JOIN US FOR OUR SEXCEPTIONAL ADVANCED SAR BY SHA ON August 3-6th in Denver!

THIS advanced SAR will be a combination of online meetings and in person process sessions during a large kink/BDSM convention.

THIS IS CONSIDERED AN ADVANCED SHA SAR.

*AUTOMATIC ACCEPTANCE IS GIVEN TO THOSE THAT HAVE ATTENDED A PREVIOUS SHA SAR or a SHA Advanced SAR.

REGISTRATION IS A 3 STEP PROCESS:

1.) APPLY THROUGH THIS GOOGLE FORM AND WAIT FOR SHA ADMIN APPROVAL BEFORE YOU MOVE TO THE NEXT STEP.*

*(IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED AN ADVANCED SAR WITH SHA IN THE PAST, SKIP THIS STEP)

2.) APPLY FOR VETTING PROCESS THROUGH HERE (once accepted, register before june 1st and get your hotel, flight, etc booked.) Put down SHA/Heather McPherson down as a reference

3.) PURCHASE YOUR SHA TICKET via the red BUTTON BELOW (You have have registered and been approved through the google form, you have applied and registered through G.o.D.S website.)

G.o.D.S INCLUDES VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS WHICH ARE OPTIONAL AND ARE NOT A PART OF THE Advanced SAR FOR AASECT CES. 

IF YOU NEED AASECT CES* FOR CERTIFICATION OR RENEWAL, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE.

IN ALIGNMENT WITH AASECT SAR GUIDELINES, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR BETWEEN STUDENTS AND FACILITATORS IS PROHIBITED. ANY SEXUAL INTERACTION BETWEEN STUDENTS AND FACILITATOR IS PROHIBITED BY AASECT.

Schedule of All mandatory Events from July - August 2023:

• Pre-Assessment due July 15th

• July 28th, 1pm - 7pm mountain time, Educational Online Event

• Aug 3rd, 4:30pm Welcome Session and Education

• Aug 4th, Friday: Lunch Time Process Session

• Aug 5th, Saturday: Lunch Time Process Session

• Additional optional activities are not for AASECT CE credit

AASECT NOTE: 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.

SAR FACILITATORS

JEN MEYER, LPC, LMFT, CST-S

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.

DAVID LEY, PH.D. CST-S

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.

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.