SEX402 Sexological Councelling 1
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Silje-Håvard Bolstad
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master's programme in Psychosocial health
- Sexology, Interdisciplinary Continuing Education, Part-time
Teaching language
This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.Prerequisites
SEX404 Basic Sexology 1
Recommended prerequisites
SEX401 Basic Sexology 2
Course contents
The course focuses on the first six (of twelve) topics in sexological counselling:
SEXOLOGICAL APPROACH:
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Trans-cultural sexology
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Communication
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Counselling methods
Topic one: Versatility. Bio-psycho-social knowledge and understanding of sexual problems.
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George Engel's bio-psycho-social model
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System-theoretical models
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Co-operational models
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Comprehension of the profession
Topic two: The professional meeting with the client
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What is the definition of a professional attitude?
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Ethics
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Understanding interpersonal boundaries
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When is the right time to confront clients with sexual problems?
Topic three: Counselling methodology. Cases and evaluation.
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Counselling methods
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Role play
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Presentations and discussions of cases
GENERAL SEXUALITY
Topic four: Sexual dysfunctions and sexual problems
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Women´s sexual dysfunctions
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Men´s sexual dysfunctions
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Sexological methods of treatment
Topic five: Sexuality in critical phases of life
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Sexuality in childhood
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Puberty
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Pregnancy, birth, and the newborn period
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Abortion and stillborn children
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Divorce and loss of partner
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Menopause
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Establishing partnerships
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Marriage
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Economical problems
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Unemployment
Topic six: Body experience, sensuality, eroticism and love
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Psychomotor physiotherapy
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Body therapy
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Body exercise
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Training the senses
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Erotic culture
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Psychology and sociology of love
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student:
Knowledge
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have knowledge about various counselling methods, and through role play have learnt how to give counselling in various work situations
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have knowledge about the most usual sexual dysfunctions and their treatment
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have knowledge about variant sexuality and the need of councelling
Skills
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have learnt that sexuality can be understood from different points of view, and know other groups of professionals who might be necessary to cooperate with.
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will be observant regarding sexual problems in various work situations
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will approach sexual problems by using sexual-therapeutic methods and techniques
General competence
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have learnt to obtain adequate professional knowledge about clients´ sexual problems
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have an understanding of how social factors may influence sexuality in both positive and negative sense
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have learnt to respond to the different situations which people may encounter in their sexual life and have developed an understanding of the role of sexuality in different contexts
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learnt how to use sexual therapy
Examination requirements
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Approved participation in compulsory group tutorials.
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Attendance requirements must be met.
See course brochure for details.
Teaching methods
Please refer to the programme description.
Estimated workload is 405 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
Project work in groups with a following presentation at a seminar. Please see guidelines. The project will be assessed as pass/fail after the presentation. Please see guidelines in the course brochure.