The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) is a professional organization for sexuality educators, sexuality counselors and

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History and overview

AASECT was founded by

Patricia Schiller Patricia Schiller (October 27, 1913 - June 29, 2018) was an American lawyer, clinical psychologist and sex educator. She was a professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC for 30 ...

in 1967.

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(May 19, 1976). Guide to sex therapists issued. ''The Phoenix'' AASECT publishes the peer-reviewed journals ''

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'' and the ''

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.'' They have also published a directory of sex therapists since 1976 and have initiated therapeutic options via phone and online.Feifer, Jason (June 15, 2004)
Some Clients Too Ashamed or Uncomfortable for In-Person Therapy Are Getting Treatment for Sexual Problems Via Phone and Computer.
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'' AASECT is the largest organization that certifies sexual health practitioners. AASECT offers certification of sexual health practitioners in four categories: sexuality educator, sex counselor, sex therapist ( CST) and supervisor (CST-S).

Notable people

Kristin Hodson Kristin Hodson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and prominent voice on the topic of sexual health in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints community. Hodson was born in Virginia, raised in Utah, and ...

, therapist and prominent voice on the topic of sexual health in the

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community *

, American lawyer, clinical psychologist, sex educator and founder of AASECT *

Denise Stapley Denise Marie Stapley (née McCormick; born January 1, 1971) is an American sex therapist known as the winner of '' Survivor: Philippines'', the 25th season of the reality TV competition series '' Survivor''. She also participated in the 40th seaso ...

, winner of '' Survivor: Philippines''

Awards

Book Award

* (2021) ''The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients'', Stefani Goerlich * (2020) Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You * (2019) The Art of Sex Therapy Supervision * (2018)

The Wiley Handbook for Sex Therapy ''The Wiley Handbook for Sex Therapy'' is a 2017 book edited by Zoë D. Peterson in which the authors examine the theory and practice in the psychotherapeutic treatment of sexual problems across different client populations. The book is a winner ...

* (2017) A Clinician's Guide to Systemic Sex Therapy * (2016) The Teaching Transgender Toolkit: A Facilitator's Guide to Increasing Knowledge, Decreasing Prejudice and Building Skills * (2016) A Guide to Transgender and Genger Non-Conforming Youth, Their Parents and Everyone Else * (2015)

Secrets of the Sex Masters Secrecy is the practice of hiding information from certain individuals or groups who do not have the "need to know", perhaps while sharing it with other individuals. That which is kept hidden is known as the secret. Secrecy is often controvers ...

* (2015) Mirror of Intimacy: Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence * (2014) Expanding the Practice of Sex Therapy: An Integrative Model for Exploring Desire and Intimacy * (2013) New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives, 2nd Edition * (2013)

Teaching Safer Sex Teaching is the practice implemented by a ''teacher'' aimed at transmitting skills (knowledge, know-how, and interpersonal skills) to a learner, a student, or any other audience in the context of an educational institution. Teaching is closely re ...

, 3rd edition * (2011) Enduring Desire: Your Guide to Lifelong Intimacy * (2010)

The Orgasm Answer Guide ''The Orgasm Answer Guide'' is a 2009 book by Beverly Whipple, Barry R. Komisaruk, Sara Nasserzadeh and Carlos Beyer-Flores in which the authors pose 84 questions and answers pertaining to orgasm and other aspects of human sexuality. The book is ...

Professional Standard of Excellence Award

The winners of the award are: * (2021)

Sara Nasserzadeh Sara Nasserzadeh is an Iranian-American social psychologist, relationship counselor, psychosexual therapist, public speaker and author. She is known mostly for her educational programs on BBC Persian Radio and TV on human sexuality and relations ...

* (2020)

Debby Herbenick Debby Herbenick ( )) is an American author, research scientist, sex educator, sex advice columnist, children's book author, blogger, television personality, professor, and human sexuality expert in the media. Herbenick is a professor at the Indi ...

* (2019) Laura A. Jacobs * (2018)

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* (2017)

Sallie Foley Sallie Foley is a social worker and social work academic specialising in sex therapy, sexual health and the consequences of genital surgery on children. Biography Foley is the director of the University of Michigan Sexual Health Certificate Progr ...

* (2016)

Jose Pando Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name ''Yose'', which is etymologically linked to ''Yosef'' or Joseph. The name was popular during the Mishnaic and Talmudic periods. *Jose ben Abin *Jose ben Akabya *Jose the Galilean ...

* (2013)

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* (2012) Michael A. Perelman * (2011) Sandra Cole * (2010) Mark Schoen * (2009)

David Schnarch David Morris Schnarch ( ); September 18, 1946, in New York City, New York (state), New York – October 8, 2020, in Jefferson County, Colorado, Evergreen, Colorado) was an American Couples therapy, couples, Sex therapy, sex and trauma therapist, ...

, James W. Maddock, Gorm Wagner,

Sandra Leiblum Sandra Risa Leiblum (1943–2010) was an American author, lecturer, and researcher in sexology. Biography Leiblum was born in Brooklyn, NY, earned her B.A. from Brooklyn College and graduated with a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Ill ...

, Ray Rosen,

Eli Coleman Eli Coleman is an American sexologist. He is the director of the Program in Human Sexuality at the University of Minnesota, and a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. In 2007, he was appointed the first endowed Chair ...

Beverly Whipple Beverly Whipple is Professor Emerita at Rutgers University and a professional author and sexologist. She is a co-author of the publication '' The G Spot and Other Recent Discoveries About Human Sexuality.'' Career Following a career in nursing, ...

, William Yarber,

Douglas Kirby Douglas Bernard Kirby (October 9, 1943 − December 22, 2012) was senior research scientist for ETR Associates in Scotts Valley, California, and one of the world’s leading experts on the effectiveness of school and community programs in the red ...

, William Stayton, Laird Sutton, Carey Bayer

References

External links

AASECT websiteAASECT Resources for Continuing Education
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