Sex Education for the Non-Sex Therapist

A 12-part live training series for clinicians ready to engage confidently and compassionately with clients around sexuality — no specialty required.

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Everything you’re about to get for less than the cost of a conference.

$197

Total. For the full series.

$500

  • All 12 live sessions

  • 18 CE credits included

  • ASWB, AASECT, UAMFT & UMHCA approved

  • Async access within 1 week of each session

12 sessions designed to support you in building a solid foundation in sexual health AND actually using it!

THE CURRICULUM

Each 1.5 hour session integrates education, reflection, and clinical application so you can move beyond theory and feel more confident bringing these conversations into your work with clients.

Session 1

Foundations of Sexual Health Conversations in Therapy

May 21

Session 2

Anatomy, Language, and Sexual Diversity in Clinical Practice

June 4

Session 3

Understanding Desire, Arousal, and Orgasm in Clinical Practice

June 18

Session 4

Sex Throughout Adulthood

July 2

Session 5

Foreplay and Sexual Tools

July 16

Session 6

Solo Sex, Body Competency, and Integration

July 30

Session 7

Six Principles of Sexual Health

August 13

Session 8

Pleasure, Fun, and Fantasy

August 27

Session 9

Sexual Communication and Consent

September 10

Session 10

Sexual Pain, Medications, and Sexual Health Concerns

September 24

Session 11

Erotic Imagery, OCSB,
and Media Literacy

October 8

Session 12

PLISSIT Model, Holistic Sexual Health,
and Integration

October 22

Meet Your Instructor:

Alisha Worthington, LCSW

Alisha Worthington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in human sexuality and sex education, couples work, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and pastoral care. She brings a grounded, strength-based approach to her work, supporting individuals and families as they navigate complex life transitions with greater clarity, resilience, and connection.

Alisha is the co-author of Real Intimacy: A Couple’s Guide to Real, Genuine Intimacy, and is a sought-after presenter known for her ability to make nuanced and often stigmatized topics in human sexuality both accessible and clinically relevant. She is deeply passionate about equipping clinicians with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to meet clients where they are and support meaningful growth in their sexual health and relationships. 

ABOUT THE SERIES

A foundational journey through clinical sexuality

This live webinar series takes clinicians from foundational concepts - sexual shame, values, and erotophobia - through anatomy, desire, arousal, consent, and clinical frameworks like the PLISSIT model. Whether you're new to this content or deepening existing knowledge, each session is designed to challenge assumptions while building immediately applicable skills.

From May 21 – October 22, 2026
7:30–9:00 PM MST

Sessions run every other Thursday.

Live & async available

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Why clinicians join

Confidence with sensitive topics
Build the comfort and language to engage clients in meaningful conversations about intimacy, pleasure, and sexual health across the lifespan.

18 CE credits
Earn 1.5 CE credits per session - 18 credits for the full series. Approved by ASWB ACE, AASECT, UAMFT, and UMHCA.

Sex-positive, shame-reducing framework
Ground your practice in a values-aligned approach that affirms sexual wellness as an integral dimension of every client's overall health.

Practical, immediately applicable skills
Current research, clinical frameworks, and interactive learning, including tools for supporting clients around solo sex, fantasy, consent, pain, and more.

Live and async flexibility
Attend live for real-time discussion and Q&A, or catch each session asynchronously within one week. You choose what works for your schedule.

Inclusive, affirming clinical care
Deepen your ability to serve diverse populations with culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+-affirming, and intersectional approaches to sexual health.

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18 CE credits. Live + async. Starts May 21.

  • 18 CE credits included

  • ASWB, AASECT, UAMFT & UMHCA approved

  • Async access within 1 week of each session

Want this course and a lot more?

Pro and Pro Plus members get this series included - plus access to our full library of CE trainings, live events, and community.

$197

All 12 sessions.

$500

Approved by leading organizations

Important note on AASECT credits: AASECT CE credits are available for the complete series only and require a separate payment made after the series concludes. To be eligible, participants must attend every session and complete every session evaluation form in full. Once those requirements are met, a certificate of completion will be issued — and AASECT credits can then be applied for using that certificate. Partial credit is not available. You cannot apply for AASECT credits for individual sessions or only the sessions you attended. It is all or nothing. If AASECT credits are important to you, plan accordingly from the start.

Questions? Email institute@thehealinggroup.com.

Want a little taste of this course?

Check out Open Study - our free space for rotating complimentary courses for continued learning and professional growth.

Current course: You Don’t Have to Be a Sex Therapist to Talk About Sex: Using the PLISSIT Model in Healthcare Settings and Clinical Practice with Kristin B. Hodson, LCSW, CST, CSTS

This approachable one-hour training, Kristin Hodson introduces the PLISSIT Model, a simple, trauma-informed framework that helps clinicians navigate sexual health conversations ethically, confidently, and within scope.

It’s practical, accessible, and designed to help you feel more comfortable having conversations many of us were never formally taught how to lead.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This series is designed for clinical mental health providers, health providers, and the general public. Content is beginner-level, making it accessible whether you're new to this material or looking to formalize your foundational knowledge.

  • No — each session will be available asynchronously within one week of the live broadcast. Live attendees do not need to complete a posttest; async participants must score 80% or higher to earn CE credit for that session.

  • Individual session certificates are issued after each session to participants who complete the full session and, where applicable, pass the posttest and complete the session evaluation form. A certificate of completion for the full series is issued only after all 12 sessions have been attended and all evaluation forms completed. You can earn up to 18 CE credits across the series.

  • AASECT CE credits are available for participants who complete the entire series — every session attended and every evaluation form submitted. Once those requirements are fulfilled, THGI will issue a certificate of completion, which is required to apply for AASECT credits. The AASECT credit application is a separate, one-time payment made after the series ends. Partial credit is not available — you cannot apply for AASECT credits for only the sessions you attended. If AASECT credits are a priority for you, plan to complete all 12 sessions from the start. Questions? Email institute@thehealinggroup.com.

  • Yes. Each session builds on prior content but can also stand alone. You can access any previous sessions asynchronously after joining. Note that if you join mid-series and intend to pursue AASECT credits, you must complete all 12 sessions in full — including any you missed before joining. Reach out to institute@thehealinggroup.com with any questions.

  • Please contact institute@thehealinggroup.com prior to the event. THGI is committed to making all trainings accessible to all participants.

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