Your response to a disclosure of sexual assault can create safety, affirmation, clarity and can minimise the long-term impacts of trauma. We've highlighted the vital information you need and condensed core principles of evidence-based early intervention to inform your response.
CPD hours: 3
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.
Practical step-by-step instructions
Dr. Ashton shares her insights from practice in the field so you leave with in-depth knowledge
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Attend group supervision at the end of your training. Meet like-minded practitioners and learn from each other.
Training Curriculum
- Therapeutic interventions (1:01)
- Integrated principles and steps for an affirming response (0:54)
- 1. Hold space for their experience (1:58)
- 2. Normalise response (3:34)
- 3. Check responses from other people (4:54)
- 4. Affirm their rights (3:37)
- 5. Identify and challenge distortions compassionately (3:05)
- 6. Provide options/practical support (2:04)
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
- Step-by-step guide for responding
- Certificate of completion
Length:Â
- 1-2 hours, plus 1 hour group supervision
- CPD hours: 3
Duration of Access:Â
Unlimited. Once you sign up, you can take as long as you like to complete the course.
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