Cultural Sensitivity in Comprehensive Sexual History Assessment
This course: "Cultural Sensitivity in Comprehensive Sexual History Assessments" is designed to equip therapists with the skills necessary to conduct sexual history assessments with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and inclusivity. It covers understanding a client's sexuality within the context of their cultural background, worldview, relationship with their body, and the interplay between innate sexuality and learned experiences. The content emphasizes the importance of establishing rapport, using open-ended questions, mirroring client terminology, avoiding assumptions, and explaining the purpose of questions to ensure a non-judgmental and respectful dialogue. It also addresses the need for therapists to reflect on their biases and the uniqueness of each client's sexual journey.