Alternative Sexuality: An Introduction

All about the variety in human sexual behavior.
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Course Introduction

Program Content
Sexual behaviors are quite diverse, to say the least. We might think of them on a continuum from safe to dangerous, vanilla to kinky, solo to the more the merrier. As a sexologist, you can expect to hear almost anything in your office-and you need to be prepared.
Just as psychotherapists and allied healthcare professionals learn to suspend judgement about other behaviors that might be different than what is considered normal for us (e.g., perhaps clients who co-sleep with their children), one learns to suspend judgement about sexual behaviors.
In this course, you will first learn how certain sexual behaviors came to be considered "deviant" and the modern conflict over their inclusion in the DSM.
Next, you will study three different types of sexual diversity-transvestism; BDSM (bondage, dominance, sadism, masochism); and open relationships.
Activities include watching a PowerPoint lecture; viewing videos; and reading journal and non-academic articles.

Intended Audience
This course is recommended both as an introduction to the topic as well as an update for more experienced practitioners of sex and relationship therapy.

Course Objectives
As a result of taking this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe how the diagnosis of paraphilia came to be included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
2. Compare the definition of paraphilia from the field of sexology vs. the field of psychiatry
3. Describe the phenomenon of gender non-conforming behavior expressed in forms of dress (what was known as "cross dressing).
5. Name at least three aspects of consent in a BDSM relationship
6. Describe at least three aspects of a successful polyamorous individual and/or relationship

Total CE Hours: 3
*If seeking AASECT certification, these hours may count as the following:
Area F: 5 hours
Area P: 1 hour

Fine Print
Psychologists: TBI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. TBI maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.
Registered Nurses: TBI is an approved provider of continuing education by the Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 16394.
AASECT Members: TBI is approved by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists to provide continuing education units toward certification as a Sex Therapist or Counselor, Provider #12-13-Q.
Privacy statement: We will never distribute your information to anyone.

Refund/Cancellation Policy
All requests for refund must be made in writing within 7 days of purchasing the course.

Course Author
Dr. Stephanie Buehler is a licensed psychologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and author of several books including What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know About Sex, 2nd Ed. For more information, please see below.
Program Content
Sexual behaviors are quite diverse, to say the least. We might think of them on a continuum from safe to dangerous, vanilla to kinky, solo to the more the merrier. As a sexologist, you can expect to hear almost anything in your office-and you need to be prepared.
Just as psychotherapists and allied healthcare professionals learn to suspend judgement about other behaviors that might be different than what is considered normal for us (e.g., perhaps clients who co-sleep with their children), one learns to suspend judgement about sexual behaviors.
In this course, you will first learn how certain sexual behaviors came to be considered "deviant" and the modern conflict over their inclusion in the DSM.
Next, you will study three different types of sexual diversity-transvestism; BDSM (bondage, dominance, sadism, masochism); and open relationships.
Activities include watching a PowerPoint lecture; viewing videos; and reading journal and non-academic articles.

Intended Audience
This course is recommended both as an introduction to the topic as well as an update for more experienced practitioners of sex and relationship therapy.

Course Objectives
As a result of taking this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe how the diagnosis of paraphilia came to be included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
2. Compare the definition of paraphilia from the field of sexology vs. the field of psychiatry
3. Describe the phenomenon of gender non-conforming behavior expressed in forms of dress (what was known as "cross dressing).
5. Name at least three aspects of consent in a BDSM relationship
6. Describe at least three aspects of a successful polyamorous individual and/or relationship

Total CE Hours: 3
*If seeking AASECT certification, these hours may count as the following:
Area F: 5 hours
Area P: 1 hour

Fine Print
Psychologists: TBI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. TBI maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.
Registered Nurses: TBI is an approved provider of continuing education by the Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 16394.
AASECT Members: TBI is approved by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists to provide continuing education units toward certification as a Sex Therapist or Counselor, Provider #12-13-Q.
Privacy statement: We will never distribute your information to anyone.

Refund/Cancellation Policy
All requests for refund must be made in writing within 7 days of purchasing the course.

Course Author
Dr. Stephanie Buehler is a licensed psychologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and author of several books including What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know About Sex, 2nd Ed. For more information, please see below.

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The Buehler Institute was created to provide the highest quality training in human sexuality for mental health professionals and healthcare providers. Its founder, Dr. Stephanie Buehler, is a licensed psychologist and author of a bestselling sex therapy textbook, among others. Our educational programs are designed to help people seeking AASECT certification in an effective and engaging format.

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The Buehler Institute is approved as a provider of continuing education by the following agencies. Many states licensing boards will accept CEs from these agencies for license renewal. It is, however, the responsibility of the enrollee to inquire with their state licensing board.
The Buehler Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Buehler Institute maintains responsibility for all programs and their content.
The Buehler Institute has been approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. The Buehler Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
The Buehler Institute is an institutional provider for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).
Provider #12-138-Q.
The Buehler Institute is approved as a continuing education provider for the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #CEP 16394.