Foundations of Sexology Program

105 Hours of Self-Paced Online Learning

Enroll Any Time and Start Learning about Sex and Relationships
On Your Own Schedule!

You: A psychotherapist, nurse, allied healthcare professional, or educator who wants to learn basics so you can counsel clients concerning sexual issues. But you’ve found it difficult to find the right training continuing education program, one that is thorough but that doesn’t require all of the expense and time away from home required by most training.
Us: The Buehler Institute offers the answer: online learning. Log in any time to delve into a unique, 105-hour continuing education program that covers all but the live learning requirement for certification by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Sex Therapists, and Counselors:
Courses Include
  • Sexual development
  • Sexual anatomy
  • Defining sexual health
  • Naming familial and social factors that contribute to sexual identity
  • Diagnosis and treatment of major sexual disorders
  • Understanding and treating the LGBTQ client
  • Understanding and treating the sexually diverse client
  • Fostering intimacy skills and eroticism
  • Attaining knowledge in medical factors that affect sexuality
  • Treating problematic sexual behaviors, e.g., sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors
  • Assessing and treating sexual problems resulting from sexual abuse and assault
  • Recalling history in the field of sexology
  • Describing principles and methods of sexuality research

This program is primarily for graduate and postgraduate professionals who either are not sure if they want to seek AASECT certification or who do not qualify for AASECT certification because of AASECT's geographical restrictions--if you are outside of the US, Canada, Israel, or Puerto Rico, WE WELCOME YOU!
Many people who take Foundations of Sexology will later enroll in Advanced Topics in Sexology to fulfill AASECT educational requirements or who want to complete their learning experience. If you know you want to become AASECT certified, please consider our "one and done" Comprehensive Sexology Program. Not sure which program is right for you? Use the form below to contact us.
The Buehler Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Buehler Institute maintains responsibility for all content. Californians, please note that the BBS accepts CEUs that are APA approved; all others, please check with your licensing board.
The Buehler Institute is also approved by the NBCC, and California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP #16394).
The Buehler Institute is approved by AASECT as an Organizational Provider.
AASECT Disclaimer:
The Foundations of Sexology Program meets the requirements for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 105 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT Certification and renewal of certification. The Buehler Institute Psychological Services, Inc., Provider #12-138-Q. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.

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Your Primary Instructor

Stephanie Buehler, MPW, PsyD, CST-S, IF is a licensed psychologist, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, and Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. Dr. Buehler specializes in women’s sexual health; sexuality, chronic illness, and cancer; sexual pain disorders; and sexuality and mental health. She has worked with patients in many medical settings including oncology in a pediatric hospital; an integrated wellness center; a pelvic floor PT clinic; and a clinic for women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer.  
Dr. Buehler is the author of several books, including a bestselling textbook, What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know about Sex and Counseling Couples Before, During, and After Pregnancy: Sexuality and Intimacy Issues. Dr. Buehler also created The Buehler Institute and LearnSexTherapy.com to provide continuing education in sex therapy for psychotherapists and sexuality counseling for healthcare providers. Dr. Buehler has spoken to lay and professional audiences all over the US and around the globe and is frequently quoted in the media, most recently in The Atlantic, Men’s Health, Business Insider, and healthcentral.com. 
Dr. Stephanie Buehler is a licensed psychologist in the state of California and has been in practice for 20 years as a sex and relationship therapist. In addition to the book mentioned above, she is also the author of Counseling Couples Before, During, and After Pregnancy: Sexuality and Intimacy with another book in the works.
Dr. Buehler is an in-demand speaker around the US and has been quoted and has many articles published in major media and academic journals. She loves public speaking and was a master teacher for LAUSD and Teach for America.
Most of all, her focus is on YOU. Rather than following the methods of a therapist guru, she will help you develop yourself professionally. You'll learn how to deliver the best possible sex therapy services and find the success that you seek.

How It Works

Foundations of Sexology is a 105-hour continuing education program that includes recorded lectures by Dr. Stephanie Buehler, California licensed psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist & Supervisor. To round things out, there are journal and popular articles to review, films to watch, and websites to visit.

Activities are designed to be completed within an hour or less. You could complete a lesson each day on your lunch hour, or you can “binge learn” and complete several. Log on while at your desk, in your jammies, or anywhere at all, any time of day that is convenient for you.

When you understand the material, take a quiz–you have three chances to pass. Once you complete all 105 hours of online learning, alert us and we will send you a certificate of completion.

How does this fit in with AASECT? AASECT allows 105 hours of the educational requirements to be completed online. The Buehler Institute affords you the opportunity to use this fact to your advantage!

If you know that you want and are qualified to seek AASECT certification, you can take this program and follow it up with Advanced Topics in Sexology. But you can also take the Comprehensive Program in Sexology for a "one and done" AASECT educational experience that provides ALL 150 hours of learning--this Foundations of Sexology program, plus the Advanced Topics in Sexology.
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What about AASECT?
AASECT is the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists and is the largest certifying organization for these professions.

To learn more about AASECT certification, please visit the AASECT website. Or visit The Buehler Institute’s FAQ page.

Important Disclaimer: The Buehler Institute is not a school, but a continuing education provider. As such, we do not grant any type of license; it is assumed that someone taking this program is licensed to practice in the United States or is in a graduate program that will make them license-eligible. If you live outside of the United States, you will need to check with appropriate government agencies to determine what is required in order to practice sex therapy.

AASECT-requires this statement: Completion of this program does not ensure nor guarantee AASECT certification. For more information, please email info@aasect.org.

Technical Requirements
Although the learning management system will work on any device, it is recommended that you use a computer that allows you to take photos, as you will need to take a photo of yourself before you take any quiz for identification purposes.

The learning management system (LMS) is a separate site where all of the lectures, assignments, discussions, and quizzes take place. You must be comfortable with navigating new sites or using Talent LMS online technical support. You need to know how to follow online instructions on a computer screen, use your camera, bookmark the login page, and so forth. If you have any concerns, you are welcome to email before signing up and we can decide together if an online program is right for you.

Five Reasons to Take Online Learning
  1. Saves time. No need to take time from your schedule to travel to a classroom. Meet your career goals and maintain work/life balance.
  2. Environmental benefits. Fewer carbon emissions from travel. Really.
  3. Greater reach. You’re learning from people from all over. How cool is that?
  4. Saves money. Without classroom space, educational costs are less. The program is around $29 per credit!  
  5. Better learning. You can focus on course material without distraction. Log on when you are fresh and ready to learn.
And one good reason to take online learning from The Buehler Institute: You won’t sit watching a talking head and moving your mouse, pretending you’re learning online!

Refund Policy
You have one week to decide on whether or not this program is right for you in order to receive a full refund less $50 processing fee–and you will forfeit any credits. You may withdraw within two weeks but the following fees will be deducted from your refund: $50 processing fee plus $30 per credit for any coursework you have completed.

Tuition
The 105-hour distance learning program in sex therapy tuition is as low as $3049, with a convenient 12-month  and 18-month payment plans. Click the button below to be taken to the enrollment page and select the best payment option for your budget.
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LearnSexTherapy.com by
The Buehler Institute

The Buehler Institute was created to provide the highest quality training in human sexuality for mental health professionals and healthcare providers. Its founder, Dr. Stephanie Buehler, is a licensed psychologist and author of a bestselling sex therapy textbook, among others. Our educational programs are designed to help people seeking AASECT certification in an effective and engaging format.

We are located virtually but our mailing address is:
31677 Virginia Way, #9327
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

The best way to reach us is by email:
info@learnsextherapy.com

Here is our phone number.
800-769-0342

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The Buehler Institute is approved as a provider of continuing education by the following agencies. Many states licensing boards will accept CEs from these agencies for license renewal. It is, however, the responsibility of the enrollee to inquire with their state licensing board.
The Buehler Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Buehler Institute maintains responsibility for all programs and their content.
The Buehler Institute has been approved by the National Board of Certified CounselorsBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. The Buehler Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
The Buehler Institute is an institutional provider for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Provider #12-138-Q.
The Buehler Institute is approved as a continuing education provider for the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #CEP 16394.
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