American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists explained

AASECT
Formation:1967
Full Name:American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
Headquarters:Chicago, Illinois
Location Country:United States
Leader Title:Founder
Leader Name:Patricia Schiller, JD, MA
Leader Title2:Current President
Leader Name2:Rosalyn Dischiavo, EdD, MA, CSE, CSES
Website:www.aasect.org

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

History and overview

AASECT ([1]) 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 largest 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]

Notable people

Awards

General Audience Book Award

Sexuality Book Award

Book Award for Sexuality Professionals

Book Award for Children Under 18 Years Old

Professional Standard of Excellence Award

The winners of the award are:

Controversies

In response to the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, Jewish members of the American issued an open letter to express frustration at the organization’s lack of response, contrasting it with previous statements on other social justice issues. The appointment of an anti-Zionist DEI board member in 2024 further fueled their discontent.[6] [7] . Jewish members felt their concerns were dismissed or censored, leading to accusations of antisemitism[8] and a mass resignation of Jewish and Israeli members.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AASECT 50th Anniversary on Vimeo. Vimeo. February 7, 2018. 4 August 2023.
  2. [Associated Press]
  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. The Washington Post
  4. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sex-therapy/MY01349 Mayo Clinic
  5. Web site: AASECT Certification . 2012-01-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120102070928/http://www.aasect.org/certification.asp . 2012-01-02 . dead .
  6. The Failure of Sexual Health Organizations to Condemn Sexual Violence (Crossover Episode with Orthodox Conundrum) . Intimate Judaism . September 29, 2024.
  7. Web site: Turkewitz . Julie . Jewish Sex Therapists Battle Their Professional Association . Tablet Magazine . September 27, 2023 . September 29, 2024 .
  8. Web site: Therapy for the therapists: Jewish mental health professionals reckon with the Oct. 7 war . Jewish Insider . October 7, 2024.
  9. Web site: An Open Letter to the Sexuality Professions . Levkoff . Logan . Medium . September 29, 2024.

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