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Description
This class provides IAPST credits which are eligible for credits toward Certification as a Sex Therapist. See iapst.org/certification
Sexual dysfunction is an often-cited concern when clients are faced with taking medications. Sexual dysfunction is one of the most-distressing side effects and is the foundation of client resistance and compliance when using medications. One common concern associated with the use of SSRI is Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (Balla, Nguyen & Hellstrom, 2018). Sexual side effects are additionally associated with clients experiencing a poor quality of life and a negative attitude towards therapy, (Bella & Shamloul, 2013). This class attempts to give clinicians a better understanding of the biology of medications that impact sexual functioning, the psychological impact of taking medications, and the social stigma and mixed messaging around the use of medication, especially psychotropics. This paper will additionally give clinicians a basic understanding of the mechanisms of how medications work, commonly-prescribed medications that have sexual side effects, and the role of the clinician in recognizing problems and explaining medications to clients. This paper also explores the ethical limits of non-prescribing clinicians and how to co-ordinate care with prescribing providers. The primary medications that will be explored are SSRI, SNRI, anti-psychotics, ADHD medications, and often-used, off-label medications used in treating mental health symptoms and the sexual side effects of those medications. A brief overview of over-the-counter medications, statins and blood pressure medications, and the potential sexual side effects will be explored.
About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how sex therapists can interface with clients around sexual side effects of SSRIs.
- Identify brain anatomy and neurochemistry and pathways affected by SSRIs.
- Describe how non-prescribers can assist clients with referrals to their prescriber.
Agenda:
Define course purpose and relevance with non-prescribing clinicians.
How sex therapists can interface with clients about psychotropic medications.
Discuss neurochemistry and anatomy of brain.
How SSRIs work.
Taking a sex history.
Potential sexual side effects of SSRIs.
Helping the client communicate sexual problems with their prescriber.
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 1 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - The American Psychological Association approves the School of Sex Therapy to sponsor continuing education for
psychologists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The School of Sex Therapy is an approved continued education provider for the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an introductory level, and is beneficial for a beginner level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
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- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program