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Description
Reflecting on Clinical Presence and Public Perception
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Reading:
Sever, Z., & Vowels, L. M. (2023). Beliefs and Attitudes Held Toward Sex Therapy and Sex Therapists. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 52(6), 1729–1741.
Purpose:
This reflective assignment encourages clinicians to analyze how their professional demeanor both in-person and online affects public understanding of sex therapy. Building on Sever & Vowels’ findings that popular media, social stigma, and limited knowledge shape public attitudes, participants will consider their own visibility and representation as sex therapists.
Instructions:
After reading the article in full, respond to three or four reflective prompts (approximately 250–300 words each). Your responses should draw from the article’s findings and your own clinical perspective.
Writing Prompts:
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Perception and Representation:
How does the way you present yourself as a clinician, through your tone, appearance, language, or online presence, shape the way others perceive sex therapy as a profession? -
Digital Image and Stereotypes:
Sever & Vowels (2023) found that public attitudes toward sex therapists are often influenced by media portrayals. How might the images, captions, or topics you post on social media unintentionally reinforce or challenge common stereotypes about sex therapists? -
Stigma and Credibility:
Reflect on how societal discomfort or stigma around sexuality may influence how patients, colleagues, or the public view your role. How can your professional demeanor help reduce stigma while maintaining authenticity? -
Education and Advocacy:
Considering the article’s call for increased public education about sex therapy, what steps can you take (online or offline) to promote accurate understanding of the field without compromising clinical boundaries?
Submission Guidelines:
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Write 750–1,000 words total.
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Cite the article and any other sources in APA 7th edition format.
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Emphasis should be placed on self-awareness, professionalism, and ethical presentation.
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About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Identify personal values, beliefs, and biases that influence their approach to clinical practice and decision-making.
- Evaluate how professional presentation—both in-person and online—communicates therapeutic stance, credibility, and boundaries.
- Develop strategies to align clinical setting, modality, and clientele with one’s professional philosophy and ethical framework.
- Apply reflective and experiential tools (e.g., the River Exercise and Self-of-the-Therapist Map) to enhance self-awareness and clinical authenticity.
- Implement sustainable self-care and boundary-setting practices that support professional growth and emotional resilience.
Accreditation - These webinars offer 2 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
- The American Psychological Association approves the School of Sex Therapy to sponsor continuing education for
psychologists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The School of Sex Therapy is an approved continued education provider for the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
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