Understanding ENM: Mononormativity in Therapy & Sex Ed

Title of Event: Understanding ENM: Mononormativity in Therapy & Sex Ed

Description of Event:

Just in time for Valentine's Day! In this workshop, we will explore the presence of mononormativity (assumption of and defaulting to monogamous values) within the therapeutic and sexuality education spaces. Participants will be invited to explore the impact of mononormativity on non-monogamous clients and students and how to best support more inclusive lenses and practices.

Date of Event: 2/12/26

Time of Event: 6:30-8:00 PM EST

Location: Online Synchronous

Sexuality Education (SE) Training: 

SE1. Sexuality education training will include, but is not limited to: theory and methods of general education (including curriculum development, delivery and evaluation).
SE4. Theory and methods of approaches to sexuality education with specific populations (e.g., youth, older adults, couples, ethnic/ cultural/ faith-based populations, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities).

Sexuality Counseling (SC) Training:

SC1. Theory and methods of personal/individual counseling.
SC2. Theory and methods of sexuality counseling approaches to specific populations (e.g., youth, older adult, couples, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, ethnic/ cultural/ faith-based populations).

Presenter/Speaker:Jules Purnell, M.Ed. & Eric Scroggin, LPC

Contact Name: Jules Purnell

Contact Email: julesmpurnell@proton.me

Event Website: bit.ly/UnderstandENM

AASECT Approved CEs: 1.5