Advanced SAR at Temptation in Mexico
JOIN US FOR OUR SEXCEPTIONAL ADVANCED SAR BY SHA ON DEC 3rd-7th, 2025 IN mexico!
THIS IS CONSIDERED AN ADVANCED SHA SAR
everyone is welcome to join!
FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY ATTENDED A SAR WITH US, REST ASSURED THIS WILL BE A WHOLE NEW EXPERIENCE! IF YOU NEED AASECT CES* FOR CERTIFICATION OR RENEWAL, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL, however, you must apply below before registering if you have not attended a SHA SAR.
We offer our events to anyone throughout the world who wants to attend, so all of our international friends are welcome!
*Please follow instructions and apply below if you have not attended a SAR. And, remember to update your passports now as it might take several months!
THIS IS CONSIDERED AN ADVANCED SHA SAR.
AUTOMATIC ACCEPTANCE IS GIVEN TO THOSE THAT HAVE ATTENDED A PREVIOUS SHA SEXCEPTIONAL SAR.
**IF you have never attended a SHA SAR OR THIS WILL BE YOUR FIRST SAR, WE ASK THAT YOU FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM. CLICK HERE.
SCHEDULE
Pre-Assessment due Nov. 8th
Arrive at Temptations in Mexico by 4pm, Wednesday, Dec 3rd,
Dec 3rd, Wednesday evening: Welcome & Introductions
Dec 4th, Thursday All Day: SAR (for those needing a basic AASECT SAR)
Dec 4th, Thursday Evening: Welcome to Advanced Attendees and start of Advanced SAR
Dec. 5th, Friday: Advanced SAR
Dec. 6th, Saturday: Catamaran Cruise
Dec. 7th, Free day
*AASECT CE credit will only be given for time in the classroom and not include optional activities.
Any events put on by the hotel are not for AASECT CE SAR credit and are not a part of the AASECT CE SAR training. Clothing is required during CE classroom time. Temptation includes various events that are optional and not part of the SAR for AASECT CEs.
If you need AASECT CEs* for certification or renewal, this is your chance.
There will be classroom time, experiential time, and optional events. Lodging and flights are not included and will be the responsibility of the participant. However, the resort is all-inclusive, including all beverages, food, theme night events, and special events.
Please note there are two separate “events” included. The event with AASECT CEs* includes classroom time, lecture, media and group discussion and follow the specific rules of a “sar for AASECT CEs.”
The rest of the experience/weekend is through SHA only as we are holding space for students to attend and/or observe optional extra curricular events and will provide time to process those experiences. These additional and optional events are not for credit through AASECT, nor a part of AASECT CEs* requirements for the AASECT SAR.
Note that your spot is not confirmed until we have formally approved your application and we have received your completed informed consent signed packet. In alignment with AASECT SAR guidelines, during the administrative and educational period, sexual behavior between students and facilitators is prohibited. Any sexual interaction between students and facilitators is prohibited by AASECT.
SAR FACILITATORS
DAVID LEY, PH.D.
David Ley is a clinical psychologist in practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Ole Miss, and his Master's and Doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Ley is licensed in New Mexico and North Carolina, and has provided clinical and consultative services in numerous other states. He is the Executive Director of New Mexico Solutions, a large outpatient mental health and substance abuse program in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Ley also serves on the advisory board for the Sexual Health Alliance.
Dr. Ley has been treating sexuality issues throughout his career. He first began treating perpetrators and victims of sexual abuse, but expanded his approach to include the fostering and promotion of healthy sexuality, and awareness of the wide range of normative sexual behaviors. Insatiable Wives is his first book and won a Silver Medal in the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year contest for 2009. Dr. Ley wrote Insatiable Wives following two years of interviews with couples around the country. His controversial second book, The Myth of Sex Addiction was released in March 2012, challenging the concept of sexual addiction and exploring a different model of male sexuality. The Myth of Sex Addiction triggered a firestorm of debate, allowing people to finally challenge the media hype of this pseudo-disorder. His new book Ethical Porn for Dicks, A Man's Guide to Responsible Viewing Pleasureis due out in Summer/Fall 2016. Dr. Ley may be contacted via email through the Psychology Today website.
KELVIN PACE, MS, LPC-S, CST
Kelvin graduated with a master’s in clinical psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2009. He has been a LPC supervisor for two years and he has been an AASECT certified therapist for 3 years.
Kelvin is the owner of KpaceCounseling, LLC where he serves clients in private practice. He does contract work with Full Spectrum Health as a behavioral health clinician where he works with an integrated care team delivering evidenced based care to persons of the LGBTQ+ community. Kelvin has worked for a local non-profit delivering mental health services to children and young adults that have suffered from complex trauma. With a firm foundation in trauma, he delivers trauma informed sex positive therapy to his clients. Kelvin provides services to couples and individuals dealing with sexual or relationship issues that include low desire, anxiety surrounding sex, and infidelity. His current focus is on mindfulness based interventions to manage sexual concerns and he works with persons that are either in or looking to explore non-traditional relationship orientations that fall under the umbrella of consensual/ethical non-monogamy.
HEATHER MCPHERSON, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S
Heather McPherson is the CEO and Founder of the Sexual Health Alliance, a premier education and certification provider for sexuality professionals. Heather also founded Respark, a national brand that encompasses a group therapy practice, Respark Foundation Nonprofit, and ReSpark Retreats. Respark Therapy & Associates (respark.co) is a group practice that serves Colorado, Washington and Texas specializing in sexuality and relationships. She is published in Playboy Magazine as well as Playboy Online, and has been featured on CNN, HuffPost, Rolling Stones, SheKnows, Quartz, Bravo, the Body, the Sun, Sex and Psychology with Dr. Justin Lehmiller, Psychology Today with Dr. David Ley, Parent Harald, and more. Heather McPherson has lectured at prestigious universities including University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University, University of Utah, University of Colorado Denver and Governors State University in Chicago. She is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor (LMFT-S) and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S). She also is the Texas Section Leader for AASECT (American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists). She has appeared on several podcasts including Loveline with Dr. Chris Donaghue as well as Sex with Dr. Jess. Heather helps clients gain confidence, rebuild trust, increase playfulness, and find passion and meaning in their erotic lives. Heather graduated with honors from Texas State University with a MA in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy; a CACREP Accredited Program.
“I think it is amazing, the diversity of individuals, bodies, capabilities, etc. being depicted in this SAR. I have been in others that did not have nearly as much diversity!!!!!”
— 2025 SHA SAR Attendee
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Enroll in SHA’s Sexuality Educator/Counselor/Therapist Certification Program to earn AASECT hours and all necessary CEs in one program. Apply HERE to become SHA Certified and advance your sexuality education.
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*This program offers up to 14 AASECT CEs. This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 14 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.
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No, this event is not eligible for a NBCC CE hours.
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If you have never attended a SHA SAR, you must apply and be formally accepted before registering. See the application form above to apply.