Sexuality & Disabilities
The Sexuality & Disabilities Therapy Training Certification for therapsist will be taught through the lenses of disability rights and disability justice, orienting students to the broad range of sexuality-related challenges that can occur for people with disabilities across the lifespan.
The Sexuality and Disabilities Therapy Training Certification empowers mental health professionals to provide informed, affirming care for individuals navigating issues related to sexuality and disability. This specialized program covers key areas such as inclusive communication, adaptive therapeutic techniques, and the unique challenges faced by clients with disabilities in their sexual lives. Led by experts in disability and sexuality counseling, this training equips practitioners with the essential skills to address topics of intimacy, relationships, and self-expression, creating a safe, supportive space for clients. Join the program to expand your practice and make a positive impact in this essential area of therapy.
61 million Americans and approximately one billion people worldwide live with some form of disability that limits one or more major life activities. Despite civil rights successes such as The Americans with Disabilities Act, people with disabilities continue to be discriminated against in both public and private life. This comprehensive certification program will enable sexuality educators, counselors, and therapists to work with clients as they confront discrimination and accessibility challenges with respect to sexual/gender identity, intimacy, and sexual expression.
The program will be taught through the lenses of disability rights and disability justice, orienting students to the broad range of sexuality-related challenges that can occur for people with disabilities across the lifespan. Specific topics discussed include sexual ableism and its intersection with disability movements, how various disabilities affect the physiology of sexual functioning, sexual communication barriers and their impact on sexual consent, and ethical concerns in working with disabled clients across the lifespan. The program is meant for both seasoned practitioners seeking more disability-focused training and early career sexuality practitioners seeking specialization in disability-focused care.
All classes may be attended in person, via live webinar or a combination of both.
CE credit hours for each class or workshop are approved for NBCC, AASECT, and Florida Boards.
Certifications do not qualify for NBCC credits
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