Family Therapy: SFTM 6332 - Introduction to Human Sexuality and Gender - Mejia

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:

Kleinplatz, P. (2001). A critique of the goals of sex therapy, or the hazards of safer sex. In Kleinplatz, P. (Ed). New directions in sex therapy: Innovations and alternatives. Philadelphia, PA: Brunner Routledge. (pp. 109-129).

Sex, gender, culture: Gendered roles and expectations

Video of Flemons and Green Sex Therapy Lecture (Posted on Canvas) ·

On-line Articles:

Meston, C. & Ahrold, T. (2007). Ethnic, gender and acculturation influences on sexual behaviors. Archives of Sexual Behavior DOI 10.1007/s10508-008-9415-0

Garcia, J., Reiber, C., Massey, S., & Merriweather,A. (2012). Sexual hookup culture: A Review. Rev Gen Psychol. 16(2): 161–176. -doi: 10.1037/a0027911

Project Proposal Due to the Assignment Box by 11PM January 30

Desire, eroticism, betrayal: Cybersex and pornography

Quickies: Ch. 4, 7

Electronic Reader:

Goldberg, P. D., Peterson, B. D., Rosen, K. H., Sara, M. L. (2008). Cybersex: The impact of a contemporary problem on the practices of marriage and family therapists. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 34(4), 469-480.

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:

Hertlein, K., & Stevenson, A. (2010). The Seven “As” Contributing to Internet-Related Intimacy Problems: A Literature Review. Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace, 4(1),article 1

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:

Califia, P. (1986). Feminism and sadomasochism. In A. Kleiner & S. Brand, (Eds.), News that stayed news (pp. 206-214). San Francisco: North Point Press.

Online Articles:

Hoff, G., & Sprott, R. A. (2009). Therapy experiences of clients with BDSM sexualities: Listening to a stigmatized sexuality. Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality, 12(9), 30.

Tegenfeldt, S. (2013). She said “no”, he heard “yes.” Prospect Journal of International Affairs at UCSD.

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

Israel, G. (2004). Supporting transgender and sex reassignment issues: Couple and family dynamics. In. J. Bigner, & J. Wetchler (Eds.) Relationship therapy with same-sex couples. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press

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:

McGeorge, C. & Carlson, T.S. (2011). Deconstructing heterosexism: Becoming an LGB affirmative heterosexual couple and family therapist. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 37(1), 14-26.

Bradford, M. (2012). Couple therapy with GLB-Straight relationships. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 8, 5-22.

Wetchler, J. (2004). A heterosexual therapist’s journey toward working with same-sex couples. In Bigner, & J. Wetchler (Eds.) Relationship therapy with same-sex couples. (pp. 137-145). Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.

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:

Stillman, S. (2016). The list: When juveniles are found guilty of sexual misconduct. The New Yorker, March 24 

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).

Relational sex therapy. In A. Rambo, C. West, A. Schooley, & T. Boyd (Eds.). Family therapy review: Contrasting contemporary models. New York, NY: Taylor and Francis.

Sexual Desire Discrepancies/Infidelity

Quickies: Ch. 5, 6

Electronic Reader:

Fife, S., Weeks, G. & Gambesia, N. (2008). Treating infidelity: An integrative approach. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, Vol. 16 No. 4, pp. 316-323 DOI: 10.1177/1066480708323205

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.

Hunter, S. V. (2006). Understanding the complexity of child sexual abuse: A review of the literature with implications for family counseling. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 14(4), 349-358.

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:

Norris, D., Gutheil, T., Strasburger, L. (2003). This couldn't happen to me: Boundary problems and sexual misconduct in the psychotherapy relationship

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:

Muzacz, Arien K; Akinsulure-Smith, Adeyinka M, (2013).  Older adults and sexuality: Implications for counseling ethnic and sexual minority clients. Journal of Mental Health Counseling 35 (1), pp. 1-14. 

Connolly, M., Breckman, R., Callahan, J., Lachs, M., Ramsey-Klawsnik, H., & Solomon, J. (2012). The sexual revolution's last frontier: How silence about sex undermines health, well-being,and safety in old age. Generations, 36(3), pp. 43-52.

Online Articles:
Sexuality and People with Disabilities

Sexuality and Disability

On Seeing a Sex Surrogate (by Mark O’Brien)

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