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Socio-cultural and familial factors

Polyvagal Theory & KINK

Title of Event: Polyvagal Theory & KINK
 
Description of Event:
This course is designed for both professional mental health workers AND individuals looking to establish safety and connection in their KINKY sex practices. We'll examine how incorporating the modern science of Interpersonal Neurobiology with KINK dynamics can allow for increased co-regulation and self-regulation skills so we can fully enjoy the ANXIETY and STRESS we intentionally invite into SEX.

Sexuality Education Training for Parents of Children with IDD

Title of Event: Sexuality Education Training for Parents of Children with IDD

Parents are often responsible for educating their child about sexuality, yet many parents may not be prepared to teach these topics. Sexuality education is critical for children with intellectual disabilities, who may be vulnerable to sexual abuse and sexual behavior outcomes. Families can learn to educate their child about sexuality. 

Location: Online Asynchronous

Presenter: Dr. Deborah L. Rookes and Dr. Nicole Achey

Guilt, Pain, and the Absence of Pleasure: The Sexual Socialization of Black Female Adolescents

Title of Event: Guilt, Pain, and the Absence of Pleasure: The Sexual Socialization of Black Female Adolescents

Adolescent sexuality is largely constructed by society, peers, family, and sexual scripts. Black female adolescents are often socialized to expect sexual pain and guilt over sexual pleasure. In this session, we will explore Black female adolescents’ pleasure expectancies, the role of sexual guilt, and how society socializes them to expect more negative outcomes.

Location: Online Asynchronous

Does Consensual NonMonogamy Work?

Title of Event: Does Consensual NonMonogamy Work?

Popular wisdom holds that consensual nonmonogamy (CNM) doesn't work, obscuring the fact that the various types of CNM can "work" in different ways for different people. This talk introduces and defines types of CNM and explains the ways in which they might (or might not) work for various individuals.

Location: Online Asynchronous

Presenter: Dr. Elisabeth Sheff

CE Provider: Sex Ed Lecture Series

Separation of Church & Sex: Exploring the role faith in sexual health development

Title of Event: Separation of Church & Sex: Exploring the role faith in sexual health development

This talk explores how the church can support the development of healthy sex(uality) across the life span. Participants will be challenged to explore personal biases, assess the current need, or lack thereof, for the church's voice in education as opposed to just regulation, and identify ways to mobilize the power of the church’s voice as it relates to sexual health and wellness.

Location: Online Asynchronous

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