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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Psychosexual Integrative Practice
Module Code	NS5036
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module is designed to prepare students to work psychotherapeutically with individuals and couples presenting with psychosexual issues. The module considers the relevance of biological, cultural, historical and psychological factors in relation to adult psychosexual functioning. It draws on an integrative approach to psychosexual therapeutic practice with specific reference to humanistic, cognitive-behavioural, systemic and psychodynamic theories. Students will receive lectures and engage in seminar groups, psychosexual skills development and personal/professional awareness activities.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the relevance of biological, cultural, historical and psychological factors with respect to adult psychosexual functioning
2. Discern the most appropriate theoretical approach or integration of approaches, including humanistic, cognitive- behavioural, systemic and psychodynamic perspectives, to assist individuals and couples experiencing psychosexual concerns
3. Identify a range of psychosexual problems for male, female clients including sexual dysfunctions in client casework
4. Make referrals for medical assessments of sexual problems
5. Understand their personal and professional motivations for engaging psychosexual casework

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	18	Didactic Teaching
Directed learning	8	Application of theory to practice
Seminars	9	Topical and Reflective Discussions
Total Workload: 35

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Biopsychosocial.
The biopsychosocial approach considers the biological, cultural, historical, psychological and social contexts of sexual difficulties.

Integrative Psychotherapy.
By engaging in case conceptualisation, students will learn how to practice integrative psychotherapy with individuals and couples with psychosexual issues.

Psychosexual.
The mind/body connection in sexual functioning.

Sexuality/Orientation.
The expression of one's sexual identity and sexual preferences.

Female sexual dysfunctions.
Females experience a range of sexual dysfunctions including vaginismus, dyspareunia, anorgasmia, addictive sexual behaviours and sexual aversion.

Male sexual dysfunctions.
Men experience a range sexual dysfunctions including erectile problems, premature and retarded ejaculation, dyspareunia, addictive sexual behaviours and sexual phobias.

Personal Reflection.
Demonstrate an in-depth reflexive awareness of self in relation to others in relation to psychosexual psychotherapeutic practice.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	Written assignment 3000 words	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List