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Topics in Human Sexuality: Sexuality and Childhood Sexual Abuse

Author: Heidi Dalzell, Psy.D.
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Course Created: 2018

Practice Level: Intermediate

No book to buy Duration: 1 hours

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Course Summary

Childhood sexual abuse presents many therapeutic challenges. Childhood sexual abuse is a betrayal of intimacy. As such, relational problems of many types may result from past abuse. One of the primary areas in which this is seen are within sexual relationships. Childhood sexual abuse often prevents survivors from achieving satisfying sexual relationships.This continuing education human sexuality course will provide an overview of the impact of childhood sexual abuse on sexuality.

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

Identify the percentage of women who have experienced sexual abuse.
Describe myths of male victimization.
Explain the most common sexual problem among sexual abuse survivors.

Course Syllabus

Introduction
>Definition of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Incest and Teen Dating Violence
Risk Factors for Child Sexual Abuse
Effects of Trauma and Sexual Abuse
Effects of Trauma and Sexual Abuse Connected to Adult Sexuality
Sexuality Counseling

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