Sexuality Related Communication For Medical & Mental Health Professionals
Have you ever wondered if you should bring up the topic of sex and sexuality with your client/patient when they are: old, young, unwell or have a history of sexual trauma?
Have you ever worried to open a can of worms if you ask your client/patient about their sex life or sexuality?
If you answer yes to any of the above this workshop is for you. This is a reflective and process oriented workshop for practitioners from all disciplines. Regardless of your experience level or professional background, this workshop can help you reflect inward.
This is a journey of self-discovery for professionals. Packed with reflective activities, discussions and guest speakers, you are sure to learn something new about yourself or others in this journey.
Overview
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This workshop will support the participants to:
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Reflect on personal values and beliefs about sexuality, gender, sexual behaviours and identities, and how these beliefs and attitudes impact their professional practice
Explore strategies for identifying and managing unconscious bias
Develop inclusive and safe practice skills to address a range of sexuality related topics with patients/clients
Feel more confident to talk about sex and sexuality with patients/clients within the scope of your role
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Who is this course suitable for?
This training is suitable for mental health practitioners as well as medical professionals, psychologist, counsellors, social workers, sexologists, allied health practitioners, nurses, GPs, etc.
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