Diversities in sexual expression and lifestyles

Title of Event: Polyvagal Theory & KINK

 

Description of Event:

This course is designed for both professional mental health workers AND individuals looking to establish safety and connection in their KINKY sex practices. We'll examine how incorporating the modern science of Interpersonal Neurobiology with KINK dynamics can allow for increased co-regulation and self-regulation skills so we can fully enjoy the ANXIETY and STRESS we intentionally invite into SEX.

Title of Workshop: Sex Therapy Certificate at CIIS

 

Date: Spring 2025 term runs from February 7th – April 27th, 2025; Applications are currently open and due December 5th, 2024

 

Location: Synchronous hours online via Zoom and asynchronous hours online

 

Core Knowledge Area(s): 165 hours of content meeting all CKA requirements

 

Presenter: Zoe Sipe, Walt Sipe, Juan Camarena, Damon Constantinides, Fiona O’Farrell, Bianca Laureano & Estefania Simich

 

Title of Event: Navigating Sexual Desire: Conversations in Therapeutic Practice

 

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Title of Event: National Sex Ed Conference

 

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The National Sex Ed Conference will be held December 10-13 in Philadelphia, Pa. This year's event features more than 90 concurrent workshops and round table presentations, keynotes by Dr. Tanya Bass, Dr. Emily Nagoski, and Jess Melendez. 

 

Join the largest conference in the nation designed for sexuality educators.

 

Date of Event: December 10-13

 

Title of Event: Polyvagal Theory & KINK

 

Description of Event:

This course is designed for both professional mental health workers AND individuals looking to establish safety and connection in their KINKY sex practices. We'll examine how incorporating the modern science of Interpersonal Neurobiology with KINK dynamics can allow for increased co-regulation and self-regulation skills so we can fully enjoy the ANXIETY and STRESS we intentionally invite into SEX.

Title of Event: Crowd Pleasers: Play Parties, Threesomes, and Group Encounters

 

Description of Event:

Ever dreamed about having a three-way or joining an orgy? You’re not alone– studies suggest that more than 90% of adults have fantasized about it at some point. It’s a completely normal and harmless desire…and it’s surprisingly possible, if you really want to make it a reality.

 

Title of Event: Practical Polyamory #9: Navigating Your Polyamorous Dating Life

 

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Miscommunications, double-booked dates, and mixed-up birthdays might be hilarious in a sex farce, but that kind of mismanagement could spell doom for your polyamorous/nonmonogamous love life! Learning to navigate the joys and struggles of dating multiple partners can feel overwhelming, but the effort is absolutely rewarding.

 

Title of Event: Practical Polyamory #8: Jealousy as an Ally

 

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Jealousy: Start a discussion about polyamory, and you can set your watch by the 30 seconds it’ll take for someone to ask how you get over jealousy. 

 

Here’s the secret: You don’t.

 

Title of Event: Practical Polyamory #7: Don’t F*ck It Up

 

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Title of Event: Foundations in Sexual Health Certificate

 

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