Sexual Health in Rehabilitation: What Clinicians Were Never Taught
2 HR CEU Course
ABOUT THE BOOK
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TOTA approval #1952 for 2 hours
Valid 4/1/2026-4/30/2027
Interested in Virtual or In-Person Group Enrollment?
Course Description
Sexual health and intimacy are deeply tied to identity, participation, and quality of life, yet they are rarely addressed in rehabilitation settings. Many clinicians report feeling unprepared to navigate these conversations with patients recovering from illness, injury, or life transitions.
This course introduces a trauma-informed occupational therapy perspective that frames intimacy as a meaningful occupation shaped by nervous system regulation, habits, environment, and identity. Participants will gain practical strategies for addressing sexual health concerns within the scope of rehabilitation practice.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
Identify barriers that prevent clinicians from addressing sexual health and intimacy in rehabilitation settings.
Explain how trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system regulation influence intimacy and relational identity.
Describe intimacy as a meaningful occupation within the occupational therapy framework.
Apply trauma-informed communication strategies when discussing sexual health with patients.
Zesarae A. Bodie
OTD, MPH, OTR/L, CSOT
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Zesarae Bodie is an occupational therapist, assistant professor, and the founder of Intimate Health Solutions. With over 15 years of experience and certifications in Sexual Health OT and Pelvic Health in OT, she has trained hundreds of OT professionals on integrating sexual wellness into care. Her work bridges clinical expertise with practical, compassionate support for those navigating trauma recovery, physical changes, or emotional disconnection, especially when it comes to intimacy and pleasure.