Addressing Modern Sexual Issues in Therapy and Education

Join SHA as we learn how to implement effective clinical strategies for an evolving world.

THIS CONFERENCE IS 100% LIVE ONLINE WORLDWIDE!

*Receive AASECT CEs* online for in-person credit!* You will receive login instructions the day before the conference once you register.

When it comes to sex, the definition of"mainstream" is changing — fast — and clients are disclosing new relationship and life issues in therapy that weren't on the radar 5 years ago.

These situations and countless more are walking into therapists' office every day, and most therapists have no training, resources, or guidance on how to conceptualize or treat these issues.

We will delve into how tech, media, and social changes affect modern sexuality, relationships, and mental health. Guidance on assessment, intervention, and treatment planning is given with lively, entertaining, and exciting real-world examples and case studies to help prevent over-pathologization of sexual behaviors, just because they're new, misunderstood, or scary. Therapists and educators will learn to support their clients in developing sexual integrity through self-understanding and acceptance.

RECEIVE UP TO 16 CEUS FOR LPC, LMFT, LCSW AND AASECT* OR SEE BELOW FOR UP TO 200+ AASECT CES WHICH ALREADY INCLUDES THIS WEEKEND!

(THIS PROGRAM CAN ALSO BE REGISTERED INDIVIDUALLY OR AS PART OF OUR FULL SEX THERAPY/EDUCATOR/COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR AASECT) REGISTER FOR CERTIFICATION TOWARDS AASECT THAT ALREADY INCLUDES THIS WEEKEND CLICK HERE.

FULL TRAINING SCHEDULE:

*BREAKS, SELF CARE TIME, AND EATING ARE ENCOURAGED AS NEEDED

Saturday, March 21st, 9am - 5pm

• The impact of the Internet on modern sexuality

• Nymphomania and satyriasis

• When homosexuality was a disease

• Social shifts and attitudes towards homosexuality and bisexuality

• Gender fluidity and modern concepts of pansexuality, genderqueer, etc.

• Supporting transgender teens and children in therapy

• Case studies and resources to understand sexual fluidity concepts

• Explore research about pornography use

• Address issues of pornography use in therapy

• Resolve moral/religious conflicts about pornography use

• Assist couples in negotiating boundaries around pornography use

• Case studies and resources for assisting patients in understanding and resolving porn-related problems

—> Sexceptional Lecture w/ Dr. ! (open to all friends, partners and general public!! 2pm-5pm) Includes one hour of fun with fun giveaways!

Sunday, March 22nd, 9am - 5pm

• Review research and changing social attitudes/laws on teen sexting

• Help parents to deal with their fears of teen sexting and educate youth about safety, responsibility

• Case studies of teens harmed by sexting and the social response to it

• Resources for assisting patients in understanding teen sexting

• Research on prevalence, impact, and personality of BDSM

• How to separate trauma from BDSM in therapy

• Case studies of couples and individuals who incorporate BDSM in their lives and relationships

• Self-assessment strategies for therapists to reduce and understand bias

• Shame reduction strategies in therapy

• Assessment strategies to identify roles/functions of sexual behaviors in life, personality, coping

• Harm reduction strategies to manage porn impact

• Research bias regarding sexuality is common and rarely disclosed

• Cross-cultural sexual effects are rarely described or investigated

Please purchase state license CEUs in addition to our ticket - Links are all below

Single day - https://www.academeca.com/CEUReg/SeminarInfo.aspx?seminarId=3251

Two days https://www.academeca.com/CEUReg/Order.aspx?selectedId=3219&offerGuid=a3509c74-6cf6-4f07-a5cc-815f00ddd1bc

DR. DAVID LEY

Dr. David J. Ley is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, known for bringing scientifically-accurate and clinically sound information to discussions about modern sexuality.

He serves on the board of the Sexual Health Alliance as an expert advisor and is an internationally-recognized expert on issues related to sexuality, pornography and mental health.

He has appeared on television with Anderson Cooper, Katie Couric, Dr. Phil and others. He has been interviewed in publications ranging from the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times and the London Telegraph, to Playboy and Hustler magazines. Dr. Ley has published extensively in both the academic and “pop” realms of literature. His latest book, Ethical Porn for Dicks, A Man's Guide to Responsible Viewing Pleasure has endorsements from Dan Savage and Pornhub.com and is a humorous and provocative handbook for men who want to think more comprehensively about porn.

The Myth of Sex Addiction (2012) and Insatiable Wives (2009) were revolutionary explorations of sexual issues which blended a powerful client-centered narrative with a rich understanding of psychology, biology and sociology.

*This program offers up to 16 AASECT CEs. This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 155 AASECT CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org

HOW DO I GET CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST, EDUCATOR OR COUNSELOR THROUGH AASECT IN CHICAGO?

THE SEXUAL HEALTH ALLIANCE (SHA) IS PROUD TO OFFER A FULL SEX THERAPY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WITH 155 AASECT CEs!

APPLY NOW HERE

*Includes ALL online classes + 3 in-person weekends in Chicago + Meet & Greet Parties with your cohort + Access to Online resource group and supervisor lists, "Do it for me" AASECT Application - we will fill it out with you, discussion sessions with THE experts, Welcome Swag Bag and more!

You’re joining a community of sex positive professionals. All of our in-person and online trainings are conducted by the top experts in the world. Complete all of your AASECT educational CE requirements with The Sexual Health Alliance!

Cost: $5150* Until April 28th, 2019

This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for AASECT CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org 

Do you or your clients live outside the lines? Have you ever wanted to see see the relationship differently and break out of the box of labels and rules? Or maybe you want to better understand the rebel in your life. This is the workshop for you!

Dr. Chris Donaghue is a world renowned therapist and a featured expert and guest co-host on CBS' "The Doctors" TV show, featured expert on VH1's "The Amber Rose Show." He has been featured on The Today Show, VICE, CNN, HLN, OWN, Nightline, Dr. Drew and featured in Newsweek, New York Times, Daily Beast, Men's Health, Cosmo, and National Geographic.

THIS GAME CHANGER WILL BE IN CHICAGO NOV 2-3rd, 2019! DR. CHRIS DONAGHUE WILL CHALLENGE EVERYTHING YOU THINK YOU KNOW MENTAL HEALTH. JOIN US FOR A SEXCEPTIONAL WEEKEND ON SEX OUTSIDE THE LINES AND REBEL LOVE IN CHICAGO FOR THIS GROUNDBREAKING TRAINING! HOST OF LOVELINE, TV PERSONALITY AND CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST, DR. CHRIS DONAGHUE WILL BE DELIVERING ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE TRAININGS IN THE WORLD YOU DO NOT WANT MISS!

SEXCEPTIONAL LECTURE W/ DR. CHRIS DONAGHUE (OPEN TO ALL FRIENDS, PARTNERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC 2:30PM) INCLUDES SEX NERD TRIVIA!

Please purchase state license CEUs Here for 1 day and Here if you are attending 2 days of the conference.

THIS TRAINING IS A TRAUMA INFORMED, INTERSECTIONAL, GENDER NEUTRAL, BODY AND SEX POSITIVE PRACTICE. 

FULL TRAINING SCHEDULE:

*BREAKS, SELF CARE TIME, AND EATING ARE ENCOURAGED AS NEEDED

Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 9am - 5pm

- Introduction to Sex Outside the Lines and Rebel Love

- The Sex and Body Negativity Complex

- Sexual Diagnoses as Body Shaming and Policing of Diversity

- Deconstructing Intercourse Biased Sex

- Gender, Identity and Orientation as Traumas

- Process Group and Clinical Discussion

—> OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: REBEL LOVE - Sexceptional Lecture w/ Dr. Chris Donaghue!! (open to all friends, partners and general public!! 2pm-5pm) Includes one hour of fun with our trivia team with prizes and sexy giveaways!

Sunday, Nov. 3rd, 9am - 5pm

- Experiential Work

- The Nervous System

- Flaws of a Heteronormative Fantasy of Marriage

- Problems with Medical & Therapeutic Models

- Issues of Monogamy

- Steps, Principles, Key Terms, Theory, and Treatment Goals

- Process Group and Clinical Discussion

Please purchase state license CEUs Here for 1 day and Here if you are attending 2 days of the conference.

Dr. Chris Donaghue is a Doctor of Clinical Sexology and Human Sexuality, Doctoral trained in Clinical Psychology, Licensed Clinical Therapist, and a Certified Sex Therapist. Dr. Donaghue specializes in individual and couples sex and marital therapy, as well as sexual compulsivity, sexual anorexia, sexual dysfunctions, and non-traditional sexuality, identities, and relationships. Dr. Donaghue is a member of American Association of Sex Counselors, Educators, and Therapists (AASECT) and the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS). Chris is one out of only four hundred individuals who completed the extra training to receive his CST Credentials. 

Dr. Donaghue is the co-host of the new "Loveline Podcast with Amber Rose," a featured expert and guest co-host on CBS' "The Doctors" TV show, featured expert on VH1's "The Amber Rose Show." He has been featured on The Today Show, VICE, CNN, HLN, OWN, Nightline, Dr. Drew and featured in Newsweek, New York Times, Daily Beast, Men's Health, Cosmo, and National Geographic. Dr. Chris Donaghue is the author of “Sex Outside the Lines: Authentic Sexuality in a Sexually Dysfunctional Culture,” that is currently used in the curriculum as UCLA, Princeton, and USC. Order the book on Amazon here. 

This program offers up to 16 AASECT CEs. This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 155 AASECT CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org

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A NEW BESTSELLER, AWARD WINNING BLOG, PODCAST AND MORE... DR. JUSTIN LEHMILLER IS COMING TO CHICAGO IN MAY!

TICKETS START AT $45! MULTIPLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE INCLUDING 150+ AASECT CES FOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING.

*Choose 1/2 day, full day or weekend!* Up to 16 AASECT CEs*. Option for LPC, LMFT, LCSW CEUs

JOIN US MAY 10TH-11TH FOR:  TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT. IT'S A PHRASE LOADED WITH PROMISE AND AMBIGUITY THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SPARK BOTH EXCITEMENT AND FEAR. EXCEPT, WITH DR. JUSTIN LEHMILLER AS YOUR GUIDE, YOU WILL DISCOVER EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO HELP YOUR CLIENTS LEAD A FULFILLING INTIMATE LIFE.

We're so excited to announce this weekend training event! Multiple days and ticket options available. And, best of all, it's open to everyone! This training is included in the Sex Therapy Certification Educational Training Program (plus 150+ AASECT CEs toward AASECT Certification) if you have already registered HERE.

Are you getting what you want when it comes to sex? Odds are, probably not. Most of us have sexual fantasies that we wish were part of our sexual reality; however, few of us have shared these desires with our partners, let alone acted on them, because fear, shame, and embarrassment are holding us back.

We need to move past sexual shame and learn to communicate our desires in order to establish happy and healthy relationships. Sexual communication has a number of benefits, from establishing greater intimacy and closeness to keeping passion alive for the long haul.

This program offers up to 16 AASECT CEs*. Open to ALL professionals, their partners, friends and anyone that wants to learn more!

Purchase CEUs for LPC, LMFT, LCSW and APA approved for Psychologists through Cassidy Seminars ($20 for 8 CEUs and up) Click CLICK HERE for 2 day or HERE for 1 day

FULL TRAINING SCHEDULE:

Friday, May 10th, 9am - 5pm (Dr. Justin Lehmiller)

- Sexual fantasy vs. sexual desire: What’s the difference?

- The who, what, when, where, and why of sexual fantasies

- How and why fantasies differ across gender, sexual orientation, and age

- The science of sexual fantasy: The most common fantasies, where they come from, and what they say about us

- Reconceptualizing paraphilias: Which sexual desires are truly uncommon and when does a sexual fantasy or desire become a cause for concern?  

- Processing, questions and closing

Saturday, May 11th, 9am - 5pm, w/ Dr. Justin Lehmiller

- Sexual communication: Tips and icebreakers that will allow you to confidently begin a dialogue

- Making the leap from fantasy to reality: What do you need to know?

- Monogamy vs. consensual non-monogamy: What are the unique benefits and challenges of each, and how do you figure out which approach is right for you?

- The secrets to relationship success: Getting the sex life and relationship you want

- Discussing fantasies and desires with partners: Risk vs. reward

- Sexceptional Lecture w/ Dr. Justin Lehmiller! (open to all friends, partners and general public!! 2pm-5pm) Includes games and fun with our trivia team!

- Questions and closing

This event is held at Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile, East Huron Street, Chicago, IL

(THIS PROGRAM CAN ALSO BE REGISTERED INDIVIDUALLY OR AS PART OF OUR SEX THERAPY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR AASECT) REGISTER FOR THE FULL SEX THERAPY CERTIFICATION TOWARDS AASECT THAT ALREADY INCLUDES THIS WEEKEND CLICK HERE.  

Dr. Justin J. Lehmiller received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Purdue University and is a Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute. He is also author of the new, highly praised book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life. Dr. Lehmiller is an award winning educator, having been honored three times with the Certificate of Teaching Excellence from Harvard University, where he taught for several years. He is also a prolific researcher and scholar who has published more than 40 pieces of academic writing to date, including a textbook entitled The Psychology of Human Sexuality (2nd edition released in 2017) that is used in college classrooms around the world. Dr. Lehmiller's research focuses on topics including casual sex, sexual fantasy, sexual health, and friends with benefits. His studies have appeared in all of the leading journals on human sexuality, including the Journal of Sex Research, Archives of Sexual Behavior, and The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 

Dr. Lehmiller has been interviewed by numerous media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, CNN.com, The Atlantic, The Globe and Mail, and The Sunday Times. He has been named one of 5 "Sexperts" You Need to Follow on Twitter by Men's Health and one of the "modern-day masters of sex" by Nerve.

Dr. Lehmiller has appeared on several episodes of the television program Taboo on the National Geographic Channel and is a frequent guest on podcast and radio shows, such as the Savage Lovecast and the NPR programs Radio Times and Airtalk. He is a popular freelance writer, penning columns and op-eds for several major publications, including Playboy, USA Today, VICE, Psychology Today, and New York Magazine. In addition, the articles he writes on Sex and Psychology have been syndicated on major websites, including Business Insider, Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Thought Catalog.

This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 155 AASECT CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org