Confident communication, disclosure and language
Sexual Health Communication
Health professionals must communicate comfortably about sexual health, which can be awkward at first.
Learn practical tips, the 5 P's for assessment, the significance of rapport and empathy, and support systems for patient and practitioner managing disclosures.
Learn practical tips, the 5 P's for assessment, the significance of rapport and empathy, and support systems for patient and practitioner managing disclosures.
Self-paced webinar content, videos, peer support & more!
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this webinar you will be able to
Recognise reasons for discomfort in sexual health discussions, and workshopping ways to ease communication.
Apply techniques for initiating and navigating sexual health talks, including activities to foster open dialogue between practitioner and patient.
Apply the 5 P's to assess sexual health needs, and an additional 3 factors all assessments should use. Recognising the significance of rapport and empathy (not sympathy) & practicing communication skills for fostering trust.
Supporting Disclosure Management, implement strategies for supporting patients & coping mechanisms for professionals with disclosure of DV & sexual assault.
Recognise reasons for discomfort in sexual health discussions, and workshopping ways to ease communication.
Apply techniques for initiating and navigating sexual health talks, including activities to foster open dialogue between practitioner and patient.
Apply the 5 P's to assess sexual health needs, and an additional 3 factors all assessments should use. Recognising the significance of rapport and empathy (not sympathy) & practicing communication skills for fostering trust.
Supporting Disclosure Management, implement strategies for supporting patients & coping mechanisms for professionals with disclosure of DV & sexual assault.
Course Lessons
Meet the speaker
Dr Hayley McMahon
Hayley is a clinical psychologist who works with individuals, adolescents (ages 16 and up), couples and families. She holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Queensland. Outside of her clinical work, Hayley works in education with Psychology and Medical students, teaching the importance of open clear communication. Hayley believes that therapy can be collaborative, flexible and validating.
Esme Soan - Course Author
The WHC acknowledges the Turrbal and Jagera people of the First Nation as the Traditional Custodians of Meanjin (Brisbane). They have resided here long before us and possess valuable traditional wisdom and healthcare knowledge. Our office is situated on their lands, where we gather, work, and learn.
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