Presented by Martha Stark, MD Friday, September 27th, 2024 9-11am PT / 11am-1pm CT / 12-2pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. Although you pride yourself on being able to offer your clients plenty of support, do you sometimes worry that you might not be providing them quite enough challenge? My workshop will teach…
Presented by Joy S. Whitman, Ph.D. This program was recorded on April 16, 2021 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) is a feminist approach to counseling that emphasizes human development through relational connection, explores the impact of culture and social systems on emotional and psychological development, and (Jordan, 2010; Walker, 2008), and underscores how development…
Presented by Yesenia Servin, CPMSM, PESC & Anna Wlodarczyk, MS This program was recorded on Thursday, November 17, 2022 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page Want to ensure you have all the necessary processes in place while building your practice? In this two-hour training session, you will learn the most important aspects of building and maintaining a successful practice,…
Presented by Robyn Flores, LMFT, LPC, NCC, ACS Friday, July 19, 2024 8am-10am PT / 10am-12pm CT / 11am-1pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. Everybody deserves to experience a healthy, satisfying sex life, if they choose to do so. Many times, marginalized groups (i.e., neurodivergent, disabled), are 'desexualized' through mainstream media sources that…
Presented by Hannah B. Bayne, PhD This program was recorded on June 17th, 2022 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page The intersection of sexual wellness, religious beliefs, and spiritual practices is incredibly vast. Religion and spirituality can influence values towards sex in many ways, including viewing sex as a deeply spiritual practice, as well as religious doctrine that places…
Presented by Patricia Arredondo, EdD, NCC This program was recorded on July 16, 2021 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Cultural competency is fundamental to all clinical practice. The model of cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills ground this presentation. For counselors to engage in ethical practice when addressing issues of sexuality with clients, relevant cultural perspectives must be applied.…
Presented by Richard Siegel, MS, PhD This program was recorded on September 17, 2021 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page This session presents both developmental and consequential sexuality issues associated with substance abuse and chemical dependency, many of which have been historically neglected both in treatment and recovery. Beginning with a “timeline” of the development of chemical dependency, sexuality…
Presented in partnership with the Illinois Association of Prescribing Psychologists Recorded on Friday, March 22, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page The state of Illinois is implementing the highest caliber gender-affirming care to transgender people who are incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are proud that our Governor is demonstrating the importance of this care to our…
Presented by Kassie R. Terrell, Ph.D., Nathan Quinn, B.S., and Kelsey Meltzer, B.S. This program was recorded on May 20th, 2022 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page With the growing number of social media applications in our society, it is no secrete that many young women compare themselves to the ideal, beautiful bodies of models, socialites, and artists who presence…
Presented by James C. Wadley, Ph.D., CST-S This program was recorded on Friday, December 16, 2022 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page This presentation uses Critical Race Theory (CRT) as a lens to explore two clinical cases and the utility of self-awareness and self-disclosure in therapy and supervision. Critical Race Theory (CRT) has garnered much attention over the past ten years…
Presented by Robert J. Zeglin, PhD, NCC, CST, LMHC This program was recorded on January 15, 2021 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Sexual health and wellness topics in therapy are often ignored, deprioritized, or even pathologized by clinicians. Sexual issues are one of the few issues still considered to be so taboo that they can only be treated…
Presented by Tanisha Sapp, Ed.D., LPC, CST, ACS, CPCS, EdD.; Cheryl D. Walker, MA, NCC, APC; Robert J. Zeglin, Ph.D., NCC, CST, LMHC; Angela Schubert, Ph.D., LPC, NCC; Frances McClain, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC; and Shannon Kakkar, M.Ed. This program was recorded on December 17, 2021 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Since the Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness (ACSSW) recently became an Organizational…
Presented by Monica F. Boyd-Layne, PhD, Assistant Professor, and Group Practice Owner Recorded on Friday, December 15, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Counselors, supervisors, counselor educators, and students who promote social justice simultaneously promote sexuality and sexual wellness for all people. Goodman (2013) defines social justice as creating a community with an equitable distribution of resources and opportunities,…
Presented by Rachel Jacoby, Ph.D., LPCC-S (OH), NCC, CFLE, and Latoya Smith, Ph.D., LPC (TX) This program was recorded on Friday, October 21st, 2022 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page Adolescence is a pivotal lifestage that encompasses significant changes in cognitive functioning and psychosocial development (Coker et al., 2022). One area of change for a teen may be their…
Presented by Amanda Tashjian, PhD, CRC, LPC (AZ, MI), LCPC (IL) This program was recorded on October 15, 2021 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Historically, people with disabilities have been viewed as asexual beings whose sexuality and gender does not factor into identity, partnering, or the human experience. The lack of awareness of people with disabilities as…
Presented by Stephanie Buehler, MPW, PsyD, CST-S, IF This program was recorded on Friday, July 15th, 2022 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page The sexological ecosystem of each individual client or couple can be used to understand and assess the unique systemic interactions that contribute to sexual development and sexual health, as well as impediments to sexual pleasure and well-being.…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW, Olivia Belknap, M.S., and Erin Batali Friday, May 24, 2024 9-11am PT / 11am-1pm CT / 12-2pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. There has been limited guidance for mental health clinicians about how COVID can impact the body, brain, and mental health—and how this fits into clinical practice. Research…
Presented by Martha Stark, MD Recorded on Friday, December 1st, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page "You have two lives – the one you're born into and the one you choose." 7-year-old Sean Reagan on the TV series "Blue Bloods" (2011) During our time together, I will be inviting you to engage both your analytical/logical (more cognitive)…
Presented by Raquel Savage, M.S., MFT Recorded on Friday, April 19, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page In this lesson, we will explore the diversity of sex workers and gain a deeper understanding of the various individuals who engage in this profession. It is important to approach this topic with an open mind and without judgment, as…