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Introduction to Sex Therapy

Title of Event: Introduction to Sex Therapy
 
Description of Event:
The Introduction to Sex Therapy course is designed to align with the core competencies outlined by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors, and Therapists (AASECT). It covers a wide range of topics, including ethics, developmental sexuality, socio-cultural factors, sexual orientation and gender identity, intimacy skills, diversities in sexual expression, sexual anatomy and physiology, sexual health, and more. Additionally, the course delves into sex therapy training areas, such as theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, assessment and diagnosis techniques, intervention approaches for relationship systems, medical interventions, consultation principles, collaboration, and ethical decision-making. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the role of sex therapists, basics of sexuality, sexual dysfunction and functioning, gender and relationships, compulsive behaviors, and treatment options. It incorporates both theoretical knowledge and practical insights, preparing students for a career in sex therapy with a strong foundation in AASECT core competencies and sex therapy training areas.
 
Date of Event: Asynchronous - Available until March 2026
 
Location: Online Asynchronous
 
Sexuality Education (SE) Training:
SE1. Sexuality education training will include, but is not limited to: theory and methods of general education (including curriculum development, delivery and evaluation).
SE2. Theory and methods of sexuality education (including curriculum development, delivery and evaluation).
SE3. Ethical issues in sexuality education.
SE4. Theory and methods of approaches to sexuality education with specific populations (e.g., youth, older adults, couples, ethnic/ cultural/ faith-based populations, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities).
SE5. Theory and methods of different approaches to sexuality education delivery (e.g., small group work, one-on-one education, large group lectures or interaction, online delivery or use of other electronic means).
 
Sexuality Counseling (SC) Training:
SC1. Theory and methods of personal/individual counseling.
SC2. Theory and methods of sexuality counseling approaches to specific populations (e.g., youth, older adult, couples, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, ethnic/ cultural/ faith-based populations).
SC3. Theory and methods of different approaches to intervention in relationship systems.
SC4. Theory and methods of decision-making concerning sexually related medical interventions.
SC5. Ethical issues in sexuality counseling.
SC6. Theory and practice of consultation, collaboration and referral.
 
Sex Therapy (ST) Training:
ST3. Theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy problems.
ST4. Theory and method of approach to medical intervention in the evaluation and treatment of psychosexual disorders.
 
Presenter/Speaker: Dr. Cory Hrushka
 
Company/Organization Sponsor: Insight Psychological Inc.
 
Contact Name: Julia
 
 
 
AASECT Approved CEs: 2.5

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