Clinically Grounded Sexual Wellness: Modern Therapeutic Strategies for Treating Desire and Behavior Without Stigma or Junk Science

Title of Event: Clinically Grounded Sexual Wellness: Modern Therapeutic Strategies for Treating Desire and Behavior Without Stigma or Junk Science

Description of Event:

Join SHA on April 11–12, 2026 for a powerful two-day online workshop exploring modern sexual health, evidence-based practice, and the evolving landscape of intimacy and wellbeing. Featuring Dr. David Ley, one of the most recognized voices in sex therapy, psychology, and sexual science, this event brings together top experts to help practitioners understand contemporary sexual issues with clarity, nuance, and research-driven insight.

Date of Event: 4/11/26-4/12/26

Time of Event: 10am-6pm Central Time

Location: Online Synchronous

Sexuality Education (SE) Training: 

SE1. Sexuality education training will include, but is not limited to: theory and methods of general education (including curriculum development, delivery and evaluation).
SE2. Theory and methods of sexuality education (including curriculum development, delivery and evaluation).
SE3. Ethical issues in sexuality education.
SE4. Theory and methods of approaches to sexuality education with specific populations (e.g., youth, older adults, couples, ethnic/ cultural/ faith-based populations, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities).
SE5. Theory and methods of different approaches to sexuality education delivery (e.g., small group work, one-on-one education, large group lectures or interaction, online delivery or use of other electronic means).

Sexuality Counseling (SC) Training: 

SC1. Theory and methods of personal/individual counseling.
SC2. Theory and methods of sexuality counseling approaches to specific populations (e.g., youth, older adult, couples, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, ethnic/ cultural/ faith-based populations).
SC3. Theory and methods of different approaches to intervention in relationship systems.
SC4. Theory and methods of decision-making concerning sexually related medical interventions.
SC5. Ethical issues in sexuality counseling.
SC6. Theory and practice of consultation, collaboration and referral.

Sex Therapy (ST) Training: 

ST1. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.
ST2. Techniques of sex-related assessment and diagnosis of the Psychosexual Disorders described in the current edition of the DSM.
ST3. Theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy problems.
ST4. Theory and method of approach to medical intervention in the evaluation and treatment of psychosexual disorders.
ST5. Principles of consultation, collaboration and referral.
ST6. Ethical decision-making and best practice.

Presenter/Speaker: Dr. David Ley

Contact Name: Michelle Melville-Kashon

Contact Telephone Number: (720) 248-8618

Contact Email: shacertifications@gmail.com

Event Website: https://sexualhealthalliance.com/modern-sexual-health-and-wellbeing

AASECT Approved CEs: 16