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Topics in Human Sexuality: Paraphilias and Paraphilic Disorders

Author: Heidi Dalzell, Psy.D.
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Course Created: 2017

Practice Level: Beginner to Intermediate

No book to buy Duration: 1 hours

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Course Summary

The DSM 5 specifically identifies eight paraphilic disorders : voyeuristic, exhibitionistic, frotteuristic, sexual masochism, sexual sadism, pedophilic, fetishistic, and transvestic disorders. This continuing education human sexuality course will provide an overview of the sexual paraphillias including their etiology, expression and treatment.

Course Format

This course contains downloadable online lessons (PDF) and a practice test. When you're ready, purchase the course by clicking the "Add To Cart" button. This will let you take the test, complete the course evaluation and receive your certificate for CE credits.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the sociocultural aspects of sexually atypical behaviors.
Describe fetishism.
Explain frotteriusm.

Course Syllabus

Introduction
Sexuality Across Cultures
The Development of Atypical Sexual Behavior
Sexual Paraphilas in DSM-5
Counseling for Sexually Atypical Behavior

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