What new information did you learn that will influence the way in which you conceptualize, plan and intervene?
Gender and Sex
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In advancing the goal of becoming competent and reflective counselors, it is important to examine the areas that are often pathologized. In sexuality, sexual health, and in the understanding of terminology like natal sex, gender, gender expression, etc., it is common for there to be significant misinformation and stigma. As counselors, we are also tasked with fostering healthy relationships, which often involve some sort of sexual contact.
As you read through the materials for this week, consider what areas are new for you, including concepts around pleasure, sexual health, sex therapy, common sexual disorders and their prevalence, and other developmental life stages that can impact sex and sexuality .
What messages have you received around sex, sexuality, and gender that may raise challenges for you in working with students or clients?
What new information did you learn that will influence the way in which you conceptualize, plan and intervene?
