About ISEE
FAQ
WHAT IS ISEE?
Founded in 2011, the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment (ISEE) is an independent professional education institute that has provided AASECT-approved continuing education since 2011. Its founder, Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo, served as President of AASECT after previously serving as Chair of Professional Education, helping oversee educational standards and continuing education within the organization.
WHO ATTENDS ISEE?
ISEE is attended by clinicians, medical and health care professionals, educators, influencers, podcasters, writers, Intimacy Coordinators, clergy, and life coaches. ISEE students across the globe represent 28 different countries as of 2026.
WHO FOUNDED ISEE?
ISEE was founded by Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo, who subsequently went on to be appointed AASECT Professional Education Steering Committee Chair from 2018-2020, President-Elect of AASECT from 2020-2022, and AASECT President from 2022-2024. Dr. Dischiavo is a public speaker who has been asked to present talks and keynotes at AASECT, The Arizona Psychological Association (AZ APA) Conference, The Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexualities (CARAS) Conference, the Vermont Conference on Addictions, and others.
WHAT IS AASECT?
AASECT is the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, the most recognized professional organization for human sexuality professions in the U.S. For more see http://aasect.org. ISEE's Approved CE Provider status with AASECT can be found here.
WHAT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS DOES ISEE OFFER?
ISEE offers Certified Holistic Sex Educator® Training, Certified Holistic Sex Therapist® Training, and Holistic Sexuality Counseling Training together with the Pelvic Health Sexuality Counseling Certification Program.
WHO CAN ATTEND AN ISEE CLASS?
Anyone over 18 can attend any ISEE class. Although ISEE is designed for professionals, couples and individuals find it very helpful for its verified academic information.
WHAT MAKES ISEE UNIQUE?
The ISEE Holistic Concept was created by its founder Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo to facilitate a profound opening of our awareness while achieving the highest standards of professional development. We cover a variety of areas such as trauma, disability, culture, justice and spiritual approaches to sexuality. We believe that we learn best when we are having fun, examining ourselves, and when our bodies are engaged while challenging our minds. See below for testimonials from former students.
ISEE TIMELINE
February 2011: ISEE is founded
August 1, 2011: ISEE is approved by AASECT as an Organizational Provider of Continuing Education (Provider # 11-113-C)
October 2011: ISEE has its first classes in Hartford, CT at University of Hartford
2012: ISEE offers its first online classes
2015: ISEE expands to give classes in person in Northampton, MA
2015: The Deep Yes: The Lost Art of True Receiving by Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo, is published
2018: ISEE expands further, offering live classes in Portland, OR
June 2018: ISEE Founder, Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo, is appointed to the AASECT Board as Professional Education Steering Committee Chair
June 2020: Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo, ISEE Founder, is elected President-Elect by the AASECT Membership
Spring 2020: ISEE offers its first all-online programming
June 2022: Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo becomes AASECT President
January 2024: ISEE launches the first Sacred Sexuality Instructor Training Program (SSIT). Classes meet online with a retreat in Tucson, Arizona in the fall.
January 2026: ISEE launches the Sex Educator Starter Program for beginner educators who may not want or need full certification
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Thank you for all the amazing experiences and learnings that I had because of ISEE. I am actually writing these with tears in my eyes I am so grateful... Just thank you!"
Eda B.
/ Student
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You show authenticity, sensitivity, and a satisfying substance of humanness. That meant a lot. I feel richer having navigated these waters with you. I knew that I would."
Rod Froseth, CHSE
/ HSET program Alumnus, Faculty
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It has been such a journey and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help with everything. I am truly transformed by my experience with ISEE ... You are incredible!"
Amber Mallery, CHSE
/ Alumnus
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A Holistic approach
ISEE is different from other programs in that we offer a mind-body-spirit approach that integrates all of the parts of a person not only in the content of what you learn, but also in the process of your learning.
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ISEE is an approved organizational provider of continuing education for the American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). Most ISEE classes offer AASECT CE’s that can be used for initial certification or for recertification. ISEE full certificate programs (HSET and the Holistic Sex Therapy Training Program) offer all CE’s necessary for AASECT Certification. Receiving CEs does not guarantee AASECT certification. For more information, please see AASECT.org or write to ce@aasect.org
Justice and Commitment to Anti-Oppression
The Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment is committed to the continuous movement of a sustainable system of justice. Some of the ways we practice this are: