Sexual Attitudes Reassessment (SAR)

Date: Monday (Indigenous Peoples Day), Oct 12, 2026 and Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026

from 9 AM - 4:30 PM EST

*You must attend the full two days of the SAR

Cost: $700 for 14 CE hours

What is a SAR?

A SAR is a process-oriented seminar that uses lecture, media, experiential methods,

activities and small group discussions. The objective of a SAR is to give participants the

opportunity to explore their attitudes, values, feelings and beliefs about sexual attitudes,

behaviors and identities and how these impact their professional interactions. SAR is

not a traditional academic experience to disseminate cognitive information, nor is itpsychotherapy directed toward the resolution of personal problems. It is a

psycho-educational experience, and as such is a highly personal, internal exploration

that will be different for each participant. Small group discussions have demonstrated

efficacy in achieving this self-exploration and awareness and is essential to the SAR

process. SAR is not primarily for therapists, or educators, or medical professionals, or

any specific group. However, any individual SAR may be targeted for a specific group,

and therefore may be tailored to that group’s needs.

What are the goals of a SAR?

To increase understanding of the wide spectrum of human sexual behaviors,

identities and orientations (being mindful of diversity, equity and inclusion), followed by

the opportunity to identify their attitudes, values, feelings and beliefs regarding these

behaviors including topics of comfort and discomfort.

To increase comfort when addressing and discussing a wide range of sexual topics

encountered by the clinical or education professional.

To promote non-judgmental and respectful attitudes toward others whose attitudes,

values, feelings, beliefs and sexual behaviors differ from those of the SAR participant.

What makes our SAR unique?

We are culturally and religiously sensitive providers who are committed to respecting everyone's religious and cultural values. We will learn about a variety of sexual practices by listening to guest lecturers and then will process our experiences as a group. No nudity or sexually explicit material will be shown.

This course is:

AASECT Approved – Meets requirements toward AASECT Certification in Sex Therapy or Sexuality Education

These presentations are open to:

Licensed Social Workers
Licensed Professional Counselors
Licensed Therapists
Licensed Psychologists
Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services

Course Levels: intermediate

Level of Clinician: intermediate

New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

How to obtain certificate: Participants must have paid the tuition fee, attended the entire workshop, completed an evaluation to receive a certificate, and completed the post-test to receive their certificate. They must have completed the post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate. Participants may re-take the post-test up to three times. Partial credit is not available. Participants will receive their certificate emailed electronically immediately upon submitting the course evaluation form and clicking “Complete” on the website. The certificate will be automatically emailed to their email address associated with their login. Additionally, participants may login to the learning platform, click on My Programs, select the completed program, and select “Get Certificate” to generate the certificate automatically. For any difficulties receiving certificate, participants can complete a contact us web form or call (301) 244-8052 for another copy to be emailed to them.

Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office by completing a contact us web form or by calling (301) 244-8052 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.

Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.

The grievance policy for trainings provided by the Rivka Sidorsky & Associates is available here.

Satisfactory Completion: Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate. Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion.

There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for these programs.

Refund Policy: For Live-interactive trainings, a full refund will be offered until 48 hours before scheduled live training. After live-interactive trainings no refunds will be given. * For pre-recorded trainings, a full refund will be given before beginning the online pre-recorded course. *exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.

System requirements: Access to zoom and stable internet connection for live trainings.

For program or registration questions or issues, complete a contact us web form or call (301) 244-8052

Summary of Requirements for AASECT Certification:

Membership in AASECT
Sign the Code of Conduct
Academic Experience: The applicant will have earned an advanced clinical degree that included psychotherapy training from an accredited college or university and the following clinical experience:. Master’s degree plus two years of post-degree clinical experience. Master's Degree -OR- A doctoral degree plus one year of post-degree clinical experience.
Professional Sex Therapy Experience: Applicants with a master’s degree must have two (2) years of professional experience at the time of application. Applicants with a doctoral degree must have at least one (1) year of clinical experience at the time of application.
Clinical Certification and Licensure: The applicant will hold a valid state regulatory license or certificate for the jurisdiction(s) in which the applicant practices, and be able to practice psychotherapy independently in one of the following disciplines: psychology, medicine, social work, counseling, nursing, or marriage and family therapy.
Human Sexuality Education in Core Knowledge Areas: The applicant will have completed a minimum of ninety (90) clock hours of academic coursework in sexuality education, covering general knowledge in the Core Knowledge Areas (CKAs) listed below. Of these ninety (90) clock hours of Core Knowledge, fifteen (15) hours must be earned through synchronous (in person or virtual) education. The remaining seventy-five (75) hours can be earned asynchronously. Education should be from an accredited university or college, may include some AASECT CE credits, or be a combination of both academic coursework and AASECT CE credits. When documenting the ninety (90) hours, it is expected that the applicant will document at least three (3) clock hours per CKA (one (1) clock hour = sixty (60) minutes). The remaining hours can be spread as desired among the CKAs, with a maximum of twenty (20) hours in any one area.
Sex Therapy Skills Training: The applicant will have completed a minimum of sixty (60) clock hours of training how to effectively carry out (do) sex therapy with patients/clients whose diagnoses include the “Psychosexual Disorders” described in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association. Of these sixty (60) hours, it is required that thirty (30) hours be completed synchronously (in person or virtually) through an academic (college or university) program in sex therapy, a comprehensive sex therapy program, or AASECT approved sex therapy training. The remaining thirty (30) hours can be earned asynchronously. Applicants are required to document at least three (3) hours in each content area listed below, with a maximum of twenty (20) hours in any one content area A – F below.
SAR: The applicant will have participated in a minimum of fourteen (14) clock hours of structured group experience in which the major focus is on a process-oriented exploration of the applicant's own feelings, attitudes, values and beliefs regarding human sexuality and sexual behavior (e.g., a Sexuality Attitude Reassessment [SAR]).
Supervision: The applicant will have completed a minimum of fifty (50) hours of supervision with an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor. Of those fifty (50) hours, a minimum of twenty-five (25) must be individual (one-to-one) supervision, with twenty (20) hours being completed with a Primary Supervisor. The remaining 25 hours of supervision may be acquired in an individual or group context. The applicant will have been in supervision at least 18 months.

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