Learn how to set therapy up for success
Using the original SHIPS model, learn how to case formulate sexual health, intimacy and relationship issues to give you a clear treatment plan.
Learn skills for setting up expectations, building a collaborative relationship with clients and setting boundaries.
Suitable for:
- Psychologists
- Social workers
- Counsellors
- Nurses
- Psychiatrists
- Sex therapists
- GPs
- Students undertaking education in all of the above
Level of experience required:
- Undertaking or completed qualifications in psychology or above disciplines
- No experience with sexual therapy necessary
What is included:
- Access to online training modules - unlimited time
- Access to a 1 hour Zoom group supervision led by Dr Sarah Ashton, following completion of the course
- Certificate of completion
Length:
- 2-3 hours, plus 1 hour group supervision
- CPD hours: 4
Duration of Access:
Unlimited. Once you sign up, you can take as long as you like to complete the course
Training Curriculum
- What does orienting mean? (1:50)
- Build a collaborative understanding of the tree (2:26)
- Explain your role versus theirs (1:22)
- Make your boundaries clear and enforce them (3:12)
- Examples of subtle boundary violations (4:24)
- Talk about the therapeutic relationship (4:22)
- Discuss the inevitability of ruptures (2:41)
- Attune to their needs (1:07)
- Talk about using the session for process discussions (1:39)
- Explain how treatment works & setup expectations (5:49)
- Create a choice point (2:08)
Step-by-step practical instructions
Dr. Ashton shares her insights from practice in the field so you leave with in-depth knowledge
Group supervision with peers
Each course includes a 1-hour group supervision following the completion of the content. Facilitated by Dr. Sarah Ashton, you’ll connect with other students, explore case studies, and gain a deeper understanding of the course application.
Hi, I'm your trainer - Dr Sarah Ashton
Sarah (she/her) is the Director and Founder of the first psychology practice dedicated to sexual health treatment – SHIPS and is the Founder and Lead Training Author of Sexual Health and Intimacy Psychological Training. Sarah is a registered psychologist (AHPRA), board approved supervisor (AHPRA), member of the Society of Australian Sexologists and has worked with clients in the sexual health field for over 15 years. She is the Coordinator for the Sexual and Mental Health Primary Health Network, and a Sessional Lecturer at RMIT University. She is a published researcher in The Journal of Sex Research, Porn Studies, Feminism & Psychology, and has written articles for The Conversation and Red Magazine. Sarah has been a guest speaker on Joy FM and ABC radio. Sarah brings a warm, down-to-earth, compassionate approach to therapy and leading her practice. She loves what she does and wants to share this important area of knowledge with emerging and established practitioners.
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