Relationships, intimacy and sexuality after stroke

Tuesday 31 October 2023, 2–3 pm AEDT

Presented by Associate Professor Margaret McGrath, Rehabilitation CNC Sandra Lever and Associate Professor Emma Power

We know that difficulties with relationships, intimacy and sexuality after stroke are common and frequently not addressed by health professionals.

Designed for all health professionals working with people with stroke, this webinar will provide a framework for addressing this important topic and examples of implementation.

Register today to learn more about:

•  What is meant by sexuality
• The incidence of relationship, intimacy and sexuality difficulties after stroke
• What the clinical guidelines say on the topic
• The PLiSSIT model of sexual rehabilitation
• Starting a conversation about sexuality, intimacy and relationships with a survivor of stroke
• Resources available on relationships, intimacy and sexuality after stroke.
  
  

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About the presenters

Associate Professor Margaret McGrath leads the Discipline of Occupational Therapy at the Faculty of Medicine and Health, where she is engaged in research and teaching in the broad area of chronic disease and acquired disability.

Sandra Lever is the Clinical Nurse Consultant in Rehabilitation at Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde Hospital, and a casual academic at The University of Sydney.

Together with her multi-disciplinary colleagues, Sandra has been involved in a program of research to improve addressing of stroke survivors’ sexuality by health professionals.

Associate Professor Emma Power is an internationally recognised speech pathologist who aims to enhance the lives of people with communication disability and their supporters who have had a stroke, brain injury or dementia.

Her research and practice involves development, delivery and clinical implementation of communication partner training (CPT) programs.