Sexuality at Different Life Stages

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Sexuality at Different Life Stages

A Therapist Scenario based Exploration

Lindsey Giamanco/PSY/265

Axia/ University Of Phoenix

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Sexuality at Different Life Stages

As Anna's therapist, I would make sure the first thing I do, is that I personally tell he and let her know that absolutely nothing she shares with me during our counseling session may be shared with her parents, siblings, friends, or any other doctors. Patient and doctor confidentiality that applies there, between them is very important. I would let Anna know, at this stage in her life, she is probably having many different feelings as well as the pressure from your boyfriend and peers as well. I would tell her that she is experiencing new feelings due to her hormones that are beginning to flow through her system. Then, I'd explain that this is because her body is producing Estrogen. She will then learn that Estrogen is responsible for are many changes that her body is experiencing right now, such as her breasts growing larger, as well as her hips and your buttocks. Since she's experiencing the changing of her hormones, she may not be able to be capable of thinking rationally which means that she will have to try hard not to let these factors shape your perspective on making such a big decision. Lastly, I would remind Anna of the downfalls of attempting a sexual relationship at her age, or in fact, at any age. I would let her know this, so she does not feel uncomfortable. A very important part of our session would be to let her know about the use of condoms if she is going to have a sexual relationship, and that condoms do not prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

Tom has been retired for several years, Susan is more recently retired. Susan has showed a renewed interest in sexual activity. This issue is very fragile for Tom and Susan to talk about. Tom may be feeling some type of concern over whether he will be able to perform

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sexually at his age without any help from medicine. He is also worried about losing his very well deserved time. Tom is concerned about his ability to have sexual intercourse if he has any prior health problems. I would make sure that I take a chance to review the mechanics of love making for a couple their age, with a careful consideration of medical concerns, if they exist. I would also let Tom know that his response is very normal for men his age and there are things that