Psychologically Informed Sexual Counseling for Pelvic Health Physical Therapists
On-Demand Courses
8.0 Contact Hours
Pelvic health physical therapists are often amongst the first professionals patients consult for pelvic floor concerns, which can significantly affect sexual functioning and intimacy. While the focus of training traditionally emphasizes anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation, patients rarely present with physical symptoms alone. Their experiences are shaped by psychological, relational, and cultural factors, all of which profoundly affect outcomes in physical therapy.
This course equips pelvic health physical therapists with essential knowledge and counseling strategies to address sexual concerns using a psychologically informed, trauma-sensitive approach. Emphasis is placed on understanding emotional intimacy, sexual desire, and relational dynamics across the lifespan, while integrating sensitivity to trauma, cultural backgrounds, and religious beliefs.
Topics Covered
• Foundations of counseling and communication skills
• The PT’s role in sexual counseling and appropriate scope
• Couples’ dynamics and relational factors affecting sexual health
• Sexuality across the lifecycle, including pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and aging
• Intimacy, passion, and desire in long-term relationships
• Trauma-informed care and its impact on sexual health
• Cultural and religious considerations in patient care
• How and when to make referrals, and how to collaborate with mental health professionals
- Demonstrate foundational counseling skills and skills for providing appropriate referrals
- Recognize relational dynamics, attachment styles, and common power imbalances in counseling couples
- Identify and address the impact of sexual trauma and adverse cultural messages on sexual function and intimacy
Talli Yehuda Rosenbaum, MSc
Talli Yehuda Rosenbaum is an individual and couple therapist and is certified as a sex therapist and sex therapy supervisor by The International Association of Psychosexual Therapists (IAPST) as well as the Israeli Society for Sex Therapy (ISST). She cohosts the Intimate Judaism podcast and is co-author of the book “I am For My Beloved: A Guide to Enhanced Intimacy for Married Couples.” and co-edited the Springer textbook entitled “The Overactive Pelvic Floor.”She has authored over 40 journal articles and several book chapters on trauma and sexuality, sexual pain disorders, and sexuality and Judaism and is an associate editor of the Sexual Medicine Reviews. Talli earned a Masters in Clinical Sociology and Counseling and a certificate in Mental Health Studies from the University of North Texas in Neve Yerushalayim. She holds a bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. Before re-training as a psychotherapist, she treated patients as a physical therapist for 25 years. In addition to maintaining an active private practice, Talli is the academic advisor for Yahel: The Center for Jewish Intimacy. Talli frequently lectures both in Israel and abroad, to lay as well as professional audiences.
Disclaimer: This information is based on the clinical opinion, research, and clinical work of Talli Rosenbaum unless otherwise cited
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