We train therapists and educators to competently counsel, speak, and write about Sexuality and Sex Therapy
ISW has developed 150+ clock hours of graduate-level training in sexuality and sex therapy from a Christian perspective, offered at several locations in partnership with universities and seminaries. Courses are equivalent to 28-40 hours (or 2-3 graduate semester hours in accordance with the partner school) and depending on location are offered in intensive formats taught Friday through Sunday or Monday through Friday.
All courses require professional reading and assignments, attendance, and a final exam.
To complete the program, students must pass 5 ISW courses (1 Introductory Course, 3 Intermediate Courses, and 1 Advanced Course from a selection of 4). Participants and students can complete the entire program within one year, though many of our students pace the program to meet their professional and personal goals and needs.
Our program was designed to prepare students for Sex Therapy Certification through the American Board of Christian Sex Therapists, but you do not need to be an ABCST member (or even be pursuing Sex Therapy Certification) to enroll. However, while some courses are appropriate for physicians, pastors, other allied professionals, and occasionally lay caregivers, our courses are developed with the assumption that the student has already received at least basic training in therapy skills and theoretical models.
Classes will open for registration 2-3 months before scheduled intensive.
Standard Enrollment: $800.00*
CE Enrollment (22 CEUs): $800.00*
Academic Credit: Varies by partner school
*Listed cost is per EACH course. Does not include textbooks
Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy
This is a prerequisite for all other Sexual Wholeness classes.
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Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy
Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy is the prerequisite for all other ISW courses, offering an overview of:
A brief history of sexology
Reproductive anatomy/physiology
Sexual response
Sexual dysfunctions
Basic interventions for common sexual problems
Sexual development and identity
Typical and atypical sexual behavior
Compulsive sexuality
Informed by current research and theory in sexology, students will explore and define a biblical and practical theology of sex.
This course counts toward ABCST certification:
30 hours toward the 150 Academic hour requirement
Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy (Hybrid)
Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy is the prerequisite for all other ISW courses, offering an overview of:
A brief history of sexology
Reproductive anatomy/physiology
Sexual response
Sexual dysfunctions
Basic interventions for common sexual problems
Sexual development and identity
Typical and atypical sexual behavior
Compulsive sexuality
Informed by current research and theory in sexology, students will explore and define a biblical and practical theology of sex.
This course counts toward ABCST certification:
30 hours toward the 150 Academic hour requirement
Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy
Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy is the prerequisite for all other ISW courses, offering an overview of:
A brief history of sexology
Reproductive anatomy/physiology
Sexual response
Sexual dysfunctions
Basic interventions for common sexual problems
Sexual development and identity
Typical and atypical sexual behavior
Compulsive sexuality
Informed by current research and theory in sexology, students will explore and define a biblical and practical theology of sex.
This course counts toward ABCST certification:
30 hours toward the 150 Academic hour requirement