Sexual Integrity: Helping Clients Navigate Sexuality

Description: We are innately sexual creatures. What should come naturally gets mutilated and destroyed by shame, fear, and ignorance. We crave emotional intimacy yet fear letting others know who we really are. Early in life we learn to compartmentalize our sexuality, thinking of it only as an act instead of an extension of our personality and authentic self. Repressing the authentic self becomes a barrier to personal happiness and emotional intimacy in our relationships. Myths and lies take precedence over truth. This workshop will challenge the therapist to examine their own knowledge of sexual science and find new ways to coach clients toward greater intimacy and sexual fulfillment.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-908835

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1. Clarify the definition of sexual integrity and why therapists need to be familiar with this concept.
2. Identify current and historical barriers to sexual integrity.
3. Describe the individual and relational consequences of compartmentalizing sexuality.
4. Identify evolving concepts in human sexuality.

About the Presenter:

Dr. Steven Davidson is a clinical sexologist and licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Wilton Manors, Florida. He has a doctorate of philosophy in clinical sexology and is nationally certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. His book, Sexual Integrity: Finding the Courage to be Yourself, explains his theory that we all desire and seek sexual authenticity. The Sexual Integrity Coach® is his registered trademark.