Chemsex refers to using drugs as part of sex life. It is most common amongst gay and bi men but not exclusively. This training provides invaluable information for Psychosexual and Relationship Therapists on all aspects of Chemsex.
It includes detailed clinical elements on assessment, planning and treatment protocols.
The class content addresses key issues including:
- Understanding what Chemsex is. Understanding the underlying causes of Chemsex.
- How to make a thorough assessment with clients with Chemsex behaviours.
- How to make a Chemsex Care Plan with clients.
- Understanding the Chemsex Three-Phase Treatment protocol. Phase 1 Clinical interventions.
- Phase 2 Clinical interventions.
- Phase 3 Clinical interventions. Therapist’s skills.
About the Trainer
Silva Neves is a well respected psychosexual and relationship psychotherapist specialising in sexual trauma, betrayals and compulsive sexual behaviours and Chemsex.
Silva Neves is a COSRT accredited and UKCP Registered Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapist a Trauma Psychotherapist and an EMDR Therapist working in his Central London private practice and online. He sees individuals and couples presenting with a wide range of sex and relationship issues.
He works extensively with the LGBTQ community as well as the heterosexual population.
Silva is a COSRT Accredited Clinical Supervisor offering ongoing and ad-hoc supervision. He is a faculty member of CICS (Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology) and IOSS (International Online Sexology Supervisors). Silva is an editorial board member of the journal Sex and Relationship Therapy and a COSRT Accreditation Assessor.
Silva delivers a range of training, often contributes to articles on various sex and relationship topics, and has featured on BBC’s Sex On The Couch.
