Substance Use & Out of Control Sexual Behaviors: Enhancing Therapeutic Practice
Date and Time:
Friday, November 8th, 2024: 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
LOCATION:
325 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Room 407/412
See the accommodations section for Parking information
Workshop Description:
Participants will develop a nuanced understanding of how various substances impact sexual health and therapeutic outcomes. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, therapists will acquire skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating substance use disorders within the context of sex therapy. The course includes instruction on differential diagnosis techniques and considerations of comorbidity, drawing from foundational texts such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to guide clinical decision-making.
Additionally, the course provides a comprehensive introduction to out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB), defined and explored in depth using criteria from the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). Therapists will explore effective therapeutic strategies and interventions for managing OCSB, integrating insights from Braun-Harvey and Vigorito’s work on sexual behavior disorders. Practical case studies and simulations will enhance clinical proficiency, preparing therapists to address problematic sexual behaviors while adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations such as AASECT. By the conclusion of the course, therapists will be equipped with evidence-based tools and strategies to confidently navigate these complex and interrelated issues in their clinical practice.
Course Objectives:
Explain the impact of common substances on sexual health and therapy.
Recognize out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB).
Implement evidence-based therapeutic approaches for substance use and OCSB.
Audience:
Professional Counselors
Social Workers
Marriage and Family Therapists
Psychologists
Presenters:
Rachel Berg MA, LCPC, CADC
Rachel Berg (she/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) currently finalizing her Certification in Sex Therapy. She uses a relational and strength-based model and specializes in the treatment of trauma, substance use, compulsive sexual behaviors, and relationship/attachment struggles.
Registration
• General Admission: $55.00
• Student Admission: $35.00*
• The Chicago School Faculty and Staff: $40.00*
(*Please email officeofce@thechicagoschool.edu for coupon code)
Please Note: This program is limited to 40 participants. Once the attendance maximum is met, we will begin a waiting list.
Accommodations:
Parking validation is available at the Mart Parc Wells garage at 401 N. Wells Street. Anyone that will be driving will need to have their ticket validated at the reception desk on the 4th floor.
For online participants, a Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration.
For more information contact: officeofce@thechicagoschool.edu
Continuing Education Hours:
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 5.0 CEs for Psychologists, 5.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, 5.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs, or 5.0 AASECT CEs for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.