Professional communication and personal reflection skillls

Title of Event: East Coast Sex Ed Leadership Retreat

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Join us December 11–13, 2026, in the Greater Philadelphia Area for the East Coast Sex Ed Leadership Retreat! This weekend is designed to foster connection, renewal, and visionary thinking among those shaping the future of sexuality education, whether you’re a seasoned leader or emerging voice.

Start Date: 12-11-2026

End Date: 12-13-2026

Location: Pendle Hill Retreat Center, Wallingford, PA

Sexuality Education (SE) Training:

Title of Event: Fix My Teen… But Keep Me in the Loop

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This training provides a practical introduction to sex therapy with teens, focusing on how to navigate the often-complex triangle between therapist, parent, and adolescent. Participants will explore how to balance confidentiality and consent, establish trust with teens, and communicate effectively with caregivers who may have strong fears or expectations. Attendees will leave with concrete frameworks, phrases, and strategies they can immediately apply in clinical work.

Start Date: 09-24-2026

Title of Event: "Yes, but...,” "I tried that, and it didn't work,” and "I hate that idea”: Working Through Therapeutic Impasses

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

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Title of Event: Attachment-Based Clinical Supervisor Training

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Title of Event: Systems Under Strain: A Medical Family Therapy Approach to Sex Therapy Across Illness, Disaster, and Conflict (Series) ~ Course 1: Foundations, Cardiometabolic and Mental and Physical Illness

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Course 1 of Systems Under Strain series introduces Medical Family Therapy, Person of the Therapist work, and systemic sex therapy for cardiometabolic and comorbid conditions. Standalone or series entry.

Start Date: 10-09-2026

End Date: 10-09-2026

Time of Event: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM PDT

Location: Online Synchronous

Title of Event: First 3 Sessions Series for Spooky Season: Adolescents

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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 Embodiment of Consent: Feeling into Yes, No, and Maybe

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The Embodiment of Consent: Feeling into Yes, No, and Maybe

Title of Event: Do you dream of starting your own private practice? A virtual conversation exploring ethics, identity, personal values, and money in self-employment

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