Certificate in Sexual Health

For Aspiring Sexuality Professionals: Your Path to Certification Starts Here

Move From Shame to Liberation With Our Comprehensive, Holistic, and Culturally-Informed AASECT-Certified Training Program

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Live Program Starts: January 11, 2025
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* Enrollment Deadline: December 11, 2024

Empower Yourself

Gain Cultural Insight, Clinical Expertise, Community Connections, and Practical Skills With Our Certificate in Sexual Health.

Why Enroll in Our Certificate in Sexual Health Program?

Our Certificate in Sexual Health program is AASECT-certified and is designed to empower you to make a meaningful impact in your community and advance your career. Through a curriculum rooted in cultural sensitivity and practical application, you’ll gain the skills to support diverse populations effectively.
  • Build meaningful connections within a supportive network.
  • Learn from Latinx and BIPOC leaders and explore culturally-informed approaches.
  • Acquire evidence-based knowledge and therapeutic techniques that address the complexities of human sexuality.
  • Gain hands-on strategies and frameworks that will streamline your practice, increase client engagement, and improve outcomes.

 Meet our Speakers

Janet Brito, Phd, PSY, LCSW, CST-S
Founder, The Sexual Health School & Hawaii Center for Sexual and Relationship Health

Isabel Casimiro, MD
Endocrinologist and Physician-Scientist



Renée LCSW, MPA, CST-S, CSE
AASECT-certified therapist, educator, and supervisor
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Dr. Lorena Vazquez, Psy.D., MRC, CRC, CA-III, MPC, CPAS
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Anna Linde
Somatic Sex Coach


Cortina Peters, Ph.D., LMHC, LPC, CST
Licensed Clinician, Speaker, and Author

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Estefanía Simich Muñoz, PhD, NCC, LCPC, CST
Certified Sex Therapist, Supervisor, Teacher & Consultant

Jerry St Louis, CST, LICSW
Certified Sex Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Owner of Of Colors Healing, LLC

Miklos Hargitay, Psy.D., CST
Licensed Psychologist and AASECTCertified Sex Therapist


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Shawn Vee, LMSW, M.Ed
Clinical Therapist & Educator


Dr. Jose "Joey" Tapia, Jr., PhD, CRC, LPC, RPT, NCC
Assistant Professor, Licensed Professional Counselor

David Khalili, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board-Certified Sexologist

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Javier Segovia, Phd, LCSW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-S


Mystkue Woods, M.ED
Sexuality Educator



Rebecca Hartman, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Fellow in Sexual Health at Hawaii Center for Sexual and Relationship Health

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Sabrina Baldini, GCertSH
Sex Educator & Coach

Isaiah M. Moreno, PsyD, LMFT, CSAC
Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Parthasarathy Vaidya
Educator and Life Coach


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Lisa Vallin, PhD, MA

Instructor for the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department at University of Hawaii at Manoa


Jacqueline Wren
Pleasure Facilitator

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PROGRAM DETAILS
AT-A-GLANCE:

Certificate in Sexual Health

Live Courses

45 live synchronous sessions. Courses include Cybersexuality and Intimacy, BDSM/Kink: Power and Consent, Substance Use and Sexual Health

Unique Learning Paths

Programs tailored to AASECT certification requirements, offering a flexible learning experience with expert guidance and support.

On-Demand Courses

Over 100 self-paced asynchronous on-demand courses.

Course Project

Learn how to conduct a sex history assessment.

Build Community

Connect with others, share insights, collaborate, and find support in our community.

Equity Pricing Plans

We offer a range of pricing options to meet your financial needs.
Overview

Course Schedule

Saturday, January 11, 2025


  • Homeroom
  • Foundations of Sexual Health: Empowering Ethical Decision-Making through Self-Reflection
  • Redefining Body Positivity: Embracing Authenticity, Resilience, and Self-Love
  • 15 min break
  • How Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Helps with Trauma and Relationship Concerns
  • Reflecting on the Day


Sunday, January 12, 2025


  • Homeroom
  • Decolonizing Sex Therapy
  • 15 min break
  • Unraveling the Intricacies: The Intersection of Trauma and Sexual Abuse in Clinical Practice
  • 15 min break
  • Using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) to Treat Sexual Health Challenges
  • Reflecting on the Day

Saturday, January 25, 2025


  • Homeroom
  • Trauma-informed BDSM/Kink
  • 15 min break
  • Foundations of Sexual Health
  • 15 min break
  • Sexual Development Across the Lifespan: Focus on Youth Sexual Development and Intersex Conditions
  • Reflecting on the Day
  • Sunday, January 26, 2025


    • Homeroom
    • Working with Black Queer Men with Substance Use
    • 15 min break
    • Sexual Citizenship and Intersectionality in Sexuality
    • 15 min break
    • Consent and Pleasure
    • Reflecting on the Day

    Saturday, February 8, 2025


  • Homeroom
  • Foundations of Sexual Health
  • 10 min break
  • Exploring BDSM: Clinical Considerations in Sexual Health
  • 10 min break
  • Understanding the Intersection: HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health
  • 10 min break
  • Exploring Endocrinology: Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and its Impact on Sexual Health in Gender-Diverse Patients
  • Reflecting on the Day
  • Sunday, February 9, 2025


  • Homeroom
  • Culturally Responsive Treatment When Working with Black Individuals in Sex Therapy
  • 15 min break
  • EFT with Latine Community
  • 15 min break
  • Sexual Recovery
  • Reflecting on the Day
  • Saturday, February 22, 2025

  • Homeroom
  • Reviving Connection: How Reducing Burnout Boosts Sexual Health and Strengthens Relationships – Insights from Emily Nagoski
  • 10 min Break
  • Addressing Male Sexual Health: Clinical Approaches and Insights
  • 10 min Break
  • Youth and Porn Use
  • 10 min Break
  • Impact of Alcohol on Sexual Health for Both Men and Women
  • Reflecting on the Day
  • Sunday, February 23, 2025


  • Homeroom
  • Somatic Sexology
  • 15 min break
  • Foundations of Sexual Health
  • Reflecting on the Day and Closure
  • Total Credits


    • 15 CKAs (Core Knowledge Areas)
    • 30 ST/SCTs (Specialized Training in Sexuality Counseling/Therapy)

    WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?

    • Individuals pursuing AASECT certification
    • Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors
    • Marriage and Family Therapists
    • Relational and Sexuality Coaches
    • Licensed and Pre-licensed Mental Health Professionals
    • Educators, Counselors, and Graduate Students
    • Clergy Members
    • Holistic & Integrative Health Professionals (e.g., yoga instructors, massage therapists)
    • Acupuncturists and Physical Therapists
    • Anyone interested in learning about human sexuality from Latinx & BIPOC experts

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    AASECT and APA Accreditation

    The Sexual Health School (TSHS) is an AASECT-approved continuing education institutional provider (AASECT #22-021-SHS). TSHS meets the AASECT requirements to provide continuing education (CE) classes. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification; however, completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. TSHS is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists

    ABOUT THE PROGRAM

    Delivered fully online, the program includes live and self-paced sessions to meet AASECT requirements. Our faculty brings diverse expertise, with 75% of courses taught by Latinx and BIPOC professionals. Our curriculum emphasizes affirmative, sex-positive approaches and evidence-based practices like mindfulness, relational attachment, somatic therapy, and psychopharmacology.

    Committed to increasing access for Latinx and BIPOC professionals, this program supports underrepresented groups and promotes equitable representation in sexual health. We aim to foster a non-judgmental, inclusive environment grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion, empowering participants to lead with confidence and cultural sensitivity.



    The Sexual Health School
    Latinx & BIPOC Scholarship

    In an effort to expand access for Latinx and BIPOC students, The Sexual Health School extends a $300 scholarship opportunity. To apply, send a video (10 minute maximum) or write a personal statement (500 word limit) and email it to hello@thesexualhealthschool.com. In your application please share your reasons for pursuing certification in sexual health, detail how you plan to use the certification to support your community, and provide a brief explanation of your financial need for the scholarship.

    The deadline for scholarship applications is December 1, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!



    2024-2025
    LIVE COURSES SCHEDULE

    Start your on-demand courses today and join our live sessions, starting January 11, 2025.
    *In order to fulfill AASECT requirements,
    students are required to participate in 45 units of synchronous learning modules.

    Saturday, January 11, 2025
    Sunday, January 12, 2025

    7:45 AM - 2:15 PM HST
    9:45 AM - 4:15 PM PST
    11:45 AM - 6:15 PM CST
    12:45 PM - 7:15 PM EST
    7:45 AM - 2:45 PM HST
    9:45 AM - 4:45 PM PST
    11:45 AM - 6:45 PM CST
    12:45 PM - 7:45 PM EST

    Saturday, January 25, 2025
    Sunday, January 26, 2025

    Saturday, February 8, 2025
    Sunday, February 9, 2025


    7:45 AM - 2:15 PM HST
    9:45 AM - 4:15 PM PST
    11:45 AM - 6:15 PM CST
    12:45 PM - 7:15 PM EST
    7:45 AM - 2:45 PM HST
    9:45 AM - 4:45 PM PST
    11:45 AM - 6:45 PM CST
    12:45 PM - 7:45 PM EST

    Saturday, February 22, 2025
    Sunday, February 23, 2025

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    ENROLL NOW

    As part of our commitment to accessibility and community support, The Sexual Health School provides equitable pricing options, allowing individuals with limited financial resources to participate. If you're able, we invite you to select the full rate to help support others in our community, reinforcing our shared dedication to making these valuable resources accessible to everyone.

    Join at anytime with our rolling admission, and start working toward your Certificate in Sexual Health today.

    Pay it Forward Access

    Helps pay it forward - "I am financially comfortable and would like to help others have access.”

    $5,687 - Full Self-Investment
    or
    $487/month for 12 months*
    or
    $327/month for 18 months*
    or
    $267/month for 24 months*

    Includes:
    *Payment plans include interest

    General Access 

    Pays for you - “I am comfortably able to meet my basic needs.”


    $5,487 - Full Self-Investment
    or
    $467/month for 12 months*
    or
    $317/month for 18 months*
    or
    $257/month for 24 months*

    Includes:
    *Payment plans include interest

    Community Access 

    Supported by your community - “I stress about meeting my basic needs and could use some help from my community.”

    $5,287 - Full Self-Investment
    or
    $447/month for 12 months*
    or
    $307/month for 18 months*
    or
    $247 / month for 24 months*

    Includes:
    *Payment plans include interest
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