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Socio-cultural and familial factors

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

Creating Cultures of Consent; What Parents and Educators Need to Know

Title of Event: Creating Cultures of Consent; What Parents and Educators Need to Know
 
Description of Event:
How do we take consent and make it applicable to our students daily lives? Through an exploration of research, scholarly expertise, and practical real-world application we can better formulate an understanding of what consent is, how we create consent cultures, and where the path forward lies.
 
Date of Event: 01/01/2025-12/31/2025
 

Sex Work Unveiled: Exploring the Lives and Laws of Sex Work From Past to Present

Title of Event: Sex Work Unveiled: Exploring the Lives and Laws of Sex Work From Past to Present
 
Description of Event:
Explore the history of sex work, legal frameworks, and the impact of FOSTA-SESTA in this 90-minute course. Learn about the Nordic model, decriminalization, and the pivotal role of sex workers as advocates for their rights and marginalized communities.
 

Why Fathers Matter in Sex Education

Title of Event: Why Fathers Matter in Sex Education
 
Description of Event: Fathers are often overlooked as valuable resources for teens' sexual health. Learn about their roles in discussing sex with their teens and supporting their involvement in sex education. Gain insights from interviews conducted with diverse fathers of teens from across the U.S.
 
Date of Event: 01/01/2025-12/31/2025

Then and Now: A Sex Ed Story 30 Years Apart

Title: Then and Now: A Sex Ed Story 30 Years Apart
 
Description of Event: Join us for an informative webinar showcasing the thought-provoking campaign, "Contraception Conversations." This session will feature a live discussion on public school sex education in Nebraska, featuring two individuals who attended the same high school with a significant time gap of 30 years. Gain valuable insights into the changes and advancements in comprehensive sex education advocacy over the years.

Pompomed Vulvas and Glittered Penises: Exploring Gender Through Play

Title of Event: Pompomed Vulvas and Glittered Penises: Exploring Gender Through Play
 
Description of Event: This lecture examines a year-long comprehensive sex and sexuality program for youth (aged 9-12) from refugee and immigrant backgrounds. Using the concept of youth agency, the analysis explores how students engage in art-making to challenge stereotypical assumptions about their bodies and gendered expectations.
 

Sex Therapy Certificate at CIIS

Title of Workshop: Sex Therapy Certificate at CIIS
 
Date: Fall 2025 running for five weekends of instruction between September 19th – December 6th, 2025; Applications due June 30th, 2025
 
Location (City, State or if online synchronous/asynchronous): 
• Synchronous hours online via Zoom 
• Asynchronous hours online 
 
Core Knowledge Area(s): 165 hours of content meeting all CKA requirements
 

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