Sex is Not a Four-Letter Word: Sexuality Counseling Training for School Counselors

Authors

• Wynn N. Dupkoski, Walden UniversityFollow
• Viki Kelchner, University of Central FloridaFollow
• Amber S. Haley, University of Central FloridaFollow

Association Membership

YES

DOI

10.34296/03011046

First Page Number

1

Last Page Number

13

Abstract

Although sexuality counseling training is not a requirement for Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited Counselor Education programs or for licensure in most states as a professional counselor, there is increasing dialogue taking place among professional counselors regarding the need for additional training in this area. The current article highlights techniques for incorporating and enhancing sexuality counseling training in Counselor Education programs based on the eight CACREP core competencies. After a review of the relevance of sexuality counseling within each area, with attention given to implications for school counselors.

Erratum

The name of the third author was incorrectly listed as "Ashley."

Recommended Citation

Dupkoski, W. N., Kelchner, V., & Haley, A. S. (2021). Sex is Not a Four-Letter Word: Sexuality Counseling Training for School Counselors. Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education, 3 (1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.34296/03011046