Dysfunctional, Compulsive/Addictive and Paraphilic Sexuality
(CPSY 7532)

This intermediate course teaches students classical and current theories and techniques in sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction and compulsivity and paraphilias.

Basic Outline

Addressing Sexual Compulsivity

  • Assessment of Sexual Compulsivity (Sex Addictions)
  • Treatment of Sexual Compulsivity
  • Current Outcome Research

Addressing Atypical Sexuality

  • Various Forms of Atypical Sexuality
  • Assessment and Treatment of Paraphillias
  • Current Outcome Research

Addressing Sexual Dysfunction

  • DSM-IV Categories of Sexual Dysfunction
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Sexual Dysfunction
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Sexual Desire Disorders
  • Theory and Methods of Intervention in Relationship Systems Experiencing Sexual Problems
  • Current Outcome Research

Texts*
(NOTE: Texts may change. See current syllabus for the texts for your course)

  • Levine, S. B., Risen, C. B., & Althof, S. E. (2003). Handbook of clinical sexuality for mental health professionals. New York: Brunner-Routledge.
  • Maletzky, B. M. (1998). The Paraphilias: Research and Treatment. In P. E. Nathan & J. M. Gorman (Eds.), A guide to treatments that work (pp. 472-500). New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Ferree, M. C. (2001). Females and sex addiction: Myths and diagnostic implications. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, 8(3), 287-300.

Prerequisite

CPSY 6512 or approval of ISW.

Course Work

Students receive 2 credit hours of masters level education from PSI. As this is a masters/post-masters level course, in addition to attendance and reading, students are required to complete a final exam and write a 10-12 page paper for the course.

Schedule

The next time this course is currently scheduled to be taught every summer. All ISW courses are taught as weekend intensives (Friday - Sunday) at the PSI campus in Atlanta. Click button at the right for specific dates.

Professors**:

  • Dr. Douglas Rosenau
  • Dr. Michael Sytsma
  • Debra Taylor
  • Dr. James Childerston

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Other Info

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* Texts vary somewhat depending upon professor(s) for each class.

** Professors are subject to last minute change. Professors will be from the identified faculty list. Guest speakers will be recognized experts in the subject they teach on.

 
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