Sex Therapy for Couples Experiencing Infertility

It is estimated that, in the United States, 1 in 5 people experience infertility. Couples going through infertility may come to therapy seeking support for sexual difficulties, emotional disconnection, grief, and trauma. This course is designed for mental health professionals and will cover assessment, psychoeducation, couples therapy interventions, and mindfulness-based sex therapy practices to support couples in reconnecting sexually and emotionally while experiencing infertility.

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • ✔️ Identify three areas of assessment for couples experiencing infertility

  • ✔️ Identify three mindfulness-based sex therapy interventions for couples experiencing infertility

  • ✔️ Identify three couples therapy interventions to increase emotional connection for couples experiencing infertility

  • ✔️ Identify four sexual difficulties and dysfunctions associated with infertility

📖 Course Schedule

All parts eligible for CE credit. AASECT Core Knowledge Areas: Category H - Health/medical factors that may influence sexuality: Category E - Intimacy skills; Category O - Professional communication and personal reflection skills

Module 1: Infertility Definitions, Causes, and Treatments (43 minutes)

🔉 • Audio lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides

  • Infertility Prevalence

  • Definitions of Infertility

  • Causes of Infertility

  • Sexual concerns that could impact conception

  • Fertility Treatments and Barriers to treatment

Module 2: Emotional, Sexual, and Relational Effects of Infertility (39 minutes)

🔉 • Audio lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides

  • Factors impacting relationship satisfaction

  • Emotional and psychological effects of infertility

  • Sexual and relational effects of infertility

Module 3: Assessment and Interventions (74 minutes)

🔉 • Audio lecture with accompanying PowerPoint slides

  • Assessment

  • Couples Therapy Interventions and Approaches

  • Mindfulness-Based Sex Therapy Interventions

After completion of this course:

  • ✏️ Complete a comprehensive quiz

  • 📝 Take the course evaluation

  • 🏆 Receive your certificate of completion

2.5 CE Credits

$89

Giulietta Madrigal-Pingol, MA, LMFT #94539, CST, is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSW’s, and LPCCs (CEPA #110840). Giulietta Madrigal-Pingol maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course completion certificates will be made available to the registered attendee within two business days of successfully completing the course. Refunds, grievances, and special requirements: Refunds may be considered for participants who are unable to complete the online course due to technical incompatibilities. For grievances, please contact Giulietta at info@sextherapycourses.com and she will respond to inquiries within three business days. Giulietta will clarify the complains and collaborate with you until a desired resolution is reached. For questions, disability requirements, and other issues, please contact Giulietta at info@sextherapycourses.com.

Giulietta Madrigal-Pingol, MA, LMFT, CST is approved by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) to provide Continuing Education credits toward certification as a Sex Therapist or Counselor (AASECT #23-1212-SKGMP). This program meets the educational requirements of AASECT and is approved for CE Credit as indicated above. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information, visit www.AASECT.org.