By Michelle Hines, University Relations
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Posted 12-18-07
GREENSBORO, NC – Counseling students at UNCG have written the book on sexual wellness. The workbook, that is.
“Doin’ It Well,” a workbook that is available online, takes a holistic approach to sex and sexuality. Seven grad students in Dr. Christine Murray’s sexuality counseling course chose the idea as their semester project. Their goal was to apply a general wellness model developed by UNCG Counseling Professor Dr. Jane Myers to sexuality counseling.
“This workbook is their unique take on that model and its application to sexual relationships,” Murray said. “Often people don’t think of how sex is related to all the other aspects of their lives.”
Students designed “Doin’ It Well” as a resource for professional counselors in Guilford, Davidson and Alamance counties, and its availability online also makes it accessible beyond that geographic area. The site also targets people who might need guidance but are too embarrassed to seek counseling.
“They wanted to make it something that could be used as an adjunct to counseling or for individuals or couples to use on their own,” Murray said.
The site will be a permanent part of the counselor education department’s web site. It includes information and questions about physical well-being, social well-being, spiritual well-being and creativity as they relate to sex.
Download “Doin’ It Well” at http://www.uncg.edu/ced/swbk.
