ABSTRACT

This book offers support and guidance to sexuality professionals who are looking at different strategies to progress their careers, accounting for all the diverse jobs they can take on or create.

Bringing together contributions from the field of sexology, business, and marriage and family therapy, James C. Wadley combines elements of sexuality, business development, and entrepreneurship to help therapists consider their professional options. Chapters address topics such how to navigate consultative opportunities in sex education, clinical work, counseling, coaching, supervision, research, non-profit and for-profit entities, volunteer experiences, and in academic settings. Professional contributions offer practical advice as well as personal reflections, with insights ranging from obtaining consultative positions, to starting one’s own business, and using social media effectively.

Sexuality educators, counselors, therapists, healers, advocates, activists, researchers, policy makers, workers, and other consultants will find this book invaluable when navigating new ideas and professional paths they can take within the field.

chapter 2|14 pages

Sexuality Education Consulting

The Things They Didn't Teach in School

chapter 4|39 pages

Navigating Touch

Ethics and Triadic Relationships

chapter 5|7 pages

Allyship

From Passion to Influence

chapter 6|15 pages

Threading the Needle

Ethical Practice with Kinky Clients

chapter 7|14 pages

Survivor to CEO

Activation in Practice

chapter 8|19 pages

So… It's a Sex Podcast?

chapter 9|8 pages

Developing Persona

Sex Therapist, Sex Professional, Sex Worker

chapter 10|9 pages

REAL Professional Freedom

The Day I Decided to Leave a Group Practice to Start My Own

chapter 11|8 pages

Finding Your Niche

The Importance of Specialization and Branding

chapter 12|32 pages

The Business of Sex Coaching

13 Steps to Career Success as a Sexological Entrepreneur

chapter 13|9 pages

Beyond Therapy

Entrepreneurship in Sex Therapy Practice