Holistic Sex Education Training Program
At ISEE, we offer 2 Options for Sexuality Education Training
HSET: Holistic Sex Education Training Program & SWEET: Sexual Wellness Education and Enlightenment Training Certificate
HSET: Holistic Sex Education Training Program
HSET is the ISEE’s best training for sex educators, new and experienced. It includes over 200 AASECT-approved* hours of training in Holistic Sex Education, and offers all educational requirements for certification with ISEE or AASECT*. You will have some of the best practitioners in the field as instructors as well as professional consultation and mentoring. Our embodied approach uses a holistic lens, is focused on social justice, and is backed by research for superior learning and integration. You will also have access to AASECT Certified Supervisors at a reduced rate. Watch this informational video for more information.
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What and How You Will Learn
This program has three parts: 1) Recorded Webinars 2) Two papers 3) Streaming-Live Classes
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Learning Paths 1 -7 are self-paced and students have two years from the date of enrollment to complete. They can be started at any time.
- Erotophobia: Cultural Impacts. CE: 1.5
- Principles of Holistic Sex Education. CE: 2
- Sexological Anatomy. CE: 3
- Revolution: New Ideas in Gender & Orientation. CE: 3
- A History of Sexology. CE: 3.5
- Professional Presentation Skills. CE: 6.5
- The Myth of Sex Addiction: A Conversation with David Ley. CE: 1
- Professional Communication Skills. CE: 3
ISEE strongly recommends completing LP1 before attending the SAR
Total Recorded Webinars: 8
CE/Hours: 23.5
- When Sex Goes Wrong: Common Sexual Dysfunctions. CE: 7.5
- Responsive Desire: The Science Behind Come as you are. CE: 1
Total Recorded Webinars: 2
CE/Hours: 8.5
- Child and Adolescent Sexual Development. CE: 3
- Twenty-Something to Fifty: Adult Sexual Development. CE: 1.5
- Silver Sex: Treasures in Sex and Aging. CE: 3
- Ethics as a Dialog: Understanding the AASECT Code of Conduct. CE: 3
- Polyamory 101. CE: 2
- Sexual Coercion. CE: 3
Total Recorded Webinars: 6
CE/Hours: 15.5
- Intersections of Sex and Technology. CE: 3.5
- Sex Research: Reading it, Understanding it, and Putting it to use. CE: 3
- Troubleshooting Pleasure: Orgasm, Sensual Play and Sex Toys. CE: 3.5
- Ethics Take-Home Course. CE: 4
- Therapeutic Skills for Sex Educators. CE: 3
Total Recorded Webinars: 4
CE/Hours: 17
- Perfect Until Cut: The Life of an Intersex Activist. CE: 1
- Sex & Psych: The Positives and Pitfalls of Psychiatric Issues in Sexuality. CE: 6
- Osunality: African Eroticism and Non-Phallocentric Sex. CE: 1
- Muslim Sex Ed: Approaching the Practices of Sex Therapy and Education with North American Muslim People. CE: 1.5
- Sex Positive Christianity: A Method for Healing. CE: 1.5
- Demystifying Sex Work. CE: 2
Total Recorded Webinars: 6
CE/Hours: 13
- Safer Sex & STIs for Professionals: Contraception, Prevention, and Sexual Decision Making. CE: 4
- Pregnancy and Sexuality. CE: 3
- Sex on the SpectrumSex on the Spectrum: An Overview of Autism and Sexuality. CE: 2
- Sex Under the Influence: Substance Abuse and Sexuality. CE: 3
- SexAbility: The Impact of Physical and Psychological Challenges on Sexual Well-Being. CE: 3.5
Total Recorded Webinars: 5
CE/Hours: 15.5
- The Tantra of Conversation. CE: 1
- Surrogate Partner Therapy, an Introduction. CE: 1
- Daddy Doms and “Little Girls": Power Dynamics and Age Play. CE: 2
- Principles of Sex Research Take-Home Course. CE: 14
- Love 1A. CE: 3
- How Do I Tell You? Sexual Communication Skills. CE: 3
Total Recorded Webinars: 5
CE/Hours: 21
Live-Streaming Classes are offered 2 times per year. You have the power to schedule yourself for times that work for YOU! These classes are not recorded. Participation is required. Classes are facilitated via Zoom. To view our schedule of upcoming streaming courses please click HERE.
- SAR (Sexual Attitude Reassessment). CE: 14
- Sex & Culture: Exploring Intersectionality in the Practice of Sex Education & Sex Therapy. CE: 6
- Joy of Intimacy: Communication & Relationship Skills. CE: 6
- Pleasure: Everything You Need to Know. CE: 6
- Sex & Power: BDSM 101. CE: 6
- Sacred Sexuality. CE: 6
- Embodied Homework for Sexual Partners and Holistic Sex Ed Students. CE: 3
- Principles of Holistic Sex Education. CE: 2
- Sexuality & Trauma: Healing Through Embodiment. CE: 6
- The Exceptional Educator: Theory and Methods of Holistic Sex Education. CE: 18 (ISEE Recommends taking Exceptional Educator at the end of their program)
- Sexuality, Ritual, & Healing. CE: 3
Total Live-Streaming Classes: 11
CE/Hours: 76
Total Recorded Webinars: 36
Total Take-Home: 2
Total Recorded Webinar & Take-Home CE/Hours: 115.5
Total Streaming CE/Hours: 78.5
Total Professional Consultation & Mentoring: 16
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS: 210
Investment: USD $5,500
Payment plans are available
Some international discounts are available
ISEE class, Portland
How to enroll to our Holistic Sex Education Training Program:
Scholarship
ISEE is committed to creating professionals with an exquisite awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion – not only in sexual health but in all aspects of our human existence.
Partial BIPOC Scholarship
For equity and recognition of the importance of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color as existing and future leaders in the fields of sexual health, sex therapy, sexual wellness, sex education, and reproductive justice, ISEE offers a partial BIPOC Scholarship that takes 15% off tuition. To apply for the partial BIPOC Scholarship and Program, click here.
Add Therapy Skills: Dual-Enrollment Program
If you want to add valuable counseling and therapy skills to your Holistic Sex Educator Training program, you can opt for the dual-enrollment program. Dual Enrollment students have additional classes that offer therapeutic training and knowledge. These classes do not qualify a person without a mental health degree to be a therapist or sex therapist. They add ideas and knowledge to your learning, and are great for people who already have a mental health/behavioral health or clinical degree. They are also perfect for medical and healthcare professionals who counsel clients or patients as part of their practice.
Dual-Enrollment students are given an extra 6 months to complete their program.
Therapy Classes Addition
- Alternative Lovestyles: Working with Polyamorous Clients. CE: 3
- Working with Kinky Clients. CE: 2
- Theory and Methods of Sex Therapy. CE: 12
- The Exceptional Therapist: Theory and Methods of Holistic Sex Therapy. CE:16.5
- Common Issues in Couples and Partners Sex Therapy. CE: 6
CE/Hours: 39.5
Investment: $995
SWEET: Sexual Wellness Education and Enlightenment Training Certificate
SWEET is a fully self-paced, 92-hour, online, holistic, sexual wellness program for anyone who wants superior learning in topics of sexuality. There are no prerequisites and the program can be started immediately. SWEET Learners can purchase the full certificate program or purchase the 8 learning paths individually.
This program is recorded and classes can be watched at any time, from any place in the world. SWEET can be accessed from various devices, including smartphones. A training certificate is provided upon completion.
SWEET Curriculum:
- Erotophobia: Cultural Impacts. CE: 1.5
- Principles of Holistic Sex Education. CE: 2
- Sexological Anatomy. CE: 3
- Revolution: New Ideas in Gender & Orientation. CE: 3
- Sexual Attitude Self Assessment (SASE). CE: 5
Total Recorded Webinars: 5
CE/Hours: 14.5
- When Sex Goes Wrong: Common Sexual Dysfunctions. CE: 7.5
- Child and Adolescent Sexual Development. CE: 3
- Silver Sex: Treasures in Sex and Aging. CE: 3
Total Recorded Webinars: 3
CE/Hours: 13.5
- A History of Sexology. CE: 3.5
- Professional Presentation Skills. CE: 6.5
- Cultural Considerations and Self-Reflection in Human Sexuality. CE: 3
Total Recorded Webinars: 3
CE/Hours: 13
- Ethics as a Dialog: Understanding the AASECT Code of Conduct. CE: 3
- Sexual Coercion. CE: 3
- How Do I Tell You? Sexual Communication Skills. CE: 2.5
- Pleasure in Brief: A Mini-Exploration Into Sex & Pleasure. CE: 3
Total Recorded Webinars: 4
CE/Hours: 11.5
- Polyamory 101. CE: 2
- BDSM Nuts and Bolts. CE: 3
- Troubleshooting Pleasure: Orgasm, Sensual Play and Sex Toys. CE: 3.5
Total Recorded Webinars: 3
CE/Hours: 8.5
- Intersections of Sex and Technology. CE: 3.5
- Therapeutic Skills for Sex Educators. CE: 3
- Homework for Partners. CE: 1
Total Recorded Webinars: 3
CE/Hours: 7.5
- Safer Sex & STIs for Professionals: Contraception, Prevention, and Sexual Decision Making. CE: 4
- Pregnancy and Sexuality. CE: 3
- Sex Under the Influence: Substance Abuse and Sexuality. CE: 3
- SexAbility: The Impact of Physical and Psychological Challenges on Sexual Well-Being. CE: 3.5
- Sexuality & Trauma: Healing Through Embodiment. CE: 2.5
Total Recorded Webinars: 5
CE/Hours: 16
- The Tantra of Conversation. CE: 1
- Surrogate Partner Therapy, an Introduction. CE: 1
- Love 1A. CE: 3
- Joy of Intimacy: Communication & Relationship Skills. CE: 2.5
Total Recorded Webinars: 4
CE/Hours: 7.5
Total Courses: 30
Total CE/Hours: 92
Investment: USD $2,500
SWEET learners can also purchase the learning paths individually.
Upon enrollment, learners may attend Zoom office hours with the faculty to support their journey. Learners can print out certificates for each class on the go!
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Who are the Holistic Sex Education Training Programs for?
We see you, we care about you. Be part of the ISEE Community!
ISEE has great opportunities for students to network and learn from each other. You will be welcomed into our Mighty Networks student and alumni social network, weekly peer-to-peer presentations (Webinar Wednesdays), and Student Engagement EXchange (S.E.X.) Events, our Student Activities group.
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About AASECT Certification*
AASECT membership is not a requirement for our program, but AASECT CE’s are offered for those who want them. You do not have to want, or apply for, AASECT membership to enroll in any of our programs.
The Holistic Sex Education Training Program includes all Sex Education Training hours (Core Knowledge, Skills Training and SAR) required by AASECT. This includes recorded webinars and take-home courses. HSET provides access to supervision by an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor at a discounted rate.
The SWEET program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 97 CE credits (SASE is excluded) that may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Institute for Sexuality Education & Enlightenment, Provider #11-113-C. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification.
ISEE is an approved organizational provider of AASECT CE’s, Provider #11-113-C. Attainment of AASECT CE’s does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please see http://aasect.org or contact [email protected]
If you are located in the United States, you must be 18 years or older to enroll.
Supervision
Refund policy
For SWEET program:
Partial refund within 30 days of purchase. $200 administration fee. The partial refund includes a $200 administrative fee, and courses that have been started will be deducted from the refund at full price ($30 per hour). The SWEET program can be paused to stop the 1-year expiration date. Please contact [email protected] to pause your program. SWEET Learning Paths can be taken separately. There is no refund for any Learning Path once purchased separately.