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Health/medical factors that influence sexuality

Pelvic Health Physiology

Title of Event: Pelvic Health Physiology

Description of Event:

The pelvic health physiotherapy workshop will give practitioners a wider understanding of the pelvis, specifically the pelvic floor and its role within sexual health and dysfunction. The hope is that by the end of this workshop, you will have an understanding of what a pelvic health physiotherapist does in practice and when to refer patients. The workshop will emphasize the importance of working on a team in sexual health treatment to provide the best care for patients.

Date of Event: November 8, 2026

Problematized Bodies: How Our Physical Selves Shape Love, Work, & Identity

Title of Event: Problematized Bodies: How Our Physical Selves Shape Love, Work, & Identity

Description of Event:

No matter what people do, we do it in a body. That includes how we work, play, eat, parent, make love, think, feel, and die.

And so every patient’s body is part of the therapeutic process. Each week, you see patients struggling not just with illness, but with chronic pain, insomnia, limited mobility, loss of function, infertility, food allergies, sexual dysfunction, hidden disabilities, and weight problems. They also struggle with shame and isolation.

Aging and Sexual Health

Title of Event: Aging and Sexual Health

Description of Event:

This course will focus on the bio-psycho-social changes of ageing and their expression in sexual health in the post reproductive years. Sexual adaptations to chronic illness in both self and partner will be discussed.

Location: Online Asynchronous

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Demystifying Addiction in the Age of Opioids and Internet Pornography

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Demystifying Addiction in the Age of Opioids and Internet Pornography

Description of Event:

This session is dedicated to addressing the intricate challenges inherent in identifying and treating addiction, especially when individuals exhibit denial of their struggles. The presentation delves into the pervasive psychological experiences of individuals grappling with addiction, aiming to demystify the complexities surrounding addiction in mental health.

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