American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists

AASECT
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
Formation1967
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Location
  • United States
Founder
Patricia Schiller, JD, MA
Current President
Rosalyn Dischiavo, EdD, MA, CSE, CSES
Websitewww.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

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AASECT (/ˈeɪsɛkt/ AY-sekt[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

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Awards

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General Audience Book Award

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Sexuality Book Award

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Book Award for Sexuality Professionals

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Book Award for Children Under 18 Years Old

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Professional Standard of Excellence Award

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The winners of the award are:

Controversies

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "AASECT 50th Anniversary on Vimeo". Vimeo. February 7, 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  2. ^ Associated Press (May 19, 1976). Guide to sex therapists issued. The Phoenix
  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. ^ Mayo Clinic
  5. ^ "AASECT Certification". Archived from the original on 2012-01-02. Retrieved 2012-01-03.
  6. ^ "The Failure of Sexual Health Organizations to Condemn Sexual Violence (Crossover Episode with Orthodox Conundrum)". Intimate Judaism (Podcast). Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  7. ^ Turkewitz, Julie (September 27, 2023). "Jewish Sex Therapists Battle Their Professional Association". Tablet Magazine. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  8. ^ "Therapy for the therapists: Jewish mental health professionals reckon with the Oct. 7 war". Jewish Insider. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  9. ^ Levkoff, Logan. "An Open Letter to the Sexuality Professions". Medium. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
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