Sponsor: NH Alcohol and Drug Counselors Association
PRESENTATION: The stigma associated with sex often causes clients and providers in substance use programming to avoid the topic, but there may be an underlying disorder in need of treatment. Without this treatment, there may be a barrier to progressing in recovery. As a clinician, we often aren’t trained on the nuances of sexual dysfunction. We will review DSM-5 sexual dysfunctions and discuss the controversy surrounding sex addiction diagnosis. Another perspective for compulsive behavior: Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB) will be presented as an alternative to sex addiction. Cases of sexual dysfunction and substance use disorders will be described. We will also discuss the ways in which the DSM can invalidate sexuality.
As a result of this training participants will be able to:
- Explain the controversy around the term sex addiction and describe an alternative perspective to compulsive sexual behavior
- Identify the diagnostic features of sexual disorders and how they can present with a comorbid substance use disorder
- List potential contributing factors to sexual dysfunction
- Identify 2 examples of how the DSM can invalidate some healthy sexual styles
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:Dr. Michele Waldron owns a group practice, Sexual Health and Healing LLC. She is a Clinical Psychologist and licensed alcohol and drug counselor (MA). She is an AASECT certified sex therapist. She also has certifications in couples counseling and sex offender therapy. Her clinical practice has focused on supporting people with problem sexual behaviors and addictions for over a decade. She is passionate about helping people own their bodies and feel confident with their sexuality.
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Event Details
- Date:
- March 22, 2023
- Time:
- 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
- Location:
- remote via Zoom
- Cost:
- see registration