Continuing Education for Professionals
Sex-positive, research-informed courses designed to support ethical confidence, clinical integrity, and real-world practice.
Featured Course: Confidence & Clinical Integrity:
Ethical Foundations for a Sex Positive Practice
Ethical practice in sex‑positive work is rarely straightforward. This engaging training prepares clinicians to confidently hold space for sexual concerns and diversity through insights and actionable strategies.
If you are looking for depth, integration, and long‑term clinical usefulness, you are in the right place.
Who This Course Is For
- Clinicians seeking greater confidence in ethically complex situations
- Professionals who want sex‑positive care without overstepping scope
- Providers ready to examine how identity and power influence client experience.
What You’ll Gain
- Increased confidence in ethically complex sessions
- Greater clarity around scope and boundaries
- Improved ability to manage bias and values differences
- Language for navigating sexual health without shame or overreach
- A reusable framework for ethical decision‑making
Why This Course Is Different
This course goes beyond basic rule-review by integrating deep reflection and responsibility to our craft, our clients, and our community.
You will learn how to:
- Navigate ethical tension without assuming certainty or collapsing into avoidance
- Recognize and manage bias to mitigate risks of harm in clinical practice
- Integrate sexual health principles into ethical decision‑making
- Learn the PLISSIT model for ethical pacing
- Apply a hybrid decision-making model for complex ethical dilemmas
Course Modules
- Values, Stereotypes, & Bias
- Diversity & Intersectionality
- Boundaries & Scope of Practice
- Ethical Codes & Sexual Health
- The PLISSIT Model
- Ethical Responsibility & Decision Making Models
Each of the 6 modules are also available for individual purchase.
February 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM Central Time:
Optional live, guided discussion group designed to support application, ethical reasoning, and clinical integration (provides 1 separate CE).
Course Library
Until you no longer see this message, all proceeds from course purchases will be donated to the civil rights organization of your choosing:
Scroll to Course Structure & FAQ below for more information.
What participants are saying:
Confidence & Clinical Integrity
Confidence & Clinical Integrity: Ethical Foundations for a Sex-Positive Practice
"I cherish getting to learn from Vee! Between the consultation group and the additional courses, I feel like I have access to a massive amount of knowledge that allows me to become not only a better therapist, but also a better human."
~Jennifer W.
"Engaging ethics and cultural competency CEU- Vee does a good job keeping the material fresh and applicable to work in the field."
~ Kari Gjerde LPC
"I found the integration of intersectionality and systemic considerations to be very helpful in an ethical framework!"
~Anonymous
"This was a great Ethics course that use models for structure while encouraging openness and curiosity. I learned many new things I could apply immediately. There were also some concepts that weren't new but helped me refocus and reground into ethical practices. Great resources were provided to go deeper as well."
~Anonymous
Pornography in Clinical Practice
Pornography in Clinical Practice: Ethics, Research, & Sexual Health
"The presenter was well informed and very "human" about everything, which I appreciated and made for a good learning environment. I thought this was very well-paced and easy to understand. I enjoyed learning about the research and then how to address this topic with clients."
~ Anonymous
"well researched, full of helpful/practical information I can apply to my practice immediately. Thank you for the long list of resource materials."
~ Anonymous
"it was very enjoyable, presented well, and I learned a lot. Absolutely loved the deep dives!"
~ Anonymous
"Very clearly organized, I appreciate the choice of content/relevance to my work, clearly communicated."
~ Anonymous
"Well researched, presenting data and other resources. Great experience and will keep presenter in mind for future consultation and/or education."
~ Lisa Kruse, LPC
Course Structure & FAQ
On Demand Access
Participants will retain access to the on-demand course for a minimum of one year following the course release date.
Refund / Cancellation Policy
Live Program Refunds:
- A full refund may be requested up to two weeks after the date of the live event.
- Single registrations only.
- Refunds are available only if CEs have not been provided
On-Demand Program Refunds:
- A full refund may be requested within two weeks of the purchase date.
- Single registrations only.
- Refunds are available only if CEs have not been provided
Group and bulk discount registrations are offered at a reduced rate and are therefore not eligible for refunds. If a registered participant can no longer attend, you may substitute another individual at no additional cost as long as the course has not yet been viewed or attended.
Sexual & Relational Health Consultation Group Refunds:
- Please understand that refunds are not available once a consultation group has been attended or the scheduled group date has passed.
- Full-year registrations may be refunded upon request on a prorated basis, minus the cost of meetings already attended and meeting dates already passed (calculated at the per-meeting rate).
If Garden Space Counseling PLLC cancels the event, participants receive a full refund or may transfer to a future program.
Attendance Verification
Attendance Verification
Live Webinar (Synchronous)
Attendance will be verified using one or more of the following:
- Zoom attendance report
- Periodic engagement check-ins
- Completion of program evaluation
Participants must attend 100% of instructional time to receive credit
On-Demand (Asynchronous)
Completion will be verified through:
- Full video viewing (platform completion tracking)
- Submission of post-course quiz with minimum 80% passing score
- Completion of program evaluation
Charity Donations
Charity donations connected with purchases will be made after the window for refunds has passed, at which point you will be emailed will a copy of the receipt or a screenshot to confirm that Garden Space has donated the proceeds from your registration.
If by that time you have not selected an organization, Garden Space will default to donating to the ACLU.
Grievance Policy
Garden Space Counseling PLLC – Grievance Policy
Garden Space Counseling PLLC is committed to high-quality continuing education. Participants who have concerns, complaints, or grievances related to course content, instructor conduct, facility/technology issues, or administrative processes may submit a formal grievance.
Grievances should be submitted in writing to:
Stephanie “Vee” Van Fossen, LPC-S
Email: vee@gardenspacecounseling.com
Grievances will receive a written response within 10 business days and will be addressed through:
- Clarification or resolution with the instructor
- Administrative correction where appropriate and updated materials
- Refund or credit when applicable
- Description of additional steps if concerns remain unresolved
Garden Space Counseling PLLC documents and retains all grievances and resolutions for a minimum of five (5) years.
ADA / Accessibility Accommodation Policy
Garden Space Counseling PLLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations for participants with disabilities.
To request accommodations, please contact:
vee@gardenspacecounseling upon registering for the live or on-demand program.
Discount Codes!
Early Career Professionals: Use EARLYCAREER25 at checkout for 25% off any course.
- This reduced registration rate is available for students and early-career professionals enrolling without the need or desire for continuing education credit. This registration option includes access to all instructional materials but does not include CE hours or certificates.
- And, if you happen to be an established provider who wants the education and doesn't need the credits, you're welcome to use this discount too.
Attend with a Friend*: Use BUDDYSYSTEM at checkout for 20% off any time you are purchasing 2-4 registrations for the same course.
Garden Party*: Use GARDENPARTY5 at checkout for 30% off any time you are purchasing 5-9 registrations for the same course.
Family Farm*: Use FAMILYFARM10 at checkout for 40% off any time you are purchasing 10 or more registrations for the same course.
- *IMPORTANT: The codes for multiple registrants will go through even if the number of registrants in your purchase doesn't match the code, but you will not be enrolled in the course unless the code and number of registrants match.
IMPORTANT: Please understand only one discount code may be applied per purchase.
Need more accessibility? Reach out and let's talk!