The 2023 Annual Fall Forum, Sex & Anxiety will bring together several leading experts to provide their clinical and research perspectives on the interaction between sex and anxiety. This webinar will discuss sexual anxiety and interventions for the most frequently encountered sexual dysfunction in women and men. Presenters will interweave research and treatment with real-world examples, interventions, techniques, and strategies. This forum will discuss sexual anxiety in relationships as well as the ethics of integrating sexual health discussions in care.

Keynote: Anxiety Disorders and Impact on Sexual Behaviors 
Andrew Rosen, PhD, ABPP, FAACP

During this keynote presentation, Dr. Rosen will discuss the relationship between anxiety disorders and sexual dysfunction. He will explore the reasons clinicians rarely inquire about a patient’s sexual functioning when meeting with patients who present with anxiety problems. The session will review types of sexual problems that can arise in the context of various anxiety disorders. Evidence-based treatment methods will be thoroughly discussed, providing insights into effectively addressing sexual dysfunction in individuals experiencing anxiety disorders. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain insight into the interplay between anxiety disorders and their impact on sexual functioning.
2. Discuss the barriers behind clinicians' reluctance to inquire about sexual functioning in patients and tools to begin the conversation.
3. Explore evidence-based treatment methods for addressing sexual dysfunction related to anxiety disorders.
   

Sex & Anxiety: A Roundtable Discussion
Andrew Rosen, PhD, ABPP, FAACP, Chamin Ajjan, LCSW, A-CBT, CST, Larry Cohen, LICSW, A-CBT, and Debra Mollen, PhD

The panel discussion will bring together several clinical experts to discuss the ethical and intricate interaction between sex and anxiety. Through an exploration of sexual anxiety and interventions for common sexual dysfunctions in both women and men, the panelists will provide valuable insights into effective treatments and strategies. Attendees of this interactive webinar will have the opportunity to engage with the experts and will gain a better understanding of the complex problems and potential therapeutic techniques to integrate sexual health discussions into care.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the connections between anxiety and sexual dysfunction.
2. Describe how and why to adapt and apply evidence-based treatments to help clients overcome their sexual dysfunction.
3. Discuss the ethical implications and importance of ingratiating sexuality and sexual health discussions in clinical practice and training.