This course: "Cultural Sensitivity in Comprehensive Sexual History Assessments" is designed to equip therapists with the skills necessary to conduct sexual history assessments with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and inclusivity. It covers understanding a client's sexuality within the context of their cultural background, worldview, relationship with their body, and the interplay between innate sexuality and learned experiences. The content emphasizes the importance of establishing rapport, using open-ended questions, mirroring client terminology, avoiding assumptions, and explaining the purpose of questions to ensure a non-judgmental and respectful dialogue. It also addresses the need for therapists to reflect on their biases and the uniqueness of each client's sexual journey.

In This Training:

1. Develop the ability to conduct sexual history assessments with empathy, avoiding judgment and creating a comfortable dialogue. 

2. Use open-ended questions and mirror client terminology to foster understanding and respect in discussions about sexuality. 

3. Implement strategies for establishing rapport and trust before discussing sexual history, including explaining the purpose of questions. 

4. Apply culturally sensitive and appropriate methods in sexual history assessments, acknowledging the diversity of clients' backgrounds. 

5. Reflect on personal biases and sexual journeys to minimize their impact on the therapeutic relationship and improve the quality of care provided.

This course includes 3 hours of continuing education for $100. Approved for MHC, SW, and PSY, and PSI Advanced Course. CASAC  and ASWB Approved! 

Course Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Welcome and Introduction

• Overview of the course objectives and agenda

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Understanding Cultural Sensitivity in Sexual History Assessments

• Exploring the importance of empathy and cultural sensitivity in sexual history assessments
• Understanding the impact of cultural background and worldview on clients' sexuality

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM: Techniques for Culturally Sensitive Assessments

• Using open-ended questions and mirroring client terminology to foster understanding
• Strategies for establishing rapport and trust, including explaining the purpose of questions

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Applying Cultural Sensitivity in Practice

• Case studies and role-playing exercises to practice culturally sensitive sexual history assessments
• Discussion on addressing diversity and uniqueness in clients' backgrounds

12:45 PM - 1:00 PM: Q&A and Conclusion

• Addressing participant questions and providing additional resources
• Reflecting on personal biases and strategies for minimizing their impact on therapeutic relationships

*For Groups and more information, contact Dr. Nouna Jalilzadeh at CE@hhptherapy.com or  516-900-6636

Helping Hands Psychotherapy, LCSW, PC is recognized by the New York State Education Department as an approved provider of continuing education by the State Boards of Social Work for licensed social workers #SW-0567, Mental Health Practitioners for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0202, and Psychology for licensed psychologists #PSY-0074.

Helping Hands Psychotherapy, LCSW, PC, Provider #1944, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of

Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education Program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing

education credit. ACE provider approval period: [04/29/2024 - 04/29/2025].  Social workers completing this course receive [3] total credits, including [1][Social and Cultural Competence], [1] [Ethics] and [1] [Clinical] continuing education credits.