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Sexuality Counseling
The Sexuality Counseling track is primarily for healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Professionals are able to provide counseling related to questions about sexual functioning, health, problems as well as provide solid up-to-date information. Participants report that after completing the program, they see a strong increase in referrals of patients with sexual difficulties. Some report that they have a greatly expanded role in sexual counseling in their clinics or agencies. One full year of post-graduate work is required. Throughout the program you will:
- attend 11 classes
- have the opportunity to earn 165 AASECT CE contact hours, 165 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, and social workers may receive 165 CE contact hours
Application & Fees
Sexuality counselor - $5990
The 2022 cohort is full and we are no longer accepting applications. If you are interested in being notified when the application opens for the 2023 cohort, please request to join our mailing list. Thank you!
Track Information
Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR)
- Process-oriented seminar using lecture, media, experiential methods, activities, and small group discussions
- Explores attitudes, values, feelings, and beliefs about sexuality and how these impact their professional interactions.
Core Sexual Health Education (CSHE)
CSHE 1 - Introduction to Sexual Health—Cultural and Biological Underpinnings
- Sex and Sexuality
- The foundations of Sexuality in History, Culture, and Religion
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Sexuality across the Lifespan
CSHE 2 - Medical and Developmental Aspects of Sexual Health—A Biopsychosocial Perspective across the Lifespan
- Menstruation, Conception, Pregnancy/Pregnancy Options, Birth, Menopause
- Sexually Transmitted Infections & Safer Sex Practices
- Conditions impacting sexual and reproductive function for men and women - substance abuse, injury/disability, chronic illness, and medication for illness
CSHE 3 - Sexual Health Problems
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexual Variations and Disorders
- Criminal Sexual Behavior
- Trauma
- Pornography
- Sexual Addiction/Compulsivity
- Sexual Harassment
CSHE 4 - Intimacy and Sexuality in Couples Relationships
- Patterns - "Hooking Up" to "Getting Hitched"
- Same Sex Relationships
- Alternative Lifestyles
- Love and Attraction
- Intimacy
- Common Sexual Challenges in Relationships
- Couples Therapy for Sexual Challenges
CSHE 5 - The Discipline of Sexology
- History of Sexual Research
- Landmark Studies
- Application of Psychological Theories to Sexual Issues
- History of Sexual Education in North America
- Emergence of Sex Therapy as a Specialization
- Professional Organizations
CSHE 6 - Gender and Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity and Roles
- Sexual Orientation
Advanced Training In Sexuality Counseling And Therapy (ATSCT)
ATSCT 1 - Techniques of Sex-Related Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of the Psychosexual Disorders in the Current DSM V
- Application of models in different settings
- Principles of interdisciplinary consultation, collaboration, and referral
- Ethics in the provision of counseling and therapy in sexual health
- Sexual health interviewing and taking a sexual history in different settings
- Assessment and brief treatment strategies following Psychosexual Disorders in the DSM V
ATSCT 2 - Theory and Methods of Sex-Related Counseling and Psychotherapy - Couple and Individual Approaches
- Theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy problems, integration of sexuality counseling/sex therapy and couples therapy
- Sex therapy/sexuality counseling and desire phase problems, sexual aversion, disorders of sexual development, and trauma-related sexual difficulties
- Treatment of compulsive sexual behavior and atypical sexual behavior
ATSCT 3 - Theory and method of assessment and treatment of psychosexual disorders related to chronic illness
- Sexual counseling and sex therapy with medically related sexual problems - techniques and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Treating sexual health problems in the presence of chronic illness and lifespan challenges
ATSC 4 - Advanced sexuality counselor techniques
- Theory and methods of approach to sexuality counseling in a variety of clinical settings
- Specific techniques tailored to brief office practice in both ongoing and intermittent counseling situations
Cohort 2021-2022 Calendar
| Dates | Events | Time | Location | Name | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Friday, April 16, 2021 |
Orientation |
1:00pm to 3:30pm |
Online |
Orientation |
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Friday, April 16, 2021 |
Plenary |
4:00pm to 5:30pm |
Online |
Annual Plenary |
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Saturday, April 17, 2021 |
SAR |
9:00am to 3:30pm |
Online |
Sexual Attitude Reassessment |
Valerie Wood and Renée Burwell |
|
Sunday, April 18, 2021 |
SAR |
9:00am to 3:30pm |
Online |
Sexual Attitude Reassessment |
Valerie Wood and Renée Burwell |
|
Monday, April 19, 2021 |
CSHE6 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Gender and Sexual Orientation |
Eli Green and Thomas Wood |
|
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 |
CSHE6 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Gender and Sexual Orientation |
Eli Green and Thomas Wood |
|
Saturday, May 22, 2021 |
CSHE1 |
8:00am to 5:30pm |
Online |
Introduction to Sexual Health -Cultural and Biological Underpinnings |
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Sunday, May 23, 2021 |
CSHE1 |
8:00am to 4:30pm |
Online |
Introduction to Sexual Health -Cultural and Biological Underpinnings |
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Saturday, June 26, 2021 |
CSHE2 |
8:00am to 5:30pm |
Online |
Medical and Developmental Aspects of Sexual Health - A Biopsychosocial Perspective |
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Sunday, June 27, 2021 |
CSHE2 |
8:00am to 4:30pm |
Online |
Medical and Developmental Aspects of Sexual Health - A Biopsychosocial Perspective |
|
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Saturday, September 18, 2021 |
CSHE3 |
8:00am to 5:30pm |
Online |
Sexual Health Problems |
|
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Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
CSHE3 |
8:00am to 4:30pm |
Online |
Sexual Health Problems |
|
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Saturday, October 23, 2021 |
ATSCT1 |
8:00am to 5:30pm |
Online |
Techniques of Sex-Related Assessment, Dx, and Tx of Psychosexual Disorders |
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Sunday, October 24, 2021 |
ATSCT1 |
8:00am to 4:30pm |
Online |
Techniques of Sex-Related Assessment, Dx, and Tx of Psychosexual Disorders |
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Saturday, December 11, 2021 |
ATSCT2 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Theory and Methods of Sex-Related Counseling and Psychotherapy - CounselingTrack |
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Sunday, December 12, 2021 |
ATSCT2 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Theory and Methods of Sex-Related Counseling and Psychotherapy - CounselingTrack |
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Saturday, January 22, 2022 |
CSHE4 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Intimacy and Sexuality in Couples Relationships |
|
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Sunday, January 23, 2022 |
CSHE4 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Intimacy and Sexuality in Couples Relationships |
|
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Saturday, February 12, 2022 |
CSHE5 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
The Discipline of Sexology |
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Sunday, February 12, 2022 - Sunday, March 12, 2022 |
CSHE5 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
The Discipline of Sexology |
Self Paced |
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Saturday, March 19, 2022 |
ATSCT3 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Theory/Method of Assessment and Tx of Psychosexual D/O Related to Chronic Illness |
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Sunday, March 20, 2022 |
ATSCT3 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Theory/Method of Assessment and Tx of Psychosexual D/O Related to Chronic Illness |
|
|
Monday, March 21, 2022 |
ATSC4 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Advanced Sexuality Counselor Techniques |
|
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022 |
ATSC4 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Advanced Sexuality Counselor Techniques |
Cohort 2022-2023 Calendar
| Dates | Events | Time | Location | Name | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Friday, April 8, 2022 |
Orientation |
1:00pm to 3:30pm |
Online |
Orientation |
|
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Friday, April 8, 2022 |
Plenary |
4:00pm to 5:00pm |
Online |
Annual Plenary |
|
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Saturday, April 9, 2022 |
SAR |
9:00am to 3:30pm |
Online |
Sexual Attitude Reassessment |
|
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Sunday, April 10, 2022 |
SAR |
9:00am to 3:30pm |
Online |
Sexual Attitude Reassessment |
|
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Monday, April 11, 2022 |
CSHE6 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Gender and Sexual Orientation |
Eli Green and Thomas Wood |
|
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 |
CSHE6 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Gender and Sexual Orientation |
Eli Green and Thomas Wood |
|
Saturday, May 21, 2022 |
CSHE1 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Introduction to Sexual Health -Cultural and Biological Underpinnings |
|
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Sunday, May 22, 2022 |
CSHE1 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Introduction to Sexual Health -Cultural and Biological Underpinnings |
|
|
Saturday, June 25, 2022 |
CSHE2 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Medical and Developmental Aspects of Sexual Health - A Biopsychosocial Perspective |
|
|
Sunday, June 26, 2022 |
CSHE2 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Medical and Developmental Aspects of Sexual Health - A Biopsychosocial Perspective |
|
|
Saturday, September 24, 2022 |
CSHE3 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Sexual Health Problems |
|
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Sunday, September 25, 2022 |
CSHE3 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Sexual Health Problems |
|
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Saturday, October 22, 2022 |
ATSCT1 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Techniques of Sex-Related Assessment, Dx, and Tx of Psychosexual Disorders |
|
|
Sunday, October 23, 2022 |
ATSCT1 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Techniques of Sex-Related Assessment, Dx, and Tx of Psychosexual Disorders |
|
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Saturday, December 10, 2022 |
ATSC2 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Theory and Methods of Sex-Related Counseling and Psychotherapy - CounselingTrack |
|
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Sunday, December 11, 2022 |
ATSC2 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Theory and Methods of Sex-Related Counseling and Psychotherapy - CounselingTrack |
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Saturday, January 21, 2023 |
CSHE4 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Intimacy and Sexuality in Couples Relationships |
|
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Sunday, January 22, 2023 |
CSHE4 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Intimacy and Sexuality in Couples Relationships |
|
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Monday, January 23, 2024 - Friday, Fabruary 24, 2023 |
CSHE5 |
|
Asynchronous Online |
The Discipline of Sexology |
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Saturday, March 11, 2023 |
ATSCT3 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Theory/Method of Assessment and Tx of Psychosexual D/O Related to Chronic Illness |
|
|
Sunday, March 12, 2023 |
ATSCT3 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Theory/Method of Assessment and Tx of Psychosexual D/O Related to Chronic Illness |
|
|
Monday, March 13, 2023 |
ATSC4 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Advanced Sexuality Counselor Techniques |
|
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Tuesday, March 14, 2022 |
ATSC4 |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Online |
Advanced Sexuality Counselor Techniques |
Contact Information
Office of Continuing Education
1080 South University
Room 3652
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
Phone: (734) 763-5723
Email: ssw.conted@umich.edu