Sexual Attitudes Reassessment (SAR) Virtual - A Two Day Workshop

Title of Event: Sexual Attitudes Reassessment (SAR) Virtual - A Two Day Workshop

Description of Event:

What is a SAR?

A SAR is a process-oriented seminar that uses lecture, media, experiential methods, activities and small group discussions. The objective of a SAR is to give participants the opportunity to explore their attitudes, values, feelings and beliefs about sexual attitudes, behaviors and identities and how these impact their professional interactions. SAR is not a traditional academic experience to disseminate cognitive information, nor is it psychotherapy directed toward the resolution of personal problems. It is a psycho-educational experience, and as such is a highly personal, internal exploration that will be different for each participant. Small group discussions have demonstrated efficacy in achieving this self-exploration and awareness and is essential to the SAR process. SAR is not primarily for therapists, or educators, or medical professionals, or any specific group. However, any individual SAR may be targeted for a specific group, and therefore may be tailored to that group’s needs.

What are the goals of a SAR?

To increase understanding of the wide spectrum of human sexual behaviors, identities and orientations (being mindful of diversity, equity and inclusion), followed by the opportunity to identify their attitudes, values, feelings and beliefs regarding these behaviors including topics of comfort and discomfort.

To increase comfort when addressing and discussing a wide range of sexual topics encountered by the clinical or education professional.

To promote non-judgmental and respectful attitudes toward others whose attitudes, values, feelings, beliefs and sexual behaviors differ from those of the SAR participant.

What makes our SAR unique?

We are culturally and religiously sensitive providers who are committed to respecting everyone's religious and cultural values. We will learn about a variety of sexual practices by listening to guest lecturers and then will process our experiences as a group. No nudity or sexually explicit material will be shown.

Date of Event: October 12th, 2026 and October 13th, 2026

Time of Event: 9:00 AM EDT-4:30 PM EDT

Location: Online Synchronous

Core Knowledge Area(s): Sexuality Attitude Reassessment (SAR)

Presenter/Speaker: Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST,C-PST and Samuel Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST, CGT

Contact Name: Raiza Queen Calda Enriquez

Contact Email: office@rivkasidorsky.com

Event Website: https://rivkasidorsky.org/workshops/sar2days/view

 AASECT Approved CEs: 15