ONLINE WORKSHOP: Modern Sexual Issues in Therapy & Education with Dr. David Ley, PhD, CST-S
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
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 overpathologizing 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.
FULL TRAINING SCHEDULE:
*BREAKS, SELF CARE TIME, AND EATING ARE ENCOURAGED AS NEEDED
Saturday, March 27th, 10am - 6pm CST (Lunch: 1pm - 2pm CST)
| 8am - 4pm PST | 9am - 5pm MT | 11am - 7pm EST
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
Sunday, March 28th, 10am - 6pm CST
| 8am - 4pm PST | 9am - 5pm MT | 11am - 7pm EST
*BREAKS, SELF CARE TIME, AND EATING ARE ENCOURAGED AS NEEDED
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
WANT TO BECOME SHA CERTIFIED?:
Want to stop paying for conferences one by one and gain hours towards AASECT Certification too? 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.
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.
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Full Weekend
SATURDAY ONLY
SUNDAY ONLY
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Dr. David Ley, Phd, CST-S
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.
NEED A SCHOLARSHIP FOR THIS CONFERENCE?
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.
AASECT CREDITS
*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