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Unusual Psychosexual Syndromes, Part 1: Koro, Autoerotic Asphyxia, and Necrophilia

Louis R. Franzini, PhD

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Original price was: $39.00.Current price is: $19.50.

CE Credit Hours : 3

Target Audience : Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work

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Course Abstract

Unusual Psychosexual Syndromes, Part 1: Koro, Autoerotic Asphyxia, and Necrophilia is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that presents three of the most unusual human sexual behavior disorders. Each syndrome is a relatively rare, yet extraordinarily intriguing pattern of behavior. These men and women have fashioned highly unorthodox means of gratifying their basic needs for love and attention. These syndromes are typically ignored or receive only mere mentions in most abnormal psychology textbooks. Yet, these individuals could very well appear in mental health professionals’ practices as inpatients or outpatients. They all have clear forensic implications as well. Each syndrome is presented with a full description of its typical symptoms, relevant case histories, brief theoretical descriptions from the psychodynamic and behavioral perspectives, and the recommended treatments according to the best available current knowledge.

Closeout Course #30-74 | 2014 | 35 pages | 20 posttest questionsRelated Courses: Unusual Psychosexual Syndromes, Part 2: Erotomania & Frottage Unusual Paraphilias Really Bizarre Sexual Behaviors Gender Identity and Transgenderism

Learning Objectives

Describe the psychosexual syndrome of koro and identify its major symptoms
Define the psychosexual syndrome of autoerotic asphyxia
Describe the typical autoerotic death scene
Specify at least five of the major types of necrophilia
Distinguish a pseudonecrophile from a genuine necrophile

Course Directions

This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. The course is text-based (reading) and the CE test is open-book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while reading the course document).

Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, 3 chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation.

About the Author(s)

Louis R. Franzini, PhD : Find out More

Louis R. Franzini, PhD, received his B.S. degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, his M.A. degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Toledo, and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. He then completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavior Modification at the State University of New York at Stony Brook (now Stony Brook University). Following the postdoctoral program Dr. Franzini joined the Psychology Department at San Diego State University, where he spent his entire academic career. He retired as Emeritus Professor of Psychology. His international academic experience included appointments as Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the Universite Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-le-Neuve, Belgium and Senior Fellow in the School of Accountancy and Business, Human Resource and Quality Management Division at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Dr. Franzini is licensed as a psychologist in Florida and in California.

Financial: Dr. Franzini receives royalties on his books from John Wiley & Sons, Rowman and Littlefield, Square One Publishers, Sage Publications and from Professional Development Resources on sales of his courses.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

CE Information

Counseling

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider

Professional Development Resources (PDR) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5590. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. PDR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135 - Note: New York counselors will receive 3 continuing education credits for completing this self-study course).

Marriage and Family Therapy

American Psychological Association Approved Sponsor

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1046, ACE Program); the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100 - Note: New York MFTs will receive 3 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).

Psychology

American Psychological Association Approved Sponsor

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).

Social Work

Association of Social Work Boards ACE Approved continuing education provider

Professional Development Resources, #1046, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 6/12/2022 - 6/12/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664 - Note: New York social workers will receive 3 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course). Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).

Customer Testimonials

R.S. (Psychologist)

Compliments for this objective exposition of such taboo issues.

E.P. (Psychologist)

Eye opening!

D.T. (Psychologist)

Good course!

G.C. (Psychologist)

Very informative!

J.W. (Psychologist)

I liked the use of case study with multiple viewpoints.

More Testimonials

P.H. (PY)

This course offers detailed understanding and illustrations of psychosexual syndromes. Depending on your practice you may encounter individuals experiencing elements of these conditions. Having an understanding as given in this course enables the practitioner to work more effectively with the patient.

M.Z. (PY)

Interesting. Learned things I didn't know.

R.C. (PY) PhD

Very much appreciated Dr. Franzini's dry humor.

R.A. (PY)

The course was helpful for this area of psychology.

S.E. (MHC)

Comprehensive & worth my time & energy -- great experience!

K.H. (SW)

Another well done course. Well written and entertaining. I am sorry you are discontinuing the course as it was really interesting.

J.H. (MHC)

It was fascinating, educational, and learned more than I anticipated.

D.L. (PY)

Although this course will likely never have direct utility for my practice, It was interesting to learn about a disorder that is largely ignored in graduate education.

E.L. (SLP)

I chose this course due to a lack of familiarity with those disorders. It was certainly jam-packed with facts and case studies. I think I underestimated the creepy factor I would experience in taking this class. I do think it confirmed that I would refer anyone that hints at these disorders to a specialist. It was interesting and informative, however. I may need to go watch a Hallmark movie to recover. LOL

A.M. (PY)

While one must have a strong stomach to read this information, the author did an excellent job of clearly writing and thoroughly addressing this topic.

G.P. (PY)

Thank you for a unique, informative and thought-provoking course.

F.P. (PY)

Great learning! I enjoyed it. Educational and witty. Thank you.

Thank you for a unique, informative, and thought-provoking course.

Another well done course - well written and entertaining.

Extremely thorough and well documented.