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Sex, Gender, and the Brain:
Implications for the Practice of Psychotherapy
Full-day workshop (6 CEUs)
Saturday – October 25, 2008 – 9 AM – 4:30 PM
River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive , Fortuna , CA 95540
Lou Ann Wieand, Ph.D.
6 CEU hours
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Lou Ann Wieand, Ph.D., is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Humboldt State University . She has taught and supervised M.A. student trainees in their Marriage Family Therapy program for 26 years. She has also taught in doctoral psychology programs in San Francisco , and undergraduate psychology students as a Fulbright scholar in Macau , China . She is a Licensed Psychologist in private practice, currently in Arcata, specializing in couples therapy, sexuality, and gender identity issues. She has co-authored numerous research projects with students on sexuality, HIV prevention, and gender and cultural differences topics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This workshop presents historical views of psychotherapy's treatment of sexuality and updates additional information on the roles of brain and hormones in understanding our clients' sexual issues. Asserting that gender differences begin in the brain, we will strategize about effective and egalitarian approaches to addressing sexuality with individuals and couples with mixed and same gender partners. We will also examine the newest information on gender dysphoria and standards of care surrounding clients presenting with these symptoms. We will attempt to define what it means to be sex-positive therapists, and how to incorporate gender differences in sexuality into our intake, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Finally, we will explore the sexual transferences and countertransferences that take place in a therapy practice that is honest about sexuality.
COURSE CONTENT:
Physiology of sex, gender differences in sexuality from birth through adolescence, from adulthood to old age. Mapping the limbic system and the brain during orgasm; comparing treatment implications for different genders and for couples. Assessment of gender dysphoria, engaging a community of support for effective treatment. Acknowledging the sexual feelings of clients and therapists; setting wise and ethical limitations on behaviors.
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ATTENDANCE and CANCELLATION POLICIES
• Confirmations: Confirmation Notices are not required for admittance and will not be sent. If you wish to confirm receipt of your registration, please call Gail Narum @ (707)-442-4300. • Attendance : Attendance at all CE activities must occur in full (100%) from start to end, in order to receive CE credit. Variable or partial credit based on percentage of attendance will not be provided. In special circumstances, a 10-minute allowance may be provided at the discretion of the NCAMHP Board representative for that training. Also, you must complete and turn in a Workshop Evaluation for each session you attend in order to receive your certificate. If you do not pick up your certificate at the workshop, you will be charged $20 for a copy.
• Cancellation/Refunds: Cancellation requests must be received in writing and postmarked no later than 7 days prior to the workshop. You will receive a credit voucher for a future NCAMHP sponsored workshop for the amount of your registration fee, less a $50 per person administration fee. Mail cancellations to Gail Narum, 305 O Street , Eureka , CA 95501. No refunds will be issued without 7 days prior cancellation notice.
ABOUT CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
NCAMHP is an approved provider of Continuing Education by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS #335) and by the California Psychological Accrediting Agency (CPAAA #NOR-048). • For Further Information: Please call NCAMHP Continuing Education Coordinator Gail Narum at (707) 442-4300 for information about this course or registration.
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