Smart Love and Pride of Sides
with Dr. Joe Kort + expert guest speakers!
100% Online Conference
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Joe Kort, a distinguished psychotherapist with a wealth of experience, will be a featured speaker at our Sexceptional Weekend Online. SHA welcomes Dr. Joe Kort back to our faculty to teach after not only teaching with Esther Perel, but also gaining his fame on TikTok!
As the clinical director and founder of The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, Michigan, Dr. Kort has dedicated 36 years to helping individuals and couples enhance their lives and strengthen their relationships. With expertise in a wide range of areas, from marital conflicts to sexual health, LGBTQIA affirmative therapy, and trauma recovery using EMDR, Dr. Kort's contributions to the field of psychotherapy are invaluable. He holds multiple certifications, is an accomplished author, and hosts the podcast series "Smart Sex, Smart Love."
Straight Guise: Helping Male Clients with Sexual Identity Confusion
Many therapists have reported an increase in male clients who are entering therapy with confusion around their sexual identity. These include self-identified straight men who are having sex with other men, gay men married to women and struggling to come out, and men who have been sexually abused by male perpetrators who are disoriented around their sexual orientation. To support these men, therapist need to know how to explore potential underlying reasons for confusion about sexual identity, which can range from histories of sexual abuse to fluid, heteroflexible, or bisexual identities. In this workshop, you’ll gain the most up-to-date information on how to talk about sexual identity, as well as techniques for working with these male clients and their partners.
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, June 21st
START TIME: 10:00AM CST, 6:00 PM CST.
SUNDAY, June 22nd
START TIME: 10:00AM CST, 6:00 PM CST.
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PRESENTERS
Joe Kort, Ph. D, LMSW
Psychotherapist Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW, is the clinical director and founder of The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is a board-certified clinical sexologist, author of four books, lecturer and facilitator of therapeutic workshops. Throughout his 36 years of private practice, he successfully has utilized varying therapy modalities to help hundreds of individuals and couples improve their lives and strengthen their relationships.
Dr. Kort specializes in marital problems and conflicts; mixed orientation marriages; male sexuality and sexual health concerns; “sex addiction,” out-of-control sexual behaviors; sexual identity issues; childhood sexual abuse; LGBTQIA Affirmative Therapy; and Imago Relationship Therapy.
He is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), a safe and effective treatment that can help patients who have suffered for years from anxiety, distressing memories, nightmares, insomnia, abuse or other traumatic events.
Dr. Kort obtained his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, with a dual major in psychology and social work. He earned master’s degrees in social work and psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and a doctorate (PhD) in Clinical Sexology from the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists.
Silva Neves
Silva Neves is an award-winning and accredited psychotherapist, specializing in psychosexual therapy, relationship therapy, and the treatment of compulsive sexual behaviours. He is also a trauma-informed therapist with deep expertise in supporting survivors of sexual abuse.
Silva provides online psychotherapy sessions and offers clinical supervision for psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors, and mental health professionals. He is a trusted voice in the field, serving on the editorial board of the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy and as a Clinical Associate with Pink Therapy.
He is the author of two influential books: Compulsive Sexual Behaviours: A Psycho-Sexual Treatment Guide for Clinicians (Routledge, 2021) and Sexology: The Basics (Routledge, 2023), both widely referenced in sexology and mental health education.
Silva delivers international clinical trainings on topics such as sexual health, intimacy and relationships, trauma, grief, and addictive sexual behaviour. He holds full professional insurance and received the Sexual Freedom Ally Award (2023) for his contributions to the field of sex therapy and sexology.
Christopher Wilson, PhD, LMFT
Christopher Wilson, PhD, LMFT, CST is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Sexologist with nearly 20 years of experience in mental health and social services. Originally from Oregon and now based in Philadelphia, Dr. Wilson is passionate about helping individuals and couples enhance their relationships, intimacy, and overall quality of life.
Christopher offers affirming, client-centered therapy with a collaborative approach. His sessions often incorporate humor, self-disclosure, and a blend of evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual or couple. He is known for compassionately challenging clients to reexamine thought patterns, behaviors, and interpersonal dynamics.
As a Certified Sex Therapist, Christopher works extensively with LGBTQ+ clients, people navigating sexual dysfunction, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, and those living with HIV/AIDS. His clinical focus includes relational and intimacy concerns, especially among men and marginalized communities.
He holds a Doctorate in Human Sexuality and a Master’s in Family Therapy, both with a concentration in sex therapy. In addition to being an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, he is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and a seasoned educator and clinician.
Brian McNaught
Brian McNaught is widely regarded as one of the world's leading corporate diversity consultants specializing in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Dubbed the "Godfather of gay diversity training" by The New York Times, Brian has been a trailblazer in advancing understanding and acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in corporate, academic, and faith-based spaces for over five decades.
Brian is the author of 13 influential books on LGBTQ+ topics, including On Being Gay, Gay Issues in the Workplace, and Brian McNaught’s Guide on LGBTQ Issues in the Workplace. His writing has been featured in college textbooks and national publications, and he penned a syndicated column in the gay press for 12 years. His groundbreaking video work, including Understanding and Managing Gay and Transgender Issues in the Workplace and Anyone Can Be an Ally, has been used in training across Fortune 100 companies and government agencies.
Since 1974, Brian has delivered dynamic presentations and trainings in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia for organizations such as JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, NSA, Merck, SONY, Hewlett-Packard, and over 200 colleges and universities including Harvard, MIT, UCLA, and Indiana University. He has transformed corporate cultures, challenged institutional biases, and shared deeply personal insights to foster empathy and allyship.
Brian also played a historic role as the first full-time Liaison to the Gay and Lesbian Community for the Mayor of Boston, where he led groundbreaking responses to the AIDS crisis, conducted city-wide LGBTQ needs assessments, and developed The Boston Project, a seminal report on municipal inclusivity.
A certified sexuality educator through AASECT, Brian earned his B.A. in Journalism from Marquette University. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with his husband, Ray Struble. His lifetime of activism, education, and personal courage continues to shape policies, attitudes, and lives around the world.
Sexual Health Alliance has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7730. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Sexual Health Alliance is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
This event is eligible for a maximum of 14 CE hours.
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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.
“Excellent! I thought this was one of the most useful and informative workshops I have attended in a long time. Outstanding speakers who were well-knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. Also, each talk was engaging and I found all the material applicable to my business in several ways. A+ Thank you, SHA staff!”
