Workshop

Sexual Function and Dysfunction

Description

NEW DATE:  FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012

This workshop presents a comprehensive, systemic method of assessing and treating common sexual problems. Four major systems are considered: the couple’s relationship; families of origin; bio-psycho-social issues of each partner; and the self of the therapist. The following topics are included but not limited to: an overview of sexual anatomy, physiology and the sexual response; normative age-related changes in sexual functioning; taking a sex history; current medical and psychological treatment modalities for sexual dysfunctions; questioning the concept of normalcy; depathologizing sexual choices; recognizing infidelity and sex addiction; increasing awareness of therapist responses to sexual material.

Faculty: Nancy Gambescia, Ph.D., has over 30 years of clinical experience in working with couples. She maintains an active private practice specializing in relationship and sex therapy in Rosemont, PA. In addition, she is the director of the post-graduate program in Sex Therapy at Council for Relationships, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Gambescia teaches and supervises psychotherapists in the area of Clinical Sexology and Couples Therapy. Dr. Gambescia is an approved supervisor and clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, and a certified sexologist and diplomate of the American Board of Sexology. Also, she belongs to The American Family Therapy Academy and The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Dr. Gambescia is a co-author of four texts, several journal articles and book chapters that focus on relationship and sexual issues. The texts include: Erectile Dysfunction; Hypoactive Sexual Desire; Treating Infidelity; and Systemic Sex Therapy.

Date: Friday, May 4, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuition: $128
CE Credits: 5