SEXUAL ATTITUDE REASSESSMENT (SAR)
April 28-29, 2023
IN PERSON in Orange County, CA
(Halfway Between L.A. and San Diego!)
AASECT Approved for 14 Hours of Juicy SAR Goodness!
Facilitated by Stephanie Buehler, PsyD, CSTS
IN PERSON in Orange County, CA
(Halfway Between L.A. and San Diego!)
AASECT Approved for 14 Hours of Juicy SAR Goodness!
Facilitated by Stephanie Buehler, PsyD, CSTS
A Facilitated Tour Into the Mysteries of Sex...
Getting the Kinks Out:
A SAR EXPERIENCE
- Friday, April 28th, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM PST
- Saturday, April 29th, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM PST
14 Hours* of Juicy Content for
$629 (Early Bird Pricing is $529)!
Enrollment limited to keep the workshop a safe and intimate experience, don't lose out--sign up now!
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Take a SAR and You'll Find out!
A Unique Growth Experience!
People who take a SAR generally emerge with new self-knowledge about their own sexuality. This helps them be more open-minded and compassionate of those clients whose experience of sexuality may be very different from their own.
When we are unable to acknowledge or be in touch with our own misconceptions about the broad span of human sexual behavior, we can end up projecting guilt and shame onto others. Nobody wants that!
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Who Can Benefit from a SAR?
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Hotel & Location Information
Book your stay at the Marriott Residence Inn, Costa Mesa for $179 + tax per night for the nights of April 27, 28, and 29th. The hotel reservation link will be available in the course page after you enroll.
Costa Mesa is centrally located in Orange County, CA which is midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. OC is home to Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island, the Lab, the new OC Museum, the Bowers Museum, and of course world class beaches including Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. It is also home to UC Irvine, CSU Fullerton, Chapman University, and a branch of Korean-based Daybreak University. No guarantees, but weather in April tends to be sunny!
Travel to Orange County is easiest if you can fly into Santa Ana/John Wayne Airport, as the hotel is only minutes away from the airport. However, you may want to check flights to LAX as there are more nonstop routes--just keep in mind that the drive can take anywhere from 45-90 minutes.
Hotel Address and Phone: 881 W. Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA. (714)241-8800.
Covid Policy: As of January 27, 2023 Covid risk in Orange County is low. Following CDC guidelines, people are not required to mask. We ask that if you have any symptoms of Covid or other contagious illness such as the flu that you do not attend the SAR. If the Covid risk in Orange County changes, we will let you know if the Covid Policy changes as well. If circumstances change to high, we reserve the right to take this event online.
Costa Mesa is centrally located in Orange County, CA which is midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. OC is home to Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island, the Lab, the new OC Museum, the Bowers Museum, and of course world class beaches including Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. It is also home to UC Irvine, CSU Fullerton, Chapman University, and a branch of Korean-based Daybreak University. No guarantees, but weather in April tends to be sunny!
Travel to Orange County is easiest if you can fly into Santa Ana/John Wayne Airport, as the hotel is only minutes away from the airport. However, you may want to check flights to LAX as there are more nonstop routes--just keep in mind that the drive can take anywhere from 45-90 minutes.
Hotel Address and Phone: 881 W. Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA. (714)241-8800.
Covid Policy: As of January 27, 2023 Covid risk in Orange County is low. Following CDC guidelines, people are not required to mask. We ask that if you have any symptoms of Covid or other contagious illness such as the flu that you do not attend the SAR. If the Covid risk in Orange County changes, we will let you know if the Covid Policy changes as well. If circumstances change to high, we reserve the right to take this event online.
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Costa Mesa is just ten minutes from the ocean!
Meet Your SAR Facilitators
Stephanie Buehler, PsyD, CSTS
Director, LearnSexTherapy.com
Stephanie Buehler, MPW, PsyD, CST-S, IF is a licensed psychologist, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, and Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. Dr. Buehler specializes in women’s sexual health; sexuality, chronic illness, and cancer; sexual pain disorders; and sexuality and mental health. She has worked with patients in many medical settings including oncology in a pediatric hospital; an integrated wellness center; a pelvic floor PT clinic; and a clinic for women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
Dr. Buehler is the author of several books, including a bestselling textbook, What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know about Sex and Counseling Couples Before, During, and After Pregnancy: Sexuality and Intimacy Issues. Dr. Buehler also created The Buehler Institute and LearnSexTherapy.com to provide continuing education in sex therapy for psychotherapists and sexuality counseling for healthcare providers. Dr. Buehler has spoken to lay and professional audiences all over the US and around the globe and is frequently quoted in the media, most recently in The Atlantic, Men’s Health, Business Insider, and healthcentral.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your SAR AASECT approved?
Yes. LearnSexTherapy.com is sponsored by The Buehler Institute, which is an approved institutional provider for AASECT.
Will you offer other types of CE, e.g., APA?
The SAR experience is unique to AASECT, and we are only able to offer AASECT CE to those who have completed the SAR experience. If you are seeking coursework that results in APA, NBCC, or CA Board of Nursing CEs, please see our Course Page.
Can anyone take the SAR?
Graduate students and professionals who want to become AASECT certified must take a SAR. Professionals who cannot meet the AASECT residency requirement but who are enrolled in one of The Buehler Institute's programs are welcome to attend.
Can I take the SAR if I am in a program from another AASECT provider?
Of course! We do give our program members an early alert when enrollment opens, though, so don't hesitate!
Why is your SAR 10 hours instead of 14 hours or more?
We decided to meet what was the minimum requirement for AASECT certification purposes because it allowed busy professionals to arrive Friday afternoon, stay all day Saturday, and fly out. AASECT recently changed the requirement to a 14-hour minimum, which begins January 2022. Enjoy the convenience of a 10-hour SAR!
Is the SAR completely online?
Yes. Due to COVID we will only be offering an online SAR experience. We may offer live SAR experiences in the future.
Who the heck are Stephanie Buehler, Natasha Helfer, and Ruby Bouie Johnson?
Dr. Stephanie Buehler is a licensed psychologist and Natasha Helfer is an LMFT, and both are Certified Sex Therapists and Supervisors of Sex Therapy. Ruby Johnson recently went through our program and offers valuable perspective and insight on African American sexuality and kink. Between them they have over 45 years of experience in the field and have lead many types of groups, including past SARs. Dr. Buehler is Director of LearnSexTherapy.com by The Buehler Institute and is the author of What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know about Sex, 3rd ed. For more about our team, see our About Us page.
Will there be sexually explicit material?
Yes. We have carefully curated sexually explicit material and show it not to titillate but to make certain points about human sexuality. The Buehler Institute SAR is designed to make you think about people and the diverse range of sexual expression and experiences. You are not required to watch the material, but you are required to participate in discussion.
What if I am triggered by the SAR?
We will do our best to give a trigger warning before showing certain material, but we cannot predict who might be triggered or what materials may prove triggering. At times, activation by a certain material or experience is a surprise to everyone involved. You will have the opportunity to process material in small groups, in pairs, and as a whole group. You may also send a private message to Stephanie, Natasha, or Ruby. Finally, we encourage you to identify either another certified AASECT member or a supervisor with whom you can further discuss your response after the SAR experience is completed.
What is the refund policy?
Due to AASECT requirement to limit SAR attendance, the policy is no refunds after October 7th unless we have someone to take your place from our waitlist. Sorry, there are no make-ups available for future dates. We do charge a $50 fee for refunds to cover the payment platform processing fee and our labor. Thank you for understanding.
Do you offer any financial assistance?
LearnSexTherapy.com is committed to expanding access to education and professional development. To ensure that the learning and working environments we shape are inclusive in serving all people, we are pleased to offer financial assistance to members of traditionally marginalized groups. In lieu of a DEI scholarship for this event, we are offering an early bird special of $100. If you are signing up after the early bird special has ended, please shoot as an email at [email protected] and we will extend the early bird pricing for you. We do offer DEI specific scholarships for our Comprehensive Sexology Program; please inquire.
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Still have questions? Need an information packet?
We strive to offer good customer service. Either a support team member or Dr. Stephanie Buehler will get back to you ASAP. Also check out our FAQ page for quick answers to many questions.
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