Diagnostic methods in sexology

15 Sep 2023 10:00
The aim of the training is to familiarize participants with the basic types of diagnostic techniques used in sex therapy (sexological interviews, tests, questionnaires, models of sexual disorders, and diagnostic and therapeutic methods used in medical sexology).

Introduction

The course covers the most essential elements for sexological diagnosis in the fields of psychosexology and medical sexology. The training is intended for psychologists, psychotherapists, educators, physicians and other professionals interested in the field of sexological diagnosis.

Training description

Both psychological and sexological diagnosis are forms of practice carried out by psychologists, psychotherapists, or physicians, and are applied in research and clinical practice. Methods of psychosexual diagnosis draw on specific theories regarding the etiology of sexual disorders.​

In contrast, medical sexological diagnosis focuses on examining the influence of biological factors on the manifestation of sexual dysfunctions. It includes elements of psychiatric, endocrinological, and urological-gynecological assessment.

Main objectives

  • an introduction to the basic types of diagnostic techniques used in sex therapy

Course schedule

  1. Psychological and Sexological Diagnosis in Clinical Practice (The Importance of the Diagnostic Relationship, the Role of Supervision) - Marta Rawińska, Ph.D. in Humanities
  2. The importance of knowledge regarding the psychopathology of mental and sexual disorders - Marta Rawińska, Ph.D. in Humanities
  3. Sexological interview - Marta Rawińska, Ph.D. in Humanities
  4. Mental Disorders and Sexual Disorders - Marta Rawińska, Ph.D. in Humanities
  5. Psychosocial, Cultural, and Biological Factors Relevant to Sexual Disorders - Marta Rawińska, Ph.D. in Humanities
  6. Standard diagnostic methods used in sexology (questionnaires, tests) – Dr. Marta Rawińska, Ph.D. in Humanities
  7. Models of sexual disorders – Dr. Marta Rawińska, Ph.D. in Humanities
  8. Discussion of the possibilities and limitations of using open-ended diagnostic methods in psychosexual diagnosis (e.g., the Rorschach Inkblot Test) - Dr. Marta Rawińska, Ph.D. in Humanities
  9. Psychological and sexological diagnosis in the cognitive-behavioral approach - Dr. Marta Rawińska, Ph.D. in Humanities
  10. Dealing with resistance. Specific, difficult situations in research and how to handle them - Dr. Marta Rawińska, Ph.D. in Humanities
  11. Fundamentals of diagnosis in medical sexology - Prof. Michał Lew-Starowicz
  12. Interdisciplinary collaboration in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with sexual dysfunctions - Prof. Michał Lew-Starowicz
  13. When to “act alone” and when it is advisable to consult with other specialists. - Prof. Michał Lew-Starowicz
  14. Basic diagnostic tests (laboratory, radiological, and others) – Prof. Michał Lew-Starowicz
  15. What can be achieved through sex therapy, and when to resort to pharmacotherapy – Prof. Michał Lew-Starowicz
Prof. Michał Lew-Starowicz
psychiatrist, sexologist, psychotherapist

Training cost

online / 590 zł

Location

PTS points

The training program is accredited by the Institute of Sexology of the Polish Society for Sexology and allows participants to earn the credits required for the PTS Clinical Sexologist Certificate.

Training regulations

Organizational information

  • Date: September 15, 2023 (Friday)  10 a.m.–6 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch break
  • Price: 590 PLN (gross) 
  • Format: online 
  • Instructors: Marta Rawińska, Ph.D. in Humanities, Prof. Michał Lew-Starowicz
  • Bank transfer details: Lew-Starowicz Therapy Center, 62c Nowogrodzka St., apt. 42, 02-002 Warsaw, Tax ID 527 229 88 32 
    ACCOUNT NUMBER: 13 1020 1013 0000 0202 0277 7647
    In the payment description, please provide your last name and the note "Methods".

Training Registration

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