Advance Your Career as a Sex Therapy Supervisor
Becoming an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor is an opportunity to expand your professional practice, support the development of other clinicians, and contribute to the growth of the field of sexuality and sex therapy.
At Insight Amare Institute, we provide specialized supervision for experienced clinicians working toward AASECT Sex Therapist Supervisor Certification.
Our supervision is designed to support you as you develop the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies needed to become an effective and ethical supervisor.
Supervision for Future AASECT Supervisors
Effective supervision requires teaching, mentoring, evaluating, and giving constructive feedback, while navigating ethical considerations and supporting a clinician's professional growth.
Becoming a supervisor requires more than clinical expertise.
Our supervision provides a space to develop these skills while exploring the unique responsibilities that come with supervising sex therapists.
Supervision may include:
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Developing your identity and approach as a clinical supervisor
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Exploring models and methods of supervision
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Reviewing and discussing your supervision experiences
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Developing effective feedback and evaluation skills
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Navigating challenging supervisory situations
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Exploring ethical and professional issues in supervision
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Understanding power, boundaries, and responsibility within the supervisory relationship
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Supporting supervisees through complex clinical and professional challenges
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Developing culturally responsive and inclusive supervision practices
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Preparing for the AASECT Supervisor Certification process
AASECT Sex Therapist Supervisor Certification Requirements
To pursue AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor® certification, applicants must meet the following requirements:
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AASECT Membership & Certification: Hold Professional, Retired, or Emeritus/Emerita/Emeritix membership with AASECT and maintain AASECT Certified Sex Therapist® status.
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Professional Licensure: Hold a valid regulatory license in psychology, medicine, nursing, social work, or marriage and family therapy, or an equivalent credential if practicing outside the United States.
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Sex Therapy Experience: Have been an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist® for at least two years before beginning supervisor training.
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Supervision Training: Complete at least 30 hours of supervision with an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor over a minimum of 12 months. Applicants must work with at least two supervisees during their training, with no more than 50% of supervision hours completed in a group setting.
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Supervision Experience: Submit a written summary demonstrating their supervision experience, including their approach to supervision and application of relevant therapeutic concepts.
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Professional Endorsements: Provide an endorsement and recommendation from their AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor, along with recommendations from two professional colleagues who can speak to their clinical knowledge, supervisory abilities, professional responsibilities, and ethical practice.
Who Is This For?
This supervision is designed for experienced professionals who are:
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Working toward AASECT Sex Therapist Supervisor Certification
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Interested in developing their skills as a sex therapy supervisor
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Beginning to provide supervision to sex therapists
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Looking to strengthen their supervisory knowledge and competencies
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Seeking mentorship as they transition into a supervisory role
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Interested in developing a thoughtful, ethical, and effective approach to clinical supervision
Ready to Develop Your Supervisory Practice?
Whether you are beginning your journey toward AASECT Supervisor Certification or are already providing supervision and looking to strengthen your practice, specialized supervision can help you take the next step.
Connect with Insight Amare Institute to learn more about AASECT Supervisor Certification Supervision.