FMSC635

Explores the physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural variables associated with sexual expression, identity, orientation, and behavior for the LGBTQ+ population in relation to mental health and clinical contexts. Attention will focus on the clinical context of sex and gender most often presented in therapy with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, families, and other varied relationship dynamics within the LGBTQ+ Community. The course explores clinician's comfort and level of knowledge, practice, and foundational understanding of sexuality and gender, own self-care systems, and how to navigate challenges and establish support. The course discusses the developmental and biological components of sexuality and gender, clinical diagnosis, and relational theoretical perspectives, desire, and pleasure modalities, relationships around family building, as well caring for the elderly.