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Lunch and Learn Series- Intro to Kink-Affirming Practice

Title of Event: Lunch and Learn Series- Intro to Kink-Affirming Practice
 
Description of Event:
This is a 1 hour introductory course on kink-affirming practice. We will cover common misconceptions about kink, the history in therapy of overpathologizing sexual behavior, and basic kink terminology and concepts, as well as resources for further self-study. 
 
Date of Event: 10/21/25
 
Time of Event: 12pm-1pm PST
 

Menopause Global Majority Conference: Iranti ẹ̀jẹ̀: Remembering Blood

Title of Event: Menopause Global Majority Conference: Iranti ẹ̀jẹ̀: Remembering Blood
 
Description of Event:
The Black Girl's Guide to Surviving Menopause is thrilled to announce our Menopause Global Majority Conference: Iranti ẹ̀jẹ̀: Remembering Blood, which will take place October 9-12, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina!
 

Sex & Culture: Exploring Intersectionality in Sex Ed & Therapy (Streaming Live)

 Title of Event: Sex & Culture: Exploring Intersectionality in Sex Ed & Therapy (Streaming Live)
 
Description of Event:
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST
BREAK: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST.
 
Please be sure you are available to attend both sessions of the day. Attendance for both sessions is required in order to receive full credit.
 
6 AASECT/ ISEE CEs

The Exceptional Therapist: Theory & Methods of Holistic Sex Therapy(Streaming Live)

Title of Event: The Exceptional Therapist: Theory & Methods of Holistic Sex Therapy (Streaming Live)
 
Description of Event:
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET
BREAK: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET
 
Note: This is a 3-day course. Please be prepared to attend all three days in order to receive full credit.
 
18 AASECT/ ISEE CEs
 
Are you ready to be a great Sexuality Therapist?

Affirming Asexuality (Streaming-Live)

Title of Event: Affirming Asexuality (Streaming-Live)
 
Description of Event:
This session offers a foundational overview of asexuality as a sexual orientation and cultural identity. Participants will explore definitions, orientation models, common clinical missteps, and affirming practices, with attention to how compulsory sexuality impacts care. Resources and inclusive strategies will be shared to support clients across the ace spectrum.
 

Sex & Culture: Exploring Intersectionality in Sex Ed & Therapy (Streaming Live)

Title of Event: Sex & Culture: Exploring Intersectionality in Sex Ed & Therapy (Streaming Live)
 
Description of Event:
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST
BREAK: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST.
 
Please be sure you are available to attend both sessions of the day. Attendance for both sessions is required in order to receive full credit.
 
6 AASECT/ ISEE CEs
 
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When Porn Is The Issue: Working with Couples & Individuals

Title of Event: When Porn Is The Issue: Working with Couples & Individuals

When couples are in conflict about porn, the most common clinical approach pathologizes the porn consumer while legitimizing the other partner’s grievances. This violates our commitment to neutrality. More importantly, it doesn’t help the couple.

To help us work more effectively with such cases, this webinar focuses on treating intrapsychic conflicts, power struggles, and existential issues relating to porn use and sexuality.

Moving Beyond Safety: Solidarity, Mutual Entanglement, and Erotic Embodiment

Title of Event: Moving Beyond Safety: Solidarity, Mutual Entanglement, and Erotic Embodiment

Many of us may want desperately to explore erotic embodiment and have mind-blowing sexual/sensual/kink experiences, but actually doing so can feel tremendously edgy and risky—particularly given that most of us hold various forms of trauma in our bodies.

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