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Diversities in sexual expression and lifestyles

Cultural Considerations in BIPOC and LGBTQIA Youth Suicide Prevention

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

Description of Event:

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.)

Addressing Sexual Trauma and Abuse in Sex Therapy

Title of Event: Addressing Sexual Trauma and Abuse in Sex Therapy

Description of Event:

This webinar will explore the impact of sexual trauma on intimacy and sexuality, including how it affects overall development and sexual development. Participants will learn to understand common traumatic responses and apply trauma-sensitive practices, as well as examine the effects of sexual trauma on couples and relationships.

Date of Event: Thursday, January 29th, 2026

Time of Event: 12:00 PM EST - 3:00 PM EST

Location: Online Synchronous

Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: Unlocking Pleasure, Safety, and Connection

Title of Event: Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: Unlocking Pleasure, Safety, and Connection

Description of Event:

How do we treat erectile dysfunction, sexual pain, vaginismus, rapid or “premature” ejaculation, low desire and difficulties with arousal and orgasm, among others? How do we bring our patients out of performance narratives and into their bodies, into pleasure? How do we unravel our patients from sexual trauma, bringing them into a greater sense of emotional and physical safety, embodiment, and freedom?

Certificate in Sex Therapy

Title of Event: Certificate in Sex Therapy

Description of Event:

A Global Pathway to Professional Competence in Psychosexual Therapy
The Certificate in Sex Therapy Program is a 150-hour comprehensive educational experience designed to prepare clinicians, educators, and allied professionals for ethical, inclusive, and evidence-based psychosexual therapy practice.

EDSE Sex Educator Certification - Fall 2026

Title of Event: EDSE Sex Educator Certification - Fall 2026

Description of Event:

FALL 2026 Cohort:

EDSE’s Sex Educator Certification is packed with the expansive sexuality, health, and pleasure information you need to level-up your career, elevate your knowledge, and become a true change-maker. We welcome attendees of all experience levels and from any service-centered field, including established sex educators, clinicians, and pleasure professionals seeking to brush up on their skills and knowledge with up-to-date language, information, and perspectives.

EDSE Sex Educator Certification

Title of Event: EDSE Sex Educator Certification

Description of Event:

EDSE’s Sex Educator Certification is packed with the expansive sexuality, health, and pleasure information you need to level-up your career, elevate your knowledge, and become a true change-maker. We welcome attendees of all experience levels and from any service-centered field, including established sex educators, clinicians, and pleasure professionals seeking to brush up on their skills and knowledge with up-to-date language, information, and perspectives.

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