2026 SSTAR Annual Meeting - Sexuality in Connection: A Systemic Perspective

Title of Event: 2026 SSTAR Annual Meeting - Sexuality in Connection: A Systemic Perspective

Description of Event:

The conference will explore how sexuality is shaped by interpersonal dynamics, relational contexts, broader systemic influences, and technology. Emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge research with clinical applications, we will highlight how political, cultural, legal, relational, and digital systems surrounding individuals can shape sexuality and inform both practice and research in sexual health.

Meeting Learning Objectives:

1) Participants will examine how sexuality and sex therapy practice are shaped by interpersonal dynamics, broader systemic influences, and technology.

2) Participants will explore emerging research and interventions relevant to diverse populations and relationship contexts.

3) Participants will analyze the latest research and clinical advances in the assessment and treatment of sexual difficulties from a systemic perspective.

4) Participants will explore how to integrate biopsychosocial and evidence-based insights into sex therapy.

Date of Event: May 7-9, 2026

Location: In person in Vancouver, BC & Online Synchronous.

Sexuality Counseling (SC) Training: 

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.

Sex Therapy (ST) Training: 

ST1. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.
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.
ST6. Ethical decision-making and best practice.

Presenter/Speaker: See agenda for details on workshop presenters and plenary speakers

Contact Name: Malyn Kuntz

Contact Email: info@sstarnet.org

Event Website: https://sstarnet.glueup.com/event/2026-sstar-annual-meeting-sexuality-in-connection-a-systemic-perspective-162242/

AASECT Approved CEs: 19.75 Credits over 3 days (pre-con workshops + two conference days)