ONLINE WORKSHOP: The Science of Fantasies & Desire
Two Days Live Online with Dr. Justin Lehmiller, PhD
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 lead a fulfilling intimate life.
*Cant attend live? No problem! This event will be recorded so make sure to purchase a ticket and a recording will be sent to you. It will not be available to purchase after the conference ends so make sure to register today!
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Are you or your clients/patients 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.
FULL TRAINING SCHEDULE:
Friday, Dec 11th 10am-6pm CST (Central Standard Time)
Fantasy vs. desire: What’s the difference?
The who, what, when, where, and why of fantasies
How and why fantasies differ across gender, sexual orientation, and age
The science of desire and 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?
Discussing fantasies and desires in a relationship: Risk vs. reward
Saturday, Dec 12th 10am-6pm CST (Central Standard Time)
Communication: Tips and icebreakers that will allow you to confidently begin a dialogue with patients, clients or your partner
Making the leap from fantasy to reality: When and how? 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 and your clients?
The secrets to relationship success: Getting the sex life and relationship you want
ATTENDEE & REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Open to ALL professionals, their partners, friends and anyone that wants to learn!
16 LPC, LMFT, LCSW and AASECT* CEs for the Entire Weekend (Friday & Saturday)
8 LPC, LMFT, LCSW and AASECT* CEs for Friday Only or Saturday Only
For other professions needing CEs (psychologists, nurses, other health professionals), please check with Cassidy Seminars (link coming soon below)
Please note: CEs for Texas and Colorado licenses are included in the CE ticket(s) price options.
**FOR ALL OTHER STATE CEs outside of Colorado & Texas: Please purchase a ticket through Sexual Health Alliance AND use the link below to purchase your state CEs through Cassidy Seminars. You MUST purchase both to get access to the conference and obtain your specific state’s CEs.
Cassidy CE Link for Individual Days: https://www.academeca.com/CEUReg/SeminarInfo.aspx?seminarId=3726
Cassidy CE Link for Both Days: https://www.academeca.com/CEUReg/SeminarInfo.aspx?seminarId=3725
NEED A SCHOLARSHIP?
In collaboration with the BIPOC Collective, SHA donates two full weekend scholarship spots to every conference for BIPOC-identifying individuals.
*The BIPOC Collective's mission is to support the diverse community of BIPOC adult performers and sex-workers within the adult industry through mutual aid and advocacy with dignity and respect.
STUDENT DISCOUNTS
Are you a current college or graduate student? Email shacertifications@gmail.com with a copy of your student ID and current or next term’s course schedule to get each conference day for $99.
*Please note, this discount does not include CEs.
WANT TO BECOME SHA CERTIFIED?:
Want to stop paying for conferences one by one? This program can also be registered for and included as part of SHA’s full Sexuality Educator/Counselor/Sex Therapy Certification & Sexuality Consultant Program. Apply HERE to become SHA Certified and to gain all the CEs you need to apply towards AASECT Certification. Take your sexuality education even further and become sexceptional.
JUSTIN J. LEHMILLER, PH.D
Dr. Justin Lehmiller received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Purdue University. He is a Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute and author of the 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 50 academic works to date, including a textbook titled The Psychology of Human Sexuality (now in its second edition) 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 run the popular blog Sex and Psychology since 2011, and it now receives several million page views per year. He has been interviewed by numerous media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, CNN, 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 the Netflix series Sex, Explained, he has been on several episodes of the television program Taboo on the National Geographic Channel, and he has been a guest on Dr. Phil. Dr. Lehmiller has also appeared on numerous podcasts and radio shows, including the Savage Lovecast, the BBC’s Up All Night, and several NPR programs (1A, Radio Times, and Airtalk).
He is a popular freelance writer, penning columns and op-eds for major publications, including The Washington Post, Playboy, USA Today, VICE, Psychology Today, Men’s Health, Politico, 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, and Thought Catalog. He has also interviewed several prominent authors, journalists, and psychologists about their work for his blog and podcast, including Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Lisa Ling, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, and bestselling authors Christopher Ryan (Sex at Dawn) and Lisa Taddeo (Three Women).
Dr. Lehmiller has given talks around the world on sex, love, and relationships. He is available as an expert speaker and has experience consulting on legal cases, including taking the stand as an expert witness. Dr. Lehmiller has also worked with several major sexual health and wellness brands and is available as a spokesperson, as well as a media, marketing, and product development consultant.
*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