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    Sexual Wellness in Counseling

    SWIC is comprised of a group of individuals who value the richness and complexity of human sexuality. Intentional efforts are made to advocate for sexuality education and training of professionals and students through a multi-dimensional approach. Sexual wellness elucidates the salience of sexual freedoms, rights, and expression while honoring the holistic exploration of the human existence. SWIC advances this sentiment by providing support and guidance to professionals and students that recognize the imperative nature of sexual wellness.

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    • The Quality of Sex Education Matters

      Jun 27, 2019
      Sexuality may be best represented by the umbrella tip – it is the overarching construct of all things tethered to one’s sexual script and it is influenced by environment, genetics, experiences, culture, and time. As such, it makes sense as to why it is one of the most complicated constructs created by the human species.
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    • Societal Influences on Sexual Health: Where Do Counselors Come In?

      Jun 21, 2019
      You are ready to begin your typical day at work as a counselor. You come in and review your schedule; prepping for your clients that are coming in that day. One particular client arrives for their session, perhaps it is an older client, and they begin to discuss that they want to start dating again but are nervous about engaging in sexual activity with any prospective partners...
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    • Negative Body Image and Sexual Wellness: Addressing the Connection in Counselor Education

      Jun 11, 2019
      If you are reading this, it is likely that you identify as a human being. So, what does it really mean to be human? When we think of the human experience, some of the first things that come to mind concern our relationships with our bodies— particularly, our sexuality and body image.
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    • Sexuality Touches Everything Except Textbooks

      Jun 07, 2019
      As a counselor, I am tasked with respecting the worldview of my clients through a lens of unconditional positive regard. Yet as a counselor, in most states, human sexuality is a side-note, stifling the ability to view clients holistically. The scarcity of human sexuality as a required academic course is a harsh reminder that sexuality remains taboo and inconsequential.
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