Promoting sexual wellness as a central aspect of mental health and supporting counselors in integrating sexual health into their practice
Promote greater awareness and understanding of sexuality, as defined by the World Health Organization
Promote greater awareness and understanding of sexual wellness, while respecting diversity in sexual expression
Identify conditions that create barriers to the development of clients' and communities' healthy sexuality
Improve standards and delivery of sexuality-related counseling services to enhance overall wellness
Produce scientific, educational, and professional materials to raise standards of practice
Develop and foster educational programs designed to advance sexual rights
Advocate for inclusion of affirmative training on sexual wellness within the counseling professions
Our values guide every decision we make and shape how we support counselors in creating inclusive, affirming spaces for all clients. These principles ensure that sexuality counseling remains ethical, evidence-based, and centered on human dignity.
We champion inclusivity across all dimensions of human diversity, recognizing that sexual wellness intersects with every aspect of identity and experience.
We maintain rigorous standards for sexuality counseling practice, ensuring all counselors have the competencies needed to address sexual wellness effectively.
We ground our work in evidence-based research while remaining open to diverse ways of knowing and understanding human sexuality.
We affirm sexual health and wellness as fundamental human rights, advocating for equitable access to affirming, culturally responsive care.
We foster connections among counselors, researchers, and advocates to advance the integration of sexual wellness into mental health practice.
We recognize that sexual wellness cannot be separated from overall mental health, promoting integrated approaches to counseling practice.