SHA Study Abroad in Amsterdam - 2026

Title of Event: SHA Study Abroad in Amsterdam - 2026

Description of Event:

Join Sexual Health Alliance Study Abroad Program with Dr. Justin Lehmiller as our guide in Amsterdam! This is an advanced program that includes elements of immersion, experiential and educational excursions. Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Dutch culture in order to enhance their cultural sensitivity and global perspective. All are welcome.

We’re heading back to Amsterdam for the fourth time, one of the world’s most progressive cities for sexuality education, diversity, and cultural exploration.

The Sexual Health Alliance Study Abroad: Amsterdam 2026 offers a transformative, research-based, and immersive learning experience designed for professionals and students in sexual health, therapy, education, and sexology.

Led by Dr. Justin Lehmiller, a Harvard award-winning researcher and educator, this advanced program blends academic learning, real-world excursions, and cultural immersion, all in a city known for its openness, inclusivity, and vibrant community.

Date of Event: 4/27/26-5/1/26

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

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:

ST1. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.
ST2. Techniques of sex-related assessment and diagnosis of the Psychosexual Disorders described in the current edition of the DSM.
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.
ST5. Principles of consultation, collaboration and referral.
ST6. Ethical decision-making and best practice.

Presenter/Speaker: Dr. Justin Lehmiller

Contact Name: Michelle Melville-Kashon

Contact Telephone Number: (720) 248-8618

Contact Email: shacertifications@gmail.com

Event Website: https://sexualhealthalliance.com/2026-amsterdam-study-abroad

AASECT Approved CEs: 16