Range of sexuality functioning and behavior

Title of Event: Asexuality and the Invention of “Normal”: Across Sex, Gender, & Orientation

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Title of Event: Transforming Sexual Narratives - Integrating Couple & Sex Therapy

Description of Event:

Title of Event: Libido and "Desire Discrepancy"

Date of Event: Jan. 15, 2027

Time of Event: 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. PT

Location: Online Synchronous

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.

Presenter/Speaker: Jan. 15, 2027

Contact Name: Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE

Contact Telephone Number: (310) 721-4810

Title of Event: Counseling in Pornography

Description of Event:

Working with pornography in session can feel complex, polarizing, and clinically overwhelming. This is an opportunity for a small, intimate workshop for 12 particpants.

This 1-hour training offers a clear, ethical, and practical framework to help you:
• Identify clinical concerns related to pornography use
• Differentiate presentation types
• Apply ethical communication strategies
• Utilize a structured assessment approach you can use immediately

Title of Event: SexKink-Aware Therapy: A Training for Professionals

Description of Event:

Clinical Training on Ethical, Affirming Care for Kink-Involved Clients

Are you a therapist looking to expand your competency in working with kink-identified clients? Join us for this dynamic, inclusive workshop to build your kink-affirming clinical practice.

Title of Event: Fantasy, Porn, and Sex "Addiction"

Date of Event: Aug. 7, 2026

Time of Event: 10 a.m.-1:15 p.m. PT

Location: Online Synchronous

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.

Presenter/Speaker: Paula Leech, LMFT, CST, CSTS

Contact Name: Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE

Contact Telephone Number: (310) 721-4810

Title of Event: Asexuality and the Invention of “Normal”: Across Sex, Gender, & Orientation

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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.

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Title of Event: Practicing Pleasure: An Anatomical Guide to Clitoral/Vulval Arousal

Description of Event:

This class is designed for anyone looking to enhance their relationship with sexual arousal through a better understanding of the vulva’s erectile network. If you are a sexual or mental health clinician, this course will provide the tools you need to empower clients on their journey toward sexual satisfaction.

Date of Event: February 27th

Location: Online Asynchronous

Presenter/Speaker: Julie L Miller, LCMFT, CST

Contact Name: Julie Miller

Title of Event: 6-hour AASECT Group Supervision

Description of Event:

Aloha!

I’m excited to personally invite you to the upcoming 6-hour AASECT Group Supervision, starting on March 20, 2026. This group supervision is designed to provide a safe, collaborative space for you to enhance your skills, deepen your knowledge, and grow professionally.

Group supervision dates:

- Friday, March 20, 2026

- Friday, April 3, 2026

- Friday, April 17, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM HST