Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) through the Lens of Sexuality
Title of Event: Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) through the Lens of Sexuality
Description of Event:
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Intersex Beyond Pathology
Title of Event: Intersex Beyond Pathology
Date of Event: April 4, 2026
Time of Event: 3:45-6 p.m. PT
Location: Online Synchronous
Presenter/Speaker: Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE
Contact Name: Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE
Contact Telephone Number: (310) 721-4810
Contact Email: hello@everyonedeservessexed.com
Systemic Sex Therapy
Title of Event: Systemic Sex Therapy
Description of Event:
Grounded in the Ackerman Relational Approach (ARA), this 30-hour course explores advanced topics in sex therapy including sexuality and disability, transgender phenomena, paraphilic disorders, non-monogamy, asexuality, sexual compulsivity, surrogate partner therapy, sexsomnia, tantra, technology and intimacy, and ethics in a changing world.
Full Education Credits in Sex Therapy
Title of Event: Full Education Credits in Sex Therapy
Description of Event:
A Global Pathway to Professional Competence in Psychosexual Therapy
The Certificate in Sex Therapy Program is a 162-hour comprehensive educational experience designed to prepare clinicians, educators, and allied professionals for ethical, inclusive, and evidence-based psychosexual therapy practice.
Sexual Trauma
Title of Event: Sexual Trauma
Date of Event: Sept. 11, 2026
Time of Event: 10 a.m.-1:15 p.m. PT
Location: Online Synchronous
Sex Therapy (ST) Training:
ST3. Theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy problems.
Presenter/Speaker: Paula Leech, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Contact Name: Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE
Contact Telephone Number: (310) 721-4810
Contact Email: edst@everyonedeservessexed.com
Transformative Approaches to Addressing Harm
Title of Event: Transformative Approaches to Addressing Harm
Date of Event: Aug. 7, 2026
Time of Event: 4-6:15 p.m. PT
Location: Online Synchronous
Sex Therapy (ST) Training:
ST3. Theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy problems.
ST5. Principles of consultation, collaboration and referral.
Presenter/Speaker: Ignacio Rivera, MA
Contact Name: Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE
Contact Telephone Number: (310) 721-4810
Navigating Sexual Trauma Along the Reproductive Path
Title of Event: Navigating Sexual Trauma Along the Reproductive Path
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2026 SSTAR Annual Meeting - Sexuality in Connection: A Systemic Perspective
Title of Event: 2026 SSTAR Annual Meeting - Sexuality in Connection: A Systemic Perspective
Description of Event:
The conference will explore how sexuality is shaped by interpersonal dynamics, relational contexts, broader systemic influences, and technology. Emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge research with clinical applications, we will highlight how political, cultural, legal, relational, and digital systems surrounding individuals can shape sexuality and inform both practice and research in sexual health.
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6-hour AASECT Group Supervision
Title of Event: 6-hour AASECT Group Supervision
Description of Event:
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I’m excited to personally invite you to the upcoming 6-hour AASECT Group Supervision, starting on March 20, 2026. This group supervision is designed to provide a safe, collaborative space for you to enhance your skills, deepen your knowledge, and grow professionally.
Group supervision dates:
- Friday, March 20, 2026
- Friday, April 3, 2026
- Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM HST
Global Love: Expanding Sexual Wellness, Pleasure and Connection Across Cultures
Title of Event: Global Love: Expanding Sexual Wellness, Pleasure and Connection Across Cultures
Description of Event:
What if your understanding of sex, intimacy, love, and relationships wasn’t limited by culture, geography, or tradition?
This March, we are learning about love on a global scale. This event brings together internationally recognized cultural experts, sex therapists, educators, and clinicians to explore how intimacy, identity, and pleasure are experienced around the world.