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Courtney R. Cohen, M.ed, CHSE

Long Grove,IL

Summary

Experienced, energetic and knowledgeable Sexuality Educator and trauma-informed Sexologist who has been working with individuals and the community at large for over a decade.

www.ccmissingpieces.com

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

DePaul University
03.2025 - Current

Sexuality Educator and Clinical Trainor

Owner Of Missing Pieces
09.2021 - Current
  • Curates dynamic sexuality trainings to clinical practices both in-person and remote with focus on marginalized sexualities.
  • Instructs and coaches clinicians on an individual basis for client specific needs.
  • Provides current sexual education material and resources to clinical practices.
  • Works is individuals and couples providing sexuality education, coaching and support

Lecturer

Adler University
02.2022 - Current
  • Introduced and lectured therapist trainees/doctoral students on working with marginalized sexual communities.
  • Created a multi-media platform and live demonstration for both a standard class and SAR.
  • Provided Q&A topics for students and created a needs assessment for trainees.
  • Lectured on the following dates:
  • 2/10/22, 3/8/22, 9/11/22, 9/29/22, 1/19/23, 1/20/23, 9/23/23, *2/3/24

Sexuality Educator- Sex Talk Parties

Owner
04.2021 - Current
  • Designs individual Sexual Wellness curriculum based on clients needs.
  • Provides interactive learning through multi-media outlets and hands-on demonstrations
  • Creates a safe learning environment, that focuses on them most up-to-date and medically acurate information regarding sexual pleasure and wellness.


Student Engagement Exchange

Institute For Sexuality Education & Enlightenment
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Designed curriculum and created content for students enrolled in ISEE to foster online educational and social learning.
  • Created a safe and healthy online platform for students to debate/discuss topics of sexuality.
  • Supported students holistic growth through philosophical exploration and community engagement.


Sexuality Wellness Educator

Pure Romance
09.2015 - 05.2018
  • Prepared interactive presentations for clients on use of sexual health products.
  • Curated own business plans for strategic purchases and sales.
  • Created outreach efforts to improve community sexual health.
  • Promoted available products through multimedia strategies.


Lecturer

Suffolk University
08.2009 - 05.2012
  • Lecturer for Freshman Seminars: Focused on critical thinking skills and writing for success in a college classroom.
  • Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning and experiential learning.
  • Used different modalities and support materials to facilitate the learning process.
  • Assessed students for growth and places where more instruction was needed. Assessed myself as an educator and my impact on student learning.


Education

Certification - Somatic Psychology

Somatopia
San Rafael, CA
10-2024

Certification - Somatic Psychology

Somatopia
San Rafael, CA
01.2024

Sexuality Education Certification - Sex Education

ISEE
Northampton , MA
08.2022

Master of Arts - Education Curriculum And Pedagogy

Suffolk University
Boston, MA
04.2007

Bachelor of Arts - International And Intercultural Communication

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.2003

Skills

  • Passionate Leader and Entrepreneur and Educator
  • Proficient in curriculum design
  • Proficient in multi-media education
  • Dedicates time to continued learning
  • Adaptable and sensitive to difficult topics
  • Respectful and inclusive of all backgrounds and sexualities
  • Committed to DEI work

Presentations


"Pleasure Based Comrehensive Sex Education" presented at LCBHA (Lake County Behavioral Health Association) 2/4/2025


"Giving Language to Sensation"  presented at IAMFT Conference: Sex in the Windy City,  9/28/2023


"Supporting Clients in Finding Sexual Language: Why it's Important" presented at LCBHA (Lake County Behavioral Health Association) 5/12/2023




Affiliations

  • Member of ASSECT 2019 to present
  • Treasurer and Member of Lake County Behavioral Health Association

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

DePaul University
03.2025 - Current

Lecturer

Adler University
02.2022 - Current

Sexuality Educator and Clinical Trainor

Owner Of Missing Pieces
09.2021 - Current

Sexuality Educator- Sex Talk Parties

Owner
04.2021 - Current

Student Engagement Exchange

Institute For Sexuality Education & Enlightenment
03.2021 - 01.2023

Sexuality Wellness Educator

Pure Romance
09.2015 - 05.2018

Lecturer

Suffolk University
08.2009 - 05.2012

Certification - Somatic Psychology

Somatopia

Certification - Somatic Psychology

Somatopia

Sexuality Education Certification - Sex Education

ISEE

Master of Arts - Education Curriculum And Pedagogy

Suffolk University

Bachelor of Arts - International And Intercultural Communication

University of Iowa

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