Creating competence in sexual health
Intimacy and Desire – a 4-day clinical workshop in Finland by David Schnarch
June 3rd-6th 2012 - Jyväskylä, Finland
The four-day workshop gives you a whole new way to conduct psychotherapy based on the modern brain science. You find a tool chest of time-proven clinical interventions for sexual desire and intimacy problems
that enhance differentiation and resolve relationship issues.
If you want to train as an expert in sexology and sexual health, you’re in the right place! The Centre of Excellence in Sexual Health Promotion trains sexual counsellors, therapists and sexual health promotion experts.
Sexual well-being and sexual health are important factors in quality of life. Promoting sexual health means increasing resources, preventing problems and supporting sexual growth in all phases of life. The goal of promotion is to improve life management and functional capacity at the individual level. On the society and community level, activities focus on families, service provision and supporting and developing social institutions, such as schools and health services.
Central thematic areas in our training:
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The biological, psychological, cultural and social foundation of sexuality
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Sexual and gender identities
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Sexuality in all phases of life
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Problems related to sexuality and relationships - and their resolution
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Methods of sexual counselling and therapy
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Sexual ethics and rights
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Sexuality in our society and value issues
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Sexuality education and emotional and safety skills
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Sexual violence and maltreatment
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The impacts of change on sexuality and relationships (for example, having children, illness)
Watch our video introduction!