BBS- Human Sexuality: Assessing, Educating and Intervening with Youth and Their Caretakers to Develop or Regain a Healthy Sense of Sexuality Throughout the Lifespan (2-Day)– 10 CAMFT & RN CE Credits 

Training Summary:

Promoting health and satisfying sexuality starts with attitudes and age-appropriate education. Many system-involved youth have had negative sexual experiences which may impact their sexuality throughout their lifespan. In this course learn to understand, identify and talk about sex and sexuality with youth, caregivers, family members and school staff. Topics to be covered include: anatomy and physiology, sexual identity, sexual diversity, cultural considerations, STDs, birth control, menstruation, sexual functioning, sexual dysfunctions and disorders, sexual consent, healthy relationships, sexual dysfunction and sex therapy, This course meets the pre-licensure requirements for Human Sexuality, 10 hours, for individuals applying for a license with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Measurable Objectives:

Day 1

Participants will be able to

·        Educate clients about the healthy diversity of sexuality and gender identity;

·        Define three sexual terms that they did not know before taking the class;

·        Describe the anatomy and physiology of sexual functioning;

·        List at least three elements of a healthy relationships;

·        Explain at least two aspects of healthy sexual decision making;

·        Explain how culture may teens choices around engaging in sexual activity.

 

Day 2

Participants will be able to

·        Explain five elements of sexual consent;

·        Explain how at least 8 types of birth control work and the pros and cons of each;

·        Identify the symptoms and treatment methods for at least 4 sexually transmitted infections;

·        Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy sexual functioning;

·        Perform a sexual functioning assessment;

·        Diagnose, address or refer clients who are experiencing sexual dysfunctions.

 

Educational Goals/Transfer of Learning

Day 1

·        Talk with colleagues and supervisors about what they learned and how to use the information with their clients.

·        Discuss with clients the healthy diversity of sexuality.

·        Determine which clients might benefit from psychoeducation about some aspect of their sexuality and plan when and how to approach these clients.

 

Day 2

·        Utilize assessment questions to determine if clients are experiencing sexual difficulties.

·        Assess for sexual problems that their clients might be experiencing.

·        Identify, address or refer clients who are experiencing sexual dysfunctions.

 

Trainer Bio:

Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW, is a clinical social worker who has worked in HMOs, public agencies, and private practice as both a mental-health provider and a supervisor for over thirty years. She has taught courses in diagnoses, clinical supervision, suicide, HIV, human sexuality, law and ethics, childhood psychopathology, time management, vicarious traumatization and energy psychology at universities, conferences, and mental-health agencies.  She has a private psychotherapy practice and is also the immediate past Chair of the Humanitarian Committee for the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology. 

 

IMPORTANT

You must work with dependent (foster& probation) youth in Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, San Francisco or Monterey Counties in order to attend our trainings. Trainings are free for those eligible to attend.

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Course meets the qualifications for 10 continuing education credits for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Seneca Family of Agencies is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Seneca Family of Agencies maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Provided by Seneca Family of Agencies, Provider #135057.  

We are unable to provide certificates of completion if more than 15 minutes of each course content is missed.

 

TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING THIS TRAINING, THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED: 

• You must sign IN & OUT before you leave. 

• You must fully complete SENECA CAMFT evaluations, before leaving your training, with your full name legibly written.

 

 CERTIFICATES

Completion Certificates can be obtained by emailing:

CERTIFICATES@senecacenter.org

 

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

All registered participants must cancel 48 hours in advance, if no longer

able to attend. Cancellation can be done electronically through

registration confirmation email or by calling:

Seneca Family of Agencies - Training Department at (510) 654-4004

 

Seneca Institute for Advanced Practice

8945 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605

(510) 654-4004 x2244

training@senecacenter.org

 

In accordance with California Civil Code Section 54.1 any disabled person who may require accommodations (transportation) to participate in any trainings or events, please contact the Training Department at 510-654-4004 at least 5 days in advance of the event.

Trainings provided by Seneca Family of Agencies, in partnership with Chabot-Las Positas Community College District and the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano. Monterey training provided in partnership with Hartnell College and Monterey County. Funding provided through Title IV-E.