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!
This event includes various activities which are optional and are not part of the SAR for AASECT CEs.
*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!
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. Hedonism 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.
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.
SCHEDULE
Pre-Assessment due Nov. 8th
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: Free day
Dec. 7th, Free day
*Additional optional activities are not for AASECT CE credit
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.
THIS IS CONSIDERED AN ADVANCED SHA SAR. AUTOMATIC ACCEPTANCE IS GIVEN TO THOSE THAT HAVE ATTENDED A PREVIOUS SHA SEXCEPTIONAL SAR.
**IF THIS WILL BE YOUR FIRST SAR, WE ASK THAT YOU FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM. CLICK HERE.
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.
JEN MEYER, LPC, LMFT, CST
Jen Meyer is the owner and founder of Jen Meyer Therapy, LLC, a private therapy practice in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. As a highly sought-after sex therapist who works with a wide variety of concerns related to sex, intimacy and relationships, Jen strives to provide every client with effective therapy treatment in an affirming and compassionate environment that gives them the greatest opportunity to travel the path towards their best self.. As a highly-motivated professional dedicated to perfecting her craft, Jen travels frequently to obtain training on the latest therapy tools and trends from the best and most well-known minds in the sex therapy world. She is also active within and has been asked to present to various profession organizations both locally and nationally that help maintain her integrated network of healthcare professionals for her clients benefit, including the following: Sexual Health Alliance (SHA), American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), Denver Sexual Medical Alliance (DSMA) and Colorado Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (COAMFT). Jen has also pursued a number of professional certifications along the way, including her CST, LMFT and LPC. She obtained a Masters of Art (MA) in Counseling from Oakland University, a fully accredited program by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and has completed a one-year program Sexual Health Certificate Program. Jen takes pride in being surrounded by some of the best sexologists and healthcare professionals in her field, many of whom continue to be dear friends, along with many others who continue to inspire her and make her a better person and therapist.
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.
*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. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org
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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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Email shacertifications@gmail.com with your student ID and current or next term’s course schedule to receive your student rate.
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Yes, this event is eligible for a maximum of 14 CE hours. Please email shacertifications@gmail.com if you are interested in receiving these credits.
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Yes! You don’t have to be a SHA student or alumni to attend one of our events. We welcome anyone who is passionate about sexual health to attend our events.
