Disability is not something rare that impact a few individuals; disability is a normal part of the human experience, and able-bodiedness is only ever a temporary state in a person’s life. In the course, participants will look at the intersection of disability and sexuality, examine and critique our culture’s avoidance of disability, identify the role of shame inherent in ableism, consider overlaps between disability and ageism, and more.
Join us via Zoom to view this training. Participants must register for class by 5pm the day before. In order to receive CE credits, you must complete the evaluation form that will be sent to you.
Participants who are enrolled in South Shore Sexual Health Center’s Sex Therapy Training Program should email info@ssshealthcenter.com to register for this course.
Training schedule (All listed times are Eastern Standard Time):
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Disability Rights and History: A Foundation for Our Work
Presented by: Stephen Duclos, LMFT, LMHC, CRC, CST-S
The morning session will begin with a discussion of the disability rights movement and its history in the United States. This conversation will center pain, disability, and death as normal, consider ecology, and explore the impact of this perspective on sexuality. The impact of a lack of sexuality on experiences of disability will also be discussed.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: 15 minute break
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM: Disability, Queerness, and Access Intimacy
Presented by: Marissa Dungan, LICSW, CST
Utilizing the work of Alice Wong, Eli Clare, and Mia Mingus, this session will explore intersections between disability and queerness, with a special focus on work, access, and intimacy. Participants will also gain an understanding of Crip Theory as an essential foundation for this conversation.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM: Lunch
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM: Integration and Clinical Skill Building
Presented by: Jessica Price, LICSW
This session will explore how the foundations and learnings from the morning can be integrated into clinical practice, including technology and strategies for consultation, collaboration, and advocacy across systems.
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM: 15 minute break
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Case Discussion
Presented by: Stephen Duclos, LMFT, LMHC, CRC, CST-S, Marissa Dungan, LICSW, CST, & Jessica Price, LICSW
In the final session of the day, participants will apply the day’s learnings to several clinical case examples, in both large group and breakout room discussions. All three of the day’s instructors will share perspectives on the cases, as well as address any remaining questions from participants.
This 6 CE credit course meets the criteria for the following Sex Therapy Training Content Areas:
2 CE credits in Criteria Letter A (Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models)
1 CE credit in Criteria Letter C (Theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy problems)
1 CE credit in Criteria Letter D (Theory and method of approach to medical intervention in the evaluation and treatment of psychosexual disorders)
1 CE credit in Criteria Letter E (Principles of consultation, collaboration, and referral)
1 CE credit in Criteria Letter F (Ethical decision-making and best practice)
This program meets the requirements for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 6 total CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT Certification and renewal of certification. South Shore Sexual Health Center, LLC, Provider #15-784-S. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.