Ethical Foundations for a Sex Positive Practice, Module 2: Diversity & Intersectionality

Module Purpose

This module explores how intersecting identities, power dynamics, and sociocultural context shape dynamics and ethical dilemmas in clinical practice.

Ethics Credit Alignment: This module directly addresses justice, non-discrimination, power differentials, cultural context, and ethical decision-making in alignment with professional ethical codes.

Learning Objectives

• Address the concept of intersectionality and its implications for ethical decision-making in sex therapy.
• Reflect on how intersecting aspects of identity and professional role influence bias, privilege, and power in clinical practice.
• Integrate an “informed, but not knowing” stance as an ethical posture that balances professional knowledge with the expanse of individual identity and diversity.

Why This Matters

Ethical dilemmas do not occur in a vacuum. Clients’ experiences of sexuality, safety, and access to care are shaped by overlapping identities and systemic forces. Without an intersectional lens, clinicians risk imposing dominant narratives, overlooking power imbalances, and unintentionally perpetuating harm. This module strengthens ethical clarity by situating decision-making within real-world complexity.

Continuing Education Eligibility

Texas (LPCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, Psychologists) & Oregon (LPCs & LMFTs)

This course meets the continuing education requirements for professional ethics in both Texas & Oregon. CE certificates will identify ethics content and total clock hours for license renewal documentation.

Meets Texas 50% criteria for approved providers.

• Neither board pre-approves continuing education courses. Licensees are responsible for determining whether a specific course meets board requirements for their individual license and renewal cycle.
• Check with your state licensure board for eligibility in other states.

Facilitator

Stephanie “Vee” Van Fossen, LPC-S, CST, CCST

Austin, TX • Oregon Remote

Video links will be provided via email within 2 business days of course purchase.

Early Career Discount

A 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. Just plug this code in at checkout for 25% off any course: EARLYCAREER25

Refund Policy & CEs

A full refund may be requested no later than two weeks after the initial course release date (or purchase date of currently available on-demand material), provided no CEs have been granted. CEs will be granted within no more than two business days after submission of quiz and evaluation. Thank you for your patience.

Disclaimer

Although I’m a licensed clinician, this presentation is educational in nature and does not constitute therapy or a therapeutic relationship.