HUMN 8361 disc 2 pages Provide an explanation of what positive sexuality and healthy sexual functioning mean to you, both individually and relationally, and how these attitudes reflect or differ from broader social attitudes toward sexuality. Then explain what controversies may arise because of society's different views on positive sexuality and healthy sexual functioning. In addition, share how what you have learned about sexuality across the course of this quarter has helped you to feel more competent in the area of sexual counseling and how a positive view of sexuality influences your comfort level. Lastly, include a professional development step you could take to gain further competency. The novel Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy begins with the words: `All happy families are alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.` To prepare, consider whether this quote could apply to human sexuality. In other words, consider whether healthy, positive, satisfying sexuality is the same for everyone, but unsatisfying, unfulfilling, and unhealthy sexuality is negative in its own unique way. Also consider whether you think there is some basic path to positive sexuality or whether the path may look different for each person and what societal implications are inherent in this. Lastly, from a more macro perspective, please consider what you have learned about sexuality across this quarter and how that has impacted your comfort level when working with clients experiencing issues surrounding sexuality. Lastly, what are your plans for ongoing growth in this domain? Readings Course Text: Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals Chapter 4, `Lessons from Great Lovers` Article: Bancroft, J. (2002). The medicalization of female sexual dysfunction: The need for caution. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31(5), 451455. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the ProQuest database. Article: Dundon, C. M., & Rellini, A. H. (2010). More than sexual function: Predictors of sexual satisfaction in a sample of women age 40-70. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 7(2), 896904. Article: Gillen, M. M., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Shearer, C. L. (2006). Does body image play a role in risky sexual behavior and attitudes? Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 35(2), 230243. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the SocINDEX database. Article: Sherry, A., Adelman, A., Whilde, M. r., & Quick, D. (2010). Competing selves: Negotiating the intersection of spiritual and sexual identities. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 41(2), 112119. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the PsycARTICLES database. Article: Woodward, A. J., Findlay, B. M., & Moore, S. M. (2009). Peak and mystical experiences in intimate relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 26(4), 429442. Book Excerpt: Peterson, F. L, Dobbins, J., Coleman, F., & Razzouk, J. (2007). Culturally competent sex therapy. In VandeCreek, L., Peterson, F. L., & Bley, J. W., Innovations in clinical practice: Focus on sexual health (pp. 245260). Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press. Focus on sexual health by VandeCreek, L. Copyright 2007 by Professional Resource Exchange/Press, Inc. Reprinted by permission of Professional Resource Exchange/Press, Inc., via the Copyright Clearance Center.

HUMN 8361 disc 2 pages Provide an explanation of what positive sexuality and healthy sexual functioning mean to you, both individually and relationally, and how these attitudes reflect or differ from broader social attitudes toward sexuality. Then explain what controversies may arise because of society's different views on positive sexuality and healthy sexual functioning. In addition, share how what you have learned about sexuality across the course of this quarter has helped you to feel more competent in the area of sexual counseling and how a positive view of sexuality influences your comfort level. Lastly, include a professional development step you could take to gain further competency. The novel Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy begins with the words: `All happy families are alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.` To prepare, consider whether this quote could apply to human sexuality. In other words, consider whether healthy, positive, satisfying sexuality is the same for everyone, but unsatisfying, unfulfilling, and unhealthy sexuality is negative in its own unique way. Also consider whether you think there is some basic path to positive sexuality or whether the path may look different for each person and what societal implications are inherent in this. Lastly, from a more macro perspective, please consider what you have learned about sexuality across this quarter and how that has impacted your comfort level when working with clients experiencing issues surrounding sexuality. Lastly, what are your plans for ongoing growth in this domain? Readings Course Text: Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals Chapter 4, `Lessons from Great Lovers` Article: Bancroft, J. (2002). The medicalization of female sexual dysfunction: The need for caution. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 31(5), 451455. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the ProQuest database. Article: Dundon, C. M., & Rellini, A. H. (2010). More than sexual function: Predictors of sexual satisfaction in a sample of women age 40-70. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 7(2), 896904. Article: Gillen, M. M., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Shearer, C. L. (2006). Does body image play a role in risky sexual behavior and attitudes? Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 35(2), 230243. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the SocINDEX database. Article: Sherry, A., Adelman, A., Whilde, M. r., & Quick, D. (2010). Competing selves: Negotiating the intersection of spiritual and sexual identities. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 41(2), 112119. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the PsycARTICLES database. Article: Woodward, A. J., Findlay, B. M., & Moore, S. M. (2009). Peak and mystical experiences in intimate relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 26(4), 429442. Book Excerpt: Peterson, F. L, Dobbins, J., Coleman, F., & Razzouk, J. (2007). Culturally competent sex therapy. In VandeCreek, L., Peterson, F. L., & Bley, J. W., Innovations in clinical practice: Focus on sexual health (pp. 245260). Sarasota, FL: Professional Resource Press. Focus on sexual health by VandeCreek, L. Copyright 2007 by Professional Resource Exchange/Press, Inc. Reprinted by permission of Professional Resource Exchange/Press, Inc., via the Copyright Clearance Center.