Sexual Associates, LLC presents SEXMeD An Intensive Educational Experience in , Counseling and Therapy for the Health Care Professional October 13th - 20th, 2015

Brazilian Court Hotel Candela Board Room 301 Australian Ave Palm Beach, FL 33480

Michael L. Krychman, MD, FACOG Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG

with special guest lecture by Richard Siegel, MS, LMHC, CST, CSST Director, Modern Institutes for Training Course Description Course Topics SexMeD is a state of the art training program devoted to sexual health, utilizing medical expertise in conjunction with the principles and practices 1. Sexually Transmitted Infections: Medical and Psychological of sex therapy and sexuality counseling. It is comprehensive and helpful, Issues both for those in the medical field, who will learn insightful limited interventions as well as psychotherapists discussing organic and medical 2. The Principles of Consultation, Collaboration and Referral in a issues during sex therapy clinical sessions. All health care professionals Medical Sex Therapy Practice including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, therapists and counselors will benefit from this innovative program. 3. Gender-Identity Issues in Sex Therapy, LGBT

The participant will receive a strong fundamental background in the 4. Treatment of Diverse Sexual Populations: , BDSM, psychological aspects of sex therapy combined with the foundations Sadomasochism, Alternative Lifestyles of biological and physiological aspects of sexual medicine. In depth discussion will reiterate the biological, physiological, hormonal, relational, 5. Interaction Between Sexuality and the Dynamics of psychological and social basis of sexual function and dysfunction. The Interpersonal and Family Relationships program directors will present an integrated treatment approach to the fundamentals of male and female , incorporating the 6. Treatment of Victims of and Domestic Violence: principle facets of medical and psychological treatment paradigms. Psycho-Sexual and Medical Treatment Methods

This is one of two courses that lead toward satisfying the requirements 7. Legal, Ethical & Forensic Issues in Sex Therapy, Discussion of of the Florida Health Department statutes governing the use of the title Sex Offender Treatment “Sex Therapist.” Additionally, all CE credits are approved by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). 8. Participants’ Case Presentations (Individual & Couples): Role Play and Discussion

Completion of this course does not guarantee certification or approval by AASECT. It is strongly recommended that the participant consult with the AASECT website (www.aasect.org) to review the criteria for certification as an AASECT Sex Therapist or Sexuality Counselor. Educational Objectives 11. Explain atypical sexual behaviors, including paraphilia and compulsive sexual behavior.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: 12. Learn theory and methods of sexuality counseling and , including several different models. 1. Recognize the major bio-psycho-social forces that shape sexual functioning. 13. Understand the theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy 2. Learn the criteria for assessment and diagnosis of psychosexual problems. disorders as described in the current edition of the DSM-5. 14. Learn the theory and method of approach to medical 3. Understand the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, including the intervention in the evaluation and treatment of psychosexual socio-cultural factors influencing sexual values and behavior, and specify disorders. ways to encourage loving relationships between partners and with in families. 15. Understand the principals of consultation, collaboration, and referral in a medical sex therapy practice. 4. Appreciate the variety of , gender identities and gender related issues, as well as the importance of ensuring basic ethics and sexual 16. Discuss techniques for evaluating clinical outcomes. rights. 17. Gain practical experience, i.e., exposure to treatment of clinical 5. Differentiate between physical and psychological causes of sexual cases through observation, demonstration, videotape presentations dysfunction. role-playing, etc.

6. Assess the impact of disease, medication and drugs on sexual 18. Present a full sex therapy case. functioning and relationships, including medical factors that influence sexuality including illness, disability, drugs, and lactation.

7. Learn the history of , as well as the latest research in sexual Case Supervision medicine. Supervision is available both during the course and upon 8. Understand sexual health issues, including safer sex practices and the completion of this course. Clinical Case Supervision will be effects of on sexuality. available from Dr. Michael Krychman or Dr. Richard Siegel.

9. Understand the psycho-sexual treatment methods for victims of The supervision will require separate scheduling and domestic violence and sexual abuse. payment and the supervisor and “supervisee” will require a separate executed contract with (and membership in) 10. Understand the immediate and deeper issues underlying sexual AASECT to be in place prior to beginning the supervision dysfunction. hours. About The Presenters

MICHAEL L. KRYCHMAN, MD. is the Executive Director ALYSSA DWECK MS MD FACOG is a board certified of the Southern California Center for Sexual Health practicing gynecologist in Westchester County, NY. She and Survivorship Medicine located in Newport Beach is an assistant clinical professor department ob/gyn at California. He is the former Co Director of The Sexual the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and Medicine and Rehabilitation Program at Memorial Sloan- consultant at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Vincent’s Kettering Cancer. Memorial Ob/Gyn Service.

He is a clinical sexologist and has completed a Masters She holds a master’s degree in human nutrition from in Public Health and . Dr Krychman Columbia University. She is a graduate of the 2012 program has a degree in Erotology, Sexual Education and Forensic and has incorporated medical sex therapy into her clinical Sexology. Dr Krychman is an AASECT Certified Sexuality practice. Counselor. He is on faculty at University of Southern California. His special interests include sexual pain disorders, loss of , chronic medical illness and its impact on female sexual function as well as breast cancer sexuality.

RICHARD M. SIEGEL, MS, LMHC, CST, CSST is a Florida-licensed , certified sex therapist, and is certified by AASECT as a sex therapist and a supervisor of sexuality practitioners. He is the Director/CEO of Modern Institutes for Sex Therapy Training.

He has a rich experiential background, including over 20 years working in sexuality education, addiction, and in private practice. He has worked enthusiastically to integrate traditional sex therapy into the emergent specialty of sexual medicine. REGISTRATION FORM Registration is limited to a first come, first serve basis. This course is for postgraduate mental health practitioners, physicians and medical healthcare professionals and consists of 60 course hours.

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Continuing Education credits provided by Modern Institutes for Sex Therapy Training, Inc. This Institute meets the Florida Statute requirements 491 (64B4.7-004) use of the title “Sex Therapist.” This course is approved for 60 CE Credits by the Board of Clinical , & , and Mental Health Counseling, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Department of Health, State of Florida. (Provider #50-11080, expires March 2017). This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 60 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. (Provider # 07-110J, expires June 30, 2017). For more information contact: Dr Michael Krychman - email: [email protected] phone: 949-764-9300 Dr Alyssa Dweck - email: [email protected] phone: 914-391-2689 www.thebraziliancourt.com

Florida Law states that LCSW/LMFT/LMHC to use the title “sex therapist” must meet specific Educational Requirements as described in FS 491.64B4-7.004. This program meets the requirements. 64134-7.004 Use of the Title “Sex Therapist.”(1) Intent. Whereas the provision of clinical, counseling, and psychotherapy services may include sex therapy, it is the intent of the Board to assure that those clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors who hold themselves out to the public as sex therapists have completed a minimum level of training in the specific area of sex therapy and the general provision of clinical, counseling and psychotherapy services. (2) Use of the Title Sex Therapist. Any licensed clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or mental health counselor who holds himself out as a sex therapist shall have completed: (a) A minimum of 120 hours of approved education which meets the continuing education requirements of Rule Chapter 64134-6, F.A.C., from twelve (12) of the following areas with a minimum of 10 hours in each area taken: 1. Sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology. 2. Developmental sexuality. 3. Gender-identity issues. 4. Socio-cultural factors in sexual values and behavior. 5. Medical factors related to sexuality and sexual functioning. 6. Interaction between sexuality and dynamics of interpersonal and family relationships. 7. Sexual offender treatment. 8. Diagnosis of sexual dysfunctions, disorders, and deviancy. 9. Treatment or sexual dysfunctions, disorders, and deviancy. 10. Legal, ethical, and forensic issues in sex therapy. 11. Sexually transmitted diseases. 12. Risk assessment with sex offenders. 13. Psychopharmacology use with sexual dysfunctions, disorders and deviancy. 14. Research on sexual dysfunctions, disorders and deviancy. 15, Sexual abuse treatment. 16. Victimology/victim therapy. 17. Group therapy in treatment of sexual dysfunctions disorders. and deviancy; and (b) As of January 1, 1997, in addition to the minimum hours in paragraph (2)(a) of this rule, the following shall apply: 1. A minimum of 40 client contact hours in the clinical practice of sex therapy during a minimum period of time of six months; 2. A minimum of 20 hours of supervision, where each supervisory session is no more than one and one-half hours in length. by a qualified supervisor as set forth in Rule 64134-7.004, F.A.C., during a minimum period of time of six months. 3. For the purpose of this section, supervision is face-to-face contact between an intern or trainee and a supervisor during which the applicant apprises the supervisor of the diagnosis and treatment of each sex therapy client, client cases are discussed, the supervisor provides the applicant with oversight and guidance in diagnosing, treating and dealing with sex therapy clients, and the supervisor evaluates the applicant’s performance.