WELCOME TO ACSSW
The mission of ACSSW is to promote sexuality as a central aspect of being human that includes the intersection of interpersonal and intrapersonal influences on sexual expression and identities inclusive of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender and gender expression, physical and mental health and abilities, and socioeconomic status.
WHAT IS SEXUALITY COUNSELING?
Sexuality counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to:
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Increase comfort and awareness of sexuality and sexual experiences
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Validate sexuality as a core aspect of the human experience that is actively included throughout the counseling process based on the needs of clients
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Provide empirically-based education, guidance, and resources regarding sexual health concerns
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Support clients as they navigate various influences on their sexuality in their goal toward overall wellness
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Empower clients to express their sexuality with respect to their individual and other's sexual rights
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Promote sexual wellness
WHAT IS SEXUAL WELLNESS?
The unique, subjective experience of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality is essential to overall wellness. While sexual wellness can include the absence of disease, dysfunction, or infirmity, the holistic and subjective nature of sexual wellness extends beyond one's physical health status to include a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sensual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination, and violation. Sexual wellness encompasses diversity in both expression and influences, respecting, protecting, and fulfilling the sexual rights of all persons.
The Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness Timeline
2017 - 2022
