Diversities in sexual expression and lifestyles

Title of Event: Talking About Kink in Sex Ed

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Research suggests that kink and BDSM-related interests and behaviors are more common than many people realize, with studies showing a wide range of prevalence depending on how kink is defined and measured. People who engage in kink deserve judgment-free, risk-reduction education. Learn about different models of consent, risk evaluation, and best practices for discussing kink behaviors in the classroom.

Start Date: 09-09-2026

Time of Event: 7-8 pm EST

Title of Event: Sex Education for the Non-Sex Therapist

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Title of Event: Intersectionality in Practice

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Intersectionality in Practice with Bianca I. Laureano, PhD, CSES, MA (Dr. / she / ella)

Intersectionality is a Black feminist gift that has been misappropriated and often used incorrectly, especially among sex professionals who have never engaged with Black Feminist Thought. Join us for a quick overview of correcting common errors when attempting to engage with an intersectional analysis, framework, and practice!

Title of Event: The Developmental Model™ of Relational Therapy Intensive Training

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This Developmental Model™ training is for therapists, clinicians, and coaches who want to take their relational work to the next level.

Through a blend of live, virtual instruction and ongoing consultation, this training has been designed to help you maximize and streamline the integration of this transformative approach to relational work.  

Title of Event: Sex Therapy With Orthodox Jewish Clients

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About 9% of the American Jews identify as Orthodox. For sex therapists practicing in areas heavily populated by Jews, it is important to have education on how to provide culturally and religiously sensitive sex therapy. This course will explore some of the practices in Orthodox Judaism that will play a role in sex therapy and will introduce therapists to therapeutic techniques and stregths-based approaches to work with this population.

Location: Online Asynchronous

Title of Event: Sex Therapy with Diverse Cultural and Religious Populations from Around the World

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Title of Event: Sensate Focus Touch Certification Program

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Join Linda, co-author of "Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: The Illustrated Manual" for a comprehensive Certification program designed to enhance your confidence and professional expertise in using this foundational technique in sex therapy with diverse clients and sexual concerns.

The program consists of 9 monthly online sessions, each lasting 1-2 hours, combining clinical and experiential learning through reading, didactic presentations, discussion, video demonstration and practice.

Title of Event: Safe Love, Fierce Compassion: Guiding Black Couples Toward Emotional Well-Being (Recorded)

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Title of Event: Cultural Considerations in BIPOC and LGBTQIA Youth Suicide Prevention

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Over the past several years the rates of suicide for Hispanic, Black, Asian and Pacific Islander youth have seen significant increases, while the rate of suicide amongst White youth has decreased.  Additionally, the risk of suicide among 2SLGBTQIA+ youth is three times that of their heterosexual and cisgender peers. (Chu, J., O’Neill, S.E., Ng, J.F., Khoury, O. (2022). The Cultural Theory and Model of Suicide for Youth.)

Title of Event: Disability and Medical Conditions in Sex Therapy

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Sex can pose an additional challenge to those who are differently-abled or who are partnered with those who are differently-abled. This course will examine some of the ways to additional challenges these clients experience and helps therapists feel comfortable navigating sexual difficulties with those who may have limitations in ability or who are experiencing medical conditions.

Location: Online Asynchronous

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