Get Kink Informed Certified with Sexual Health Alliance

Yes, it’s not too good to be true. Sexual Health Alliance now offers Kink Informed Certification!

Maybe you are a therapist or sex coach with kinky clients, or you’ve just been dying to learn more about kink. Either way, Sexual Health Alliance and the one and only Midori have teamed up to rock your world with the new Kink Informed Certification (KIC) program!

Finally, you have one place where you can receive accurate, professional, and inclusive information about kink. The information provided in the KIC program by Sexual Health Alliance is one of a kind in that it’s progressive, comprehensive, and contains information from experts around the world. This training makes you a better professional serving those that engage in kink, BDSM, and alternative sexuality.

We know, you were sold when you saw the word “kink” in the title, but let us tell you more about the KIC program!

What is the Kink Informed Certification Program (KIC)?

This is the part where you get all of the juicy program details. The Kink Informed Certification (KIC) program is one of the specialty certifications offered by the Sexual Health Alliance. We also offer specialty certificates in Consensual Non-Monogomy and Problem Sexual Behavior. These specialty certifications take sexuality education to the next level and provide a competitive edge to your services as a sexuality provider.

Here are a few of the KIC program basics:

The KIC program take 6 to 12 months to complete
It is 100% online and flexible
You will gain 125 CEs
The program utilizes a strength-based approach
ALL are welcome to attend the program
Payment plans are available
Start anytime, we have rolling cohorts!

When you join the KIC program, you get to be a part of our incredible community, attend live training and webinars, and have access to so many valuable resources. Just in case you missed it before (we know you didn’t, we just want to brag), the one and only Midori is one of our expert instructors!

What is the KIC program like? What will I learn about kink?

Whether you are like, “WTF is kink?” or “It’s about handcuffs, right?” or “This is my life.”, the KIC program has something valuable for you. Here’s an outline of what is included.

A specialized & pace-accessible online learning platform
- Including articles, discussions, engaging projects, and media facilitated by SHA
9 live meetings with Q+A led by MIDORI
- Held once a month on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm Central time (tentative)
Monthly case consultations with MIDORI
- Every month directly following the live webinars, stay online to discuss current cases and learn more from example case studies. Don’t have a specific case to discuss? Listen & learn for your future work.
Monthly Special Topic Recorded Webinars with expert guests
- Special Guests will challenge your notions on kink and BDSM relationships
A Specialized SHA Certification in Kink
- Receive a specialized certificate and extensive knowledge to assist in all forms of kink and BDSM in your work in the helping professions.

From start to finish, this certification program is packed with useful information. The curriculum is comprehensive, engaging, and delivered in formats that will keep you interested in each lesson.

This is an outline of the KIC curriculum. Our website also contains a handy curriculum graphic that you can save and reference.

The Kink Informed Certification Core Curriculum

Basics of kink
Competent care from a therapeutic perspective
Consent and negotiation in kink
Relationship diversity in kink population
Psychobiology of kink
Minority stress, kink identity development, and health disparities
How to not perpetuate the stigma of kink
Kink and mental health issues
Assisting clients in coming out
Politics of sex and gender in kink
International and cultural diversity in kink
Much more topics!

As you can see, we start out with the basics that you need to know and build up to more challenging topics. No matter where you currently are on the spectrum of kink knowledge, there is something new for you to learn, see in a new light, and important conversations to be had.

Why would I want to be Kink Informed Certified?

Obviously, this program sounds incredible, but why would it benefit me to be Kink Informed Certified? This is a really good question. It’s important to consider how this certification and knowledge will benefit your professional life, your personal life, or both.

Professionally, this certification can help you in a few different ways.

Displaying this certification on your website or resume can attract new clients or employers who want to work with a Kink Informed Provider
Earning this certification will give you a competitive edge over someone who doesn’t have it
The education you’ll gain from this program will help you be a better provider to all of your current and future clients who engage in kink, BDSM, and alternative sexuality
The CES from this program counts towards your AASECT certification (bonus!)

On a personal level, the education you’ll receive about kink, BDSM, and alternative sexuality throughout this program will help you grow as an individual.

This programming can help you address any stereotypes or biases you may have about kink, BDSM, or alternative sexuality
You’ll build connections and community with open-minded people and experts who will help your personal growth and development in this area
During this program, you’ll expand your knowledge and skillset that might benefit your own sexual life or those of people close to you

If this is an area you are interested in or have a passion for learning more about, there’s no better place to receive your education than from Sexual Health Alliance. We are known for finding high-quality experts who are literally the best of the best in every certification program, workshop, and training we provide.

How do I apply for the KIC program?

2 clicks away!

It’s really that easy, yes, for real.

Step 1: Visit the Kink Informed Certification page on our website

Step 2: Click the Pay Tuition button on the webpage

Step 3: Choose your payment option

Option A: Pay the full tuition of $3,897 that includes CES
Option B: Pay the full tuition of $2,997 that does NOT include CES
Option C: Pay tuition on a nine-month payment plan, $595/month that includes CES
Option D: Pay tuition on a nine-month payment plan, $347/month that does NOT include CES

Now you are ready to start your journey to becoming Kink Informed Certified!

At Sexual Health Alliance, you are the most important people to us. We are here to help answer your questions and provide support whenever you need us. Call us or send us a message anytime by visiting our Contact Page, or sending us an email at SHAcertifications@gmail.com

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