American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists

The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) is a professional organization for sexuality educators, sexuality counselors and sex therapists. Given that more than half of the population of adults face sexual dysfunction at some stage of their life, Certified Sexual Therapists or CSTs approach the matter directly, using a bio/psycho/social approach that includes behavior-based solutions. Prospective educators, counselors and therapists are trained in interventions methods specially designed to target sexual issues.[1]

History and overview

AASECT was founded by Patricia Schiller in 1967.[2] AASECT publishes the peer-reviewed journals American Journal of Sexuality Education and the Journal of Sex Education and Therapy. They have also published a directory of sex therapists since 1976 and have initiated therapeutic options via phone and online.[3] AASECT is the premier organization that certifies sexual health practitioners. [4] AASECT offers certification of sexual health practitioners in four categories: sexuality educator, sex counselor, sex therapist (CST) and supervisor (CST-S). [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Sex Therapy". Institute for Personal Growth.
  2. ↑ Associated Press (May 19, 1976). Guide to sex therapists issued. The Phoenix
  3. ↑ 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. Washington Post
  4. ↑ | Mayo Clinic
  5. ↑ | AASECT Certification

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