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 […]
Some people have experienced healing from past trauma through their exploration of kink and BDSM, and more have experienced personal growth due to their kink relationships and community involvement. As part of our Kink and Trauma educational series, this particular presentation will be an opportunity to hear from several people in depth who have had […]