2024
Professional Education and Training
Levels of Education and Training
Levels of Education and Training in Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Treatment
Module 1
Module 2
42 CE (21 CE per Module)
6 days (3 days per Module)
$1800 ($1500 Early Bird)
Licensed & Unlicensed Track
Awareness of infidelity, psychological abuse, trauma and treatment.
Consciousness-raising on ethics and practice guidelines.
Conversant in deceptive sexuality and trauma.
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
42 CE (14 CE per Module)
6 days (2 days per Module)
$1800 ($1500 until Aug 1)
Licensed Track Only
How to assess, diagnosis, and treat the abuse and trauma.
How to work with abusers, survivors, and the injured relationship(s).
Five-stage treatment model for deceptive sexuality and trauma.
Module 6
Practice Series (No CE)
3 Days (1 Module)
$500
Licensed Track Only
Treating systemic abuse, injustice, and complex trauma.
Practice methods, techniques, skills, and clinical curation.
Empowering professional identity and community.
Certification
Hours
Certification Hours
$250
Licensed Track Only
24-hours of practice skills, group supervision, peer support, independent study.
Program Information
Becoming a Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Therapist, DSTT.
Treatment for infidelity, compulsive sexual behavior, or sex addiction do not adequately address the psychological abuse disorder or the related trauma. However, patients are increasingly seeking professionals who possess specialized training in how to assess, diagnose, and treat not just the sexual behavior problems, but also the abuse and trauma associated with these disorders. This program offers professionals specialized training to better meet this patient demand and need, and to help professionals increase their clinical and ethical competencies in treating patients impacted by infidelity and problematic sexual behaviors. Join this rapidly growing conscious community of DSTT-aware professionals!
CE Hours and Accrediting Institution
Targeted Audience
Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Licensed Social Workers (LSW), Psychiatrists, Medical Doctors (MD), Registered Nurses, Licensed Mental Health Practitioners, or approved Pre-Licensed-Supervisee-Psychology-Interns.
Clarification on Professional Eligibility and Suitability for the DSTT Education and Training Program 2024
Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Treatment (DSTT) is a psychological treatment model that addresses the abuse and the trauma associated with infidelity and problematic or compulsive sexual behaviors. The specified abuse and trauma disorders are mental health disorders and listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, 2013. For this reason, unlicensed professionals (including coaches1) who are not educated, trained, and licensed to legally provide psychological treatment for mental health disorders, would not be suitable candidates for learning how to treat patients presenting with this type of abuse or trauma.
Level 1 Unlicensed Professional Track
Level 1 provides a foundational expansion in understanding infidelity and problem sexuality. It is a consciousness-raising process designed to enhance professional knowledge, help increase awareness, and illuminate, primarily to help people see and understand how abuse and trauma relates to infidelity and compulsive sexuality. Level 1 may be suitable for specific unlicensed professionals who may work with people presenting with infidelity and compulsive/problematic sexual behaviors, such as clergy or religious professionals, medical doctors, domestic abuse advocates, unlicensed sexologists, academic researchers, etc. Such professionals recognize that possessing education and training of a psychotherapist does not authorize one to engage in work of a psychotherapist and that taking Level 1 does not mean a license to provide psychological treatment.
Levels 2-4 Licensed Professionals
Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Treatment (DSTT) is a psychological treatment model that addresses the abuse and the trauma associated with infidelity and problematic or compulsive sexual behaviors. The specified abuse and trauma disorders are mental health disorders and listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, 2013. For this reason, unlicensed professionals (including coaches) who are not educated, trained, and licensed to legally provide psychological treatment for mental health disorders, would not be suitable candidates for learning how to treat patients presenting with this type of abuse or trauma.
1 For additional information on the differences between Psychotherapy versus Coaching: https://www.camft.org/Resources/Legal-Articles/Chronological-Article-List/coaching-vs-therapy
Instruction Level
This education and training is Advanced.
Advanced – CE program content at an advanced level builds upon established experience, knowledge and skills in the content area. This may include more diverse applications to specific populations or a novel application of the skill presented. Advanced level programming allows learners to refine their knowledge and skills in a content area and learn to effectively utilize them across challenging contexts. The content and instructional flow is consistent with the needs or a learner who has knowledge, experience, and skills in the content area. Advanced level programming tends to be more specialized in nature and allows the learner to integrate and enhance knowledge and skills into their practice or other professional domains.
Certification and Training Fees
Level 1
$1500
Early Bird
$1800
Full Fee
Level 2
$1500
Early Bird
$1800
Full Fee
Level 3
$500
Full Fee
Certification
$250
Full Fee
Training Schedule 2024
Level 1
Module 1
To Be Announced
Module 2
To Be Announced
Level 2
Module 3
To Be Announced
Module 4
To Be Announced
Module 5
To Be Announced
Level 3
Module 6
Oct 25-27, 2024
CE Hours and Certificates of Completion
Professionals earn CE Hours per Module:
- Each Module has an online multiple-choice post-test to be completed to receive credit for the Module and to receive CE.
- Participants must pass the post-test with a passing score of 75% correct or higher.
- Participants are permitted up to three attempts to pass the post-test.
- Upon completion of attending the live-hours per Module & the post-test, a Certificate of Completion of that Module & the CE hours Certificate will be provided.
- Professional receive CE provided by the American Psychological Association (APA) per Module.
Professionals earn a Certificate of Completion for each Level Completed:
- Each Level of Education and Training completed, meaning all the Modules or requirements for that Level have been completed, then the professional will earn a Certificate of Completion for that Level offered by The Institute for Sexual Health (ISH).
Certification Designations and Getting Credentialed
Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Treatment (DSTT)
Indicates that the professional is a licensed mental health provider and has completed all 3 levels of professional education including supervision.
Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Professional (DSTP)
Discontinued: Only Level 1 is being offered in 2024.
This is the designation for non-licensed mental health professionals who have completed all 3 levels of professional education including supervision.
Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Educated (DSTE)
Professionals who successfully completed all three Levels of Education and Training, will receive a designation of DSTE, Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Educated.
DSTT Certification: 24 Hours of Practice and Supervision
Professionals who want to be credentialed, must complete the final step of accruing 24 supervision and professional practice hours, and will have various options for attaining these hours. Options may change and evolve over time, however, professionals will have the opportunity to form and engage with their specific cohort, for:
- Group supervision can commence at the start of Level 2 and continue throughout the training, and all these hours will count towards certification supervision hours.
- Independently or as a group watch recorded lectures (6 hours).
- Candidates who successfully complete all curriculum and professional hours for credentialing must complete the final credentialing form in order to receive their final Certification and Designation of DSTT, Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Therapist.
Renewal Every 2 years:
5 Hours of DSTT or IVTT Continuing Education or Practice and Supervision Hours offered by The Institute for Sexual Health (ISH), Faculty, and/or Dr. Minwalla.
ISH Policy on Missed Sessions
Please note the following information related to missed sessions:
- To obtain Continuing Education (CE) credits, attendance at the live sessions is mandatory. In the event that any Module lecture must be missed, it is imperative to notify the administrator and secure approval.
- If an absence is necessitated and approval is obtained for a module, the participant will have the opportunity to review the recorded course on the Learning Management System (LMS). However, it is essential to note that even in such cases, the posttest must be taken. Regardless of CE credit eligibility from the American Psychological Association (APA), all individuals, licensed or not, must complete the posttests.
- Successful completion of Level 1 requires passing all 4 posttests with a 75% score, which is applicable to unlicensed professionals as well.
- In the case of missed sessions, individuals are obligated to review the recording and complete the posttest. While credit from the APA may not be attainable in such instances, credit will still be granted by ISH.
- The deadline for the posttest is set up until the day preceding the commencement of the next module. If an extension is necessary, please inform us promptly. It is strongly recommended to complete the posttest before the upcoming module to keep the education in order.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations up to the beginning of the course will be refunded a full amount, and then once in attendance, any withdrawal or cancellation will be provided a partial or full refund. If you need to cancel, please contact DSTT Program Administrator Erm Lombardi at erm@theinstituteforsexualhealth.com.
Additional Information
- Grievance Policy
- For additional assistance or information please contact by email: erm@theinstituteforsexualhealth.com
