AASECT is excited to announce the development of a new award - The AASECT Award for Integrative Approaches to Sex Therapy. This award was established through the generosity and vision of Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT, DST, CSTS, and will be given out each year at the Annual Conference beginning at the 2017 Annual Conference in Las Vegas. The AASECT Award for Integrative Approaches to Sex Therapy Description:
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” -John C. Crosby The mentoring program committee, which falls under AASECT’s Outreach Committee efforts, has been reviewing results from the annual survey, and we are encouraged by your feedback. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us! It is clear there is a demand for mentorship opportunities within AASECT.
The Certification Steering Committee (CeSC) provides oversight to all the certification committees - Supervision, Educator, Counselor, and Therapist. We have excellent leads in all areas: Supervision - Richard Siegel, PhD, LMHC, CST, CSTS Educator - Luca Maurer, MS, CSE, CSC, CFLE Counselor - Michael Krychman, MD, CSC Therapist - Brian D. Zamboni, PhD, MA, CST, CSE, CSTS
Congratulations to AASECT's Newest Certified Members!
AASECT Certified Therapist, Isa Jones, LMFT, CST, answers a few questions for the Certified Therapist Spotlight:
As we approach AASECT’s 50th Anniversary and begin to reflect on our bold and important history, the 50th Anniversary committee has begun working on an interactive timeline to showcase the important role AASECT has had in promoting the understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior. The timeline will be located on the AASECT website and will feature important dates and events that have taken place over the course of AASECT’s 50 years. Look for email updates on the 50th Anniversary Timeline coming soon!
AASECT Certified Counselor, Phillis Mims-Gillum, M.D., FACOG, CSC, answers a few questions for the Certified Counselor Spotlight: 1. Can you give me a quick rundown of what keeps you busiest these days?
AASECT Certified Educator, Todd Malloy, MA, LMFT, CST, CSE, answers a few questions for the Certified Educator Spotlight: 1.Can you give me a quick rundown of what keeps you busiest these days? Private practice, teaching, speaking engagements and managing my personal life keeps me very active. However, the truth is this is one of the happiest periods of my life. I am thoroughly immersed in the field of my choosing and allowing my vision to manifest.
New AASECT Member, Ellie Ganzerla Wells, answers a few questions for the New Member Spotlight: