Assessment and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria, Paraphilic Disorders, and Sexual Dysfunction

PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW4 REFERENCESZERO PLAGIARISMSexuality is an important part of each person’s quality of life. Research indicates that awareness of sexual identity and its importance may begin as early as age 3. However, individuals with varying diagnoses, disorders, or dysfunctions may grapple with issues related to their sexuality in their teen years, as well as into adulthood.In this Discussion, you will explore the assessment and treatment of gender dysphoria, paraphilic disorders, and sexual dysfunction.Learning ObjectivesStudents will:Analyze diagnostic criteria for gender dysphoria, paraphilic disorders and sexual dysfunctionAnalyze evidence-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatments for gender/sexual disordersCompare differential diagnostic features of gender/sexual disordersTo prepare for this Discussion:Select a gender dysphoria, paraphilic disorder, or sexual dysfunction that interests you.Review the Learning Resources.By Day 3Post:Explain the diagnostic criteria for the gender dysphoria, paraphilic disorder, or sexual dysfunction you selected.Explain the evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for the gender dysphoria, paraphilic disorder, or sexual dysfunction you selected.Support your rationale with references to the Learning Resources or other academic resource.