Introduction; discussion of class requirements; brainstorming of project ideas; interactive exercises; discussion of “sex therapist” as an identity.
Discussion of distinctions between conventional and systemic approaches to therapy with sexual issues
Quickies: Ch. 1-2
Electronic Reader:
Sex, gender, culture: Gendered roles and expectations
Video of Flemons and Green Sex Therapy Lecture (Posted on Canvas) ·
On-line Articles:
Project Proposal Due to the Assignment Box by 11PM January 30
Desire, eroticism, betrayal: Cybersex and pornography
Quickies: Ch. 4, 7
Electronic Reader:
Palac, L. (1995). How dirty pictures changed my life. In A.M. Stan (Ed.), Debating sexual correctness (pp. 236-252). New York: Delta
Online Articles:
Longing for the Innocence of Playboy
Recommended Film Viewing: Don Jon (available on Netflix)
Gender, Culture, Marginalized and Minority Sexualities Sexual Boundaries and “Rape Culture”
Quickies: Ch. 10, 11
Electronic Reader:
Online Articles:
Theriault A. (2012) Rape Culture: What It Is and How It Works. The Good Men Project.
Guest Speakers: TBD
Quickies: Ch. 9
Electronic Reader:
Benson, K. E. (2012). Seeking support: Transgender client experiences with mental health services. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08952833.2013.755081
Online Articles:
Website for She’s not there: A life in two genders by Jennifer Boylan)
Friedman, R. A. (2015). How changeable is gender. New York Times.
Chagnot, A (2013) From Humiliation to Appreciation. New York Times.
The Politics of Sexual Identity Part 1—GLB Sexuality(Guest Panel)
Quickies: Ch. 8
Electronic Reader:
Online Articles:
Diehl, W. (2013). Yes, I really am bisexual. Deal with it. New York Times, Modern Love, April 25.
Blow, C. (2015). Sexual Attraction and Fluidity. New York Times, Sept. 7
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation: Survivors’ Voices—Guest Speaker, Dr. Charmaine Borda
Quickies: Ch. 12
O’Hanlon & Bertolino: Chs. 1-4
Electronic Reader:
Sheinberg, M. & Fraenkel, P. (2001). The relational trauma of incest. (pp. 3-50). New York, NY: Guilford.
Online Articles:
This class will be dedicated on working on your project.
Systemic/Relational Approaches to Sex Therapy Clinical Practice – Training Exercises
Quickies: Review Ch. 1 and read Ch. 3
Electronic Reader:
Flemons, D. & Green, S. (2014). Quickies: Single-Session Sex Therapy. Reprinted from: M.F. Hoyt & M. Talmon, Editors (in press, 2014). Capturing the Moment: Single-Session Therapies and WalkIn Services. Copyright Crown House Publishing Co., LLC.
Green, S. K. (2011). Power or pattern? A brief, relational approach. Family Therapy Magazine. Flemons, D. & Green, S. (2012).
Sexual Desire Discrepancies/Infidelity
Quickies: Ch. 5, 6
Electronic Reader:
Online Articles:
Zur, Ofer. Infidelity and Affairs: Facts, myths, and what works. The Zur Institute.
Review blog, particularly When Three Threatens Two
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation: Offenders' Voices (Guest Panel Discussion)
Quickies: Ch. 13
Electronic Reader:
Prior, D.W. (1996). Answering the question why. In Unspeakable acts: Why men abuse women (251- 283). New York, NY: New York University Press.
Sexual Harassment, Ethical& Professional Issues, Clinical Practice
Quickies: Ch. 14
Electronic Reader:
Rutter, P. (1989). Sex in the forbidden zone. New Age Journal, Nov/Dec. (36-40; 98-100).
Green, S. (2015). So, you’re attracted to your client? (Unpublished manuscript).
Hot Links:
Sex and Aging, Disabilities
**Project Essay due to the Assignment Box by 11 p.m. Friday, April 10
Role Play vignettes assigned for final class period**
Quickies: Ch. 15
Electronic Reader:
Online Articles:
Sexuality and People with Disabilities
In -Class Clinical Role Plays
Consultation Week—No class meeting
**Final Exams ** Must be submitted to the Assignment Box no later than 11:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20th. No late assignments will be accepted unless previously arranged with professor. Please do not wait until the last minute to post your exams in case you have trouble with the Assignment Box