Assignment
1. Do you feel that a client with a sexual dysfunction disorder would respond to therapy differently than a person with a paraphilic disorder? What are unique issues related to treating each disorder?
2. What are some psychosocial causes of sexual dysfunction? How might sex therapy be used to treat some of these causes?
3. Discuss the special issues that a counselor needs to be aware of regarding childhood and adolescent sexual development. Why is it important to understand these issues?
4. Discuss the special issues that a counselor needs to be aware of regarding adult sexual development. Why is it important to understand these issues?
5. What are some considerations for working with elderly clients who may have cognitive memory impairment? Include at least three communication methods.
6. Explain why it is necessary as a counselor to have a working knowledge of cognitive and physical development among the elderly.
7. How do substance use disorders affect older adults? Does it affect older populations differently than younger people? Explain.
8. Write a short scenario that gives a fictional example of an ethical or legal issue you could encounter when working with an aging or vulnerable adult client. Describe what you could do to protect yourself in a situation similar to the scenario you describe.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.