Presented by David F. Khalili, LMFT
Includes 3 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs.
This event will be online only. A recording will be made available to all registrants for 3 months. For those who can't attend live, CE credit is available by watching the recording and passing a test.
This presentation delves into the unique mental health patterns affecting men, with a focus on vulnerability, anxiety, and self-reliance. Explore societal expectations and the stigma surrounding men's mental health, while learning about the biopsychosocial assessment framework. Presenter will introduce interactive elements and practical techniques, including various communication strategies and erotic mindfulness practices, aimed at reducing harm and fostering connections. The course emphasizes compassion, empathy, and accountability, offering valuable insights for improving male mental health and well-being.
Educational Goals
Reduce stigma and myths about contemporary male sexuality, increase provider confidence in discussing sexual issues with all clients, and identify own biases that may interfere with work on sexual issues.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to...
- Identify three mental health patterns observed in men, such as isolation, anxiety, and self-sabotage, and understand their implications on male sexual health.
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Outline three components of the biopsychosocial assessment framework and describe how each component influences men's mental health and well-being.
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State three techniques to improve sexual and relational functioning in men.
About the Presenter
David F Khalili is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified sexologist, and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness, a boutique couples and sex therapy center in San Francisco. He’s authored Mental Health Workbook for Men and Sex Worriers: A Mindfully Queer Guide for Men’s Anxiety to Sex and Dating to enhance men's relationships with themselves and others.
David aims to help those in the margins feel less lonely and more connected with their communities. Specializing in couples and sex therapy, David draws from his diverse background which includes peer sex education, work in adult boutiques, and a Master's degree in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University. For more information about David's practice, visit rousetherapy.com.
This is an intermediate level course.
TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs
If you miss any of the presentation, you will not be eligible for the CEUs. This course meets the qualifications of 3 continuing education credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. SCV-CAMFT is a CAMFT-approved continuing education provider (CEPA 052466).
The views expressed in presentations made at SCV-CAMFT meetings or events are those of the speaker and not, necessarily, of SCV-CAMFT. Presentations at SCV-CAMFT events do not constitute an endorsement of the vendor or speaker's views, products or services.
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