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Socio-cultural and familial factors

Advanced SAR: Sex & Drugs

Title of Event: Advanced SAR: Sex & Drugs
 
Description of Event:
This is the third time that Bianca Laureano, PhD, MA, CSE, CSES, and Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE, will present this intensive, two-day training for practicing and emerging sexuality professionals as well as professionals working in addiction treatment and recovery. 

Intimacy matters and Sex Therapy with South Asian Couples

Title of Event: Intimacy Matters and Sex Therapy with South Asian Couples
 
Description of Event:
Being prepared to support intimacy and sexuality issues within South Asian couples requires a nuanced understanding of cultural, familial, and systemic influences that shape relational dynamics. This workshop will provide clinicians with essential knowledge and practical interventions to effectively support South Asian couples in Couples therapy.
 

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.

AASECT Tantra SIG Meeting: A Framework for Understanding Classical Tantra and Neotantra

Title of Event: AASECT Tantra SIG Meeting: A Framework for Understanding Classical Tantra and Neotantra
 
Description of Event:
Christine Mason will lead the group in breathing and mudra; provide instruction on classical tantra and neotantra and sacred sexuality; cover practical ways to think of attunement and energy body; and assist participants in determining when neotantra is an appropriate modality for treatment.
 
Date of Event: 05/27/2025

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.

Smart Love and Pride of Sides Online Sexceptional Weekend

Title of Event: Smart Love and Pride of Sides Online Sexceptional Weekend
 
Description of Event:
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Joe Kort, a distinguished psychotherapist with a wealth of experience, will be a featured speaker at our Sexceptional Weekend Online. SHA welcomes Dr. Joe Kort back to our faculty to teach after not only teaching with Esther Perel, but also gaining his fame on TikTok!
 

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