Human Sexuality CE Courses for Counseling

This continuing education course provides behavioral health providers with comprehensive knowledge about Hepatitis C, HIV, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Participants will learn about the transmission, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of these diseases, with a focus on integrating this knowledge into behavioral health practice. The course emphasizes the importance of education and counseling in reducing the spread of STDs and supporting affected individuals.

This course will provide a brief overview of major and unique topics to consider when working with LGBTQ+ People. A cursory overview of major themes will be detailed, including opportunities for assessment and treatment planning.

This course explores Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing, reporting, and partner notification. Reporting and notification protocols are reviewed and explained. In addition, participants will be introduced to best practices associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) counseling.

Sexual-religious conflict, characterized by perceived incompatibility between one’s religion and one’s sexuality, can be accompanied by intense cognitive dissonance, shame, and mental health problems. This course explores the intersections of religion and sexual diversity, with an emphasis on guiding clinicians in helping clients work through common presenting problems in therapy. Ethical considerations are discussed.

This course provides an exploration of the characteristics, assessment, and treatment methods for individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). To formulate effective treatment plans, participants will be introduced to evidence-based assessment techniques, including clinical evaluation, laboratory testing, and psychosocial assessment.

This course provides foundational knowledge of DSM-V Sexual Dysfunction diagnoses, including DSM-V criteria, etiology, and assessment. The course encourages critical thinking about diagnostic criteria and describes current research on each diagnosis. Finally, the course provides some foundational therapy techniques for addressing sexual dysfunctions with clients, including identifying when referrals to medical providers or other specialists would be appropriate.

This intermediate course provides therapists with foundational knowledge and skills for opening up conversations about sex with children and adolescents. The course outlines sexual development in children and adolescents, discusses fundamentals of effective sex education with youth, and describes methods for ensuring that sex education is both trauma-informed and LGBT-inclusive. Ethical considerations and guidelines for clinical practice are discussed.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based therapy that has been shown to significantly improve mental health outcomes. This advanced course describes the foundations of ACT and discusses presenting problems unique to LGBT individuals. The course presents adaptations of ACT techniques for LGBT individuals and demonstrate the use of those interventions via case studies.

This course offers an overview of LGBTQ dating violence, focusing on recognition, identification, and some response strategies. This course explores the unique dynamics and challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals in dating relationships, including barriers to seeking help and accessing support services. In addition, this course will provide strategies for providing culturally competent and inclusive support to LGBTQ survivors, as well as resources available for prevention and intervention.

This introductory course describes the fundamentals of inclusive clinical practice with consensual non-monogamous couples and individuals. The course describes current research on consensual non-monogamy, including relationship practices, prevalence, and mental health and psychosocial outcomes. Experiences of marginalization and stigma are discussed and guidelines for affirming practice are presented.