SHA Study Abroad in Paris - 2026

Title of Event: SHA Study Abroad in Paris - 2026

Description of Event:

The Sexual Health Alliance Study Abroad: Paris program blends advanced sexual health education, cultural immersion, and experiential learning in one of the world’s most influential cities for art, history, and intimacy.

Paris offers a unique lens on sexuality through art, philosophy, culture, and history. This immersive study abroad experience is designed for professionals and students in sexual health, therapy, education, coaching, and sexology who want to expand their global perspective and cultural competence. Participants will engage in:

Expert-led workshops with local

French and European educators

Thoughtful discussions on sexuality, pleasure, embodiment, and identity

Cultural exploration focused on how eroticism, nudity, and intimacy have shaped Parisian art and society

A balance of structured learning, experiential excursions, and community connection

This program is educational, immersive, and transformational — not tourism, but intentional learning through lived cultural experience.

Date of Event: 4/21/26-4/25/26

Location: Paris, France

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/paris-study-abroad

How many AASECT Approved CEs are you requesting?

16