Trainings

I presented a 2-part training on the topic of Asexuality in June 2024, hosted by Pacific NW CE (previously known as the Oregon Mental Health CE Consortium).
These trainings were recorded and are available to purchase.
2 Cultural Competency CEUs, $50 
Click here to register

Overview of content: 

The A in LGBTIA: What is Asexuality (Part 1)
- Definitions of the terms asexual, aromantic, ace/aro, allosexual
- The asexuality spectrum, demisexuality and graysexuality
- The Split Attraction model
- Range of sex favorability and sex positivity the Ace community
- Four types of attraction 
- What *not* to say to an asexual person
- Ace culture and relevant resources
- Understanding identity-related terms such as Asexual Panromantic and Graysexual Polyromantic

Clinical Considerations with Asexual Clients (Part 2)
- The asexuality spectrum, demisexuality and graysexuality
- Differences between asexuality, libido, sexual interest/arousal disorders, trauma, and celibacy/abstinence
- Intersectionality (neurodivergence, religious upbringing, trauma)
- Common identity-related, relational, and Existential challenges faced by asexual people
- Clinical and supportive strategies for working with asexual clients in therapy