LIVE: Introduction to Sexuality in the Helping Professions
August 13, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific
August 13, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Pacific
1 Hour | 1 CE
Live Event via Zoom
Please join Megan Speciale, PhD as she presents a live virtual professional training program on An Introduction to Sexuality in the Helping Professions. This free program is part of Palo Alto University's At the Forefront of Psychology & Counseling series, in which PAU experts tackle pressing and emerging issues.
This introductory event explores key sexuality concepts and their relevance across helping professions like counseling, social work, and healthcare. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge to sensitively address sexuality-related client needs, navigate ethical and cultural considerations, and advance their professional development in this crucial domain.
Outline:
- Introduction to Human Sexuality (15 mins) - Key terminology and concepts - Biological, psychological, and social factors
- Sexuality in Helping Professions (20 mins) - Common client concerns and issues - Case study/examples from different professions - Strategies for sensitive and professional approaches
- Ethics and Culture (15 mins) - Ethical and cultural guidelines and considerations
- Q&A (10 mins)
Intended Audience
This live program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.
Experience Level
This live program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
APA, ASWB, CPA, NBCC: Click here for state and other regional board approvals.
Presented By
Megan Speciale, PhD
Dr. Megan Speciale is an Associate Professor in the Counseling Department at Palo Alto University, where she serves as course lead coordinator for Sexual Issues in Counseling and Counseling Womxn, a course examining intersectional issues in women's mental health. Her research and scholarship focuses...
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe key concepts related to human sexuality and explain their relevance in various helping professions (e.g., counseling, social work, education, healthcare)
Describe common issues and concerns related to sexuality that clients/patients may face, and discuss strategies for addressing these issues with sensitivity and professionalism
Describe ethical and cultural considerations when addressing sexuality-related topics in helping relationships
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Cancellation Policy
This live program is free of charge. You can cancel your registration via Zoom at any time.
Event Conduct
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CE Sponsorship Information
Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.