Decoding Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder: Medical Insights and Therapeutic Strategies (Live Online)

CEs/Contact Hours

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Trainer

Pebble Kranz, MD, FECSM, IF, MSCP Related Seminars and Products

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Pebble Kranz, MD, FECSM, IF, MSCP, a family physician, menopause medicine, and sexual medicine specialist, graduated from Brown University's Medical School in 2007 and completed residency with the University of Rochester Family Medicine Residency Program in 2011 with a focus on psychosocial aspects of primary care. After serving as residency faculty and a primary care doctor for the University of Rochester, Dr. Kranz pursued additional training in sexual, menopause, and gender medicine, earning fellowships from the European Committee on Sexual Medicine, the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, certification from the Menopause Society as an expert menopause medicine practitioner, as well as status as an Advanced Practitioner in Optimal Sexual Experiences Group Couples Therapy. She serves on the board of the Scientific Network on Female Sexual Health and Cancer and is a consultant to the University of Rochester’s Pluta Breast Center’s Sexual Wellness Clinic. She is founder and medical director for The Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness, providing comprehensive care for sexual, relational, and gender concerns in Western New York.  Dr. Kranz is committed to educating healthcare professionals at all levels and the community on medical care for sexual concerns.

Daniel Rosen, LCSW-R, CST, CSTS Related Seminars and Products

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Dan Rosen, LCSW-R, CST, CSTS, a clinical social worker, sex therapist, and sex therapy supervisor certified by American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), graduate from NYU’s School of Social Work in 1991. Since then, Mr. Rosen has worked in a variety of mental health facilities till transitioning fully to private practice in 2001 and then merging his practice into the Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness (RCSW) in 2017, the year it was founded by Dr. Pebble Kranz, MD. Mr. Rosen has studied extensively in the field of sex therapy and group therapy. He is an Advanced Practitioner in Optimal Sexual Experiences Group Couples Therapy and a student of Modern Analysis through the Center for Group Studies. He is on the Ethics committee for the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health and chaired the Ethics Advisory Committee for AASECT 2016-2018. Mr. Rosen serves as the Director of Behavioral Health for RCSW, providing comprehensive care for sexual, relational, and gender concerns in Western New York and supervision of the clinical team and interns. Mr. Rosen supervises candidates from across the country for certification by AASECT; he has been educating people in university and in post graduate training in the field of sex therapy since 2014.

Equipment Requirements

Required Hardware
- A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet).
- Speakers/headphones/earbuds OR access to a phone to call in to the Zoom room.

Strongly Encouraged Hardware
- Webcam or mobile device with a camera for interacting in course activities.

Internet Connection
- A stable Internet connection of 56K or greater is required. (However, please note that a 56K connection may degrade the quality of your experience.)

Any questions about these requirements or other technical questions can be directed to sw-ce@buffalo.edu.

Online Course Access

Upon successful registration of the course you will be able to access the course materials. 

How do I test my system / access the online training?

To access the program, please log into your account. Please plan to log in 10 minutes prior to the start time. Click on the Launch Webinar button next to the program title. You will enter the room with your microphone muted and your camera off. For the best experience, please leave these settings as is unless instructed otherwise. 

How do I access the course materials

To download course materials, log into your account. Under the course name click on the blue Handouts button.

For some trainings, the course handouts may not be available until the morning of the program.

Completion Requirements

No partial credit is given for partial attendance.

Live Online Completion Requirements 

In order to receive a certificate of completion for this course participants must complete the following.

Please note all requirements can be found in your UBCE21 portal. 

- Attend the entire course.  Zoom attendance is used to verify viewing requirements. Zoom can take up to 48 hours to confirm attendance. Participation in small group activities is required.

- Respond and participate in at least 75% of the poll questions. 

-  After the training, complete the evaluation by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.

The certificate of completion will be immediately generated in your account upon completion of all course requirements. Certificates may be downloaded, printed, or left in your account. 

Agenda

11:00–11:10 (10 min) Welcome, Objectives, and Framing the Session

• Brief introductions (if group size allows)
• Overview of session goals and learning objectives
• Framing: biopsychosocial lens; cultural humility; dangers of pathologizing sexuality

11:10–11:30 (20 min) | CSBD: Definitions, Controversies, and Diagnostic Framework

• Overview of ICD-11 criteria
• Ongoing debate about framing this concern in the addiction model
• Is problematic pornography use part of CSBD and/or a discrete concern?

11:30–12:10 (40 min) | Differential Diagnosis & Medical Contributions

• Medical Conditions to rule out: neurologic disorders (e.g., frontal lobe damage, Parkinson’s), Tourette’s, genital pain/dysesthesia syndromes, and others
• Impact of medications and substances

12:10–12:30 (20 min) | Mental Health Differential Diagnoses, Attachment, Emotion Dysregulation, and Moral Incongruence

• Mental Health Conditions to consider: Bipolar, OCD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
• The roles of emotion dysregulation, attachment theory, and existential concerns in CSBD
• The role of shame, religious/spiritual beliefs, and moral incongruence
• Clinical discussion: navigating values-based conflict with clients

12:30–12:45 (15 min) | When and How to Refer to Medical Providers

• Red flags that suggest medical consultation
• Collaborating with PCPs, urologists, neurologists, and sexual medicine specialists
• Framing referrals in affirming, client-centered language

12:45–1:00 (15 min) | Integrating a Holistic, Ethical, and Compassionate Approach

• Synthesizing biopsychosocial-cultural understanding
• Best practices in assessment and treatment planning
• Final reflections: Q&A, resources, takeaways

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy:

Live (In-Person, Online, and Hybrid) Trainings

The cancellation and refund policy below applies to individual courses. If you purchased multiple courses at one time they may be subject to individual processing fees. Participants can make payment or refund inquiries by contacting the Office of Continuing Education by phone 716-829-5844 or by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu. Standard business hours for the Office of Continuing Education are Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm. Any requests made outside of these days and times will default to the next business day.

Up to 3 CEs/Contact Hours

• Up to 30 days prior to the training date refund will be issued in the form of (1) a gift card in the full payment amount OR (2) a refund to the original method of payment minus a $15 processing fee 
• 29 days to 2 days prior to the training date refund will be issued in the form of (1) a gift card minus a $15 processing fee OR (2) a refund to the original method of payment minus a $25 processing fee 
• 24 hours or less prior to the training no gift cards or refunds will be issued

Cancellation of Group Purchases

• Cancellations of more than 5 staff members will incur the following additional fees: 

  • More than 30 days in advance will incur an additional 5% fee.

  • Less than 30 days but more than 15 days in advance will incur an additional 10% fee. 

  • Less than 15 days will incur an additional 20% fee. 

Gift Cards

Gift cards can be used as payment toward future trainings. Gift cards never expire.

Loyalty Reward Points

• Participants who request a refund will forfeit any Loyalty Reward Points they may have received from that purchase.
• Participants who request a refund on a purchase paid for with Loyalty Reward Points will have those rewards credited back to their account within 5 business days of the refund being processed.

Substitute Attendance

If a registered participant is unable to attend a training and would like another individual to attend in their place the Office of Continuing Education must be called or emailed at least one full business day before the training. Substitution decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Check Refund

Any refund requests for a check payment may take up to 4 weeks to process.

UB Cancelled Trainings

• If the Office of Continuing Education cancels a training, participants will be notified via email and refunds will be paid in full.
• Please be aware that if the University at Buffalo is closed trainings and workshops may still be taking place.
• Please contact the Office of Continuing Education at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or 716-829-5841 if you have any questions or concerns regarding whether or not a training is still being held.

Additional questions and support?

Please email sw-ce@buffalo.edu or call 716-829-5841.