Though many point to the similarities between “coming out” as LGBTQ+ and coming out as kinky, the lack of legally protected status, societal taboos, and many possible personal risks can make coming out as kinky a far more complicated and emotionally challenging process. When kink desires and activities are more stigmatized – such as edge […]
We will have a panel of community leaders with experience and insight into how communities handle consent violations (both consent mistakes and intentional consent violations) when they occur.
This training will dance between a clinical info dump, peer learning in discussion and case analysis groups, and a professional somatic worker’s show and tell in providing a wrap-around experience that is stimulating in oh so many delectable ways for your continuing education delight! Specifically we will be exploring the interesting strengths and struggles experienced […]
Many providers are required to take ethics courses for licensure renewal and often these courses can seem drab and boorish. This is not another one of those courses! This course explores hot topics and concerns in ethics for clinical practice for clinicians who identify as kinky or work with kink-involved populations. These topics will include […]
Join our open forum where we candidly explore the intersections of kink and trauma in a safe and respectful environment. Our discussions provide a platform for individuals to ask questions, share experiences, and gain insights from diverse perspectives. We believe in fostering understanding and aim to empower participants with knowledge and empathy. Whether you're curious, […]
Kink individuals often engage in activities that may cause marks and bruises. Distinguishing clients’ desired and non-problematic activities from self-harming behaviors (NSSI) can be challenging for clinicians. This exciting course will begin by briefly reviewing relevant literature on non-suicidal self injury (NSSI). Building from this base, we will contrast this with consensual adult kink and […]
Kink individuals often engage in activities that may cause marks and bruises. Distinguishing clients’ desired and non-problematic activities from self-harming behaviors (NSSI) can be challenging for clinicians. This exciting course will begin by briefly reviewing relevant literature on non-suicidal self injury (NSSI). Building from this base, we will contrast this with consensual adult kink and […]
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