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• Human Sexuality and the Culture of Kink …

  Objectives:
  

  • Review the literature related to diverse sexual practices and perception of pathology (including the DSM V)
  • Explore the prevalence of sexual diversity
  • Review issues experienced by people who are sexually diverse in public and with medical, spiritual and mental health practitioners
  • Highlight why embracing diversity is imperative to providing trauma informed, culturally responsive care.
  • Define kink in general
  • Learn about the 5 stages of kink identity development
  • Identify benefits of kink (empowerment, communication, self-exploration)
  • The importance of consent
  • Review the differences between abuse and kink
  • Learn about bondage, discipline, sadistic and masochistic practices in general
  • Personality traits of BDSM practitioners
  • Understanding subspace
  • The importance of aftercare
    
  • Types of Dominant/submissive relationships dominant/submissive, master/slave, owner/pet, Daddy/little, Female Led Relationships
  • Bedroom vs. Lifestyle relationships
    
  • Define asexuality, polyamory and open relationships
  • Learn about the prevalence of each
  • Explore the research related to effects of the practice of each on mental health

  Based in part on the Counselor Toolbox Podcast Series on Human Sexuality, Kink and Polyamory

  $30.00 for 90 days
• Journey to Recovery Series (25 Hours)

  This course is designed to teach clinicians and paraprofessionals
  

  • Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders
    
  • Motivation
    
  • Goal Setting and Behavior Modification   
    
  • Mindfulness, Serenity and Purposeful Action
    
  • Physical/Biological Needs   
    
  • Creating Safety
    
  • Feelings, Emotions, Reactions
    
  • Cognitive Interventions
    
  • Coping Skills and Defense Mechanisms
    
  • Problem Solving
    
  • Decision making
    
  • Planning for emergencies
    
  • Relationships
    
  • Assertiveness Training and Refusal Skills
    
  • Enhancing social support networks
    
  • Getting in Touch—Lessons Learned from Your Family of Origin
    
  • Co-Dependency   
    
  • Self-Esteem: Your Relationship with Yourself
    
  • Boundaries   
    
  • Putting it Together   
    

  $35.00 for 90 days