45th Annual Conference

June 5–9, 2013 Hilton Miami Downtown Miami, Florida Program AASECT Founder Patricia Schiller, MA, JD, DST, CSE, CSSP

Board of Directors President P. Michele Sugg, MSW, LCSW, CST

President-Elect Konnie McCaffree, PhD, CFLE, CSE

Secretary Richard M. Siegel, MS, LMHC, CST, CSE, CSSP

Treasurer Contents Triste Brooks, MS, CSE

Membership Services Steering Committee Chair Stephanie Buehler, PsyD, CST, CSSP Welcome 3 Certification Steering Committee Chair Jo Marie Kessler, MS, NP, CSE, DST Conference Agenda 4 Outreach Steering Committee Chair Pre-conference Workshops 6 Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, PhD, LCSW, CST, CSSP

Professional Education Steering Committee Chair Opening Patricia Schiller, Joan C. Sughrue, MEd, RN, DST, CSSP Founder, Plenary Session 8 Public Relations, Media & Advocacy Committee Steering Chair Welcome Reception 8 Logan Levkoff, PhD, CSE Regional Meetings 8 Communications Steering Committee Chair Sallie M. Foley, LMSW, CSE, DST, CSSP Conference Workshops Friday, June 7 8 Staff Executive Director Saturday, June 8 15 Dee Ann Walker, CAE Sunday, June 9 21 Director, Education & Certification Alphonsus Baggett, MEd Friday Plenary Session 13 Membership Services Manager Janet Huynh AASECT Business Meeting 14 Poster Session 14 AASECT Past Presidents 1967 - 1968 Warren Johnson, EdD Special Interest Groups 15 1969 - 1970 Jed A. Pearson, MD 1971 - 1972 Dorothy Harrison, PhD Special Screening of deepsouth 15 1973 - 1974 Earnest A. Hopkins 1975 - 1978 Carl Schultz, MD Awards Luncheon 18 1978 Michael A. Carrera, EdD, CSE 1978 - 1980 William A. Granzig, PhD, CSSP Whipple Family Plenary Session 19 1981 - 1982 Shirley Zussman, EdD, CST, CSE, CSSP 1982 - 1983 Carol Cassell, PhD A Night in Havana! 21 1983 - 1984 Thomas E. Gertz, EdD, DHS, DACS 1984 - 1985 Sallie Schumacher, PhD Closing Plenary Session & 1985 - 1987 Theresa Crenshaw, MD, CST 1987 - 1989 James W. Maddock, PhD Looking Ahead to 2014 26 1989 - 1990 David E. Scharff, MD 1990 - 1991 Jerome M. Sherman, PhD General Information 27 1991 - 1994 Sandra S. Cole, PhD, CSE, CSC 1994 - 1996 Judith A. Seifer, PhD, RN Hotel Map 30 1996 - 1998 William Stayton, MDiv, ThD, PhD 1998 - 2000 Beverly Whipple, PhD, RN, FAAN, CSE, CSC Social Media 101 32 2000 - 2002 Dennis P. Sugrue, PhD, DST 2002 - 2004 Jean D. Koehler, PhD, LMFT, DST, CSE, CSSP Exhibitors and Sponsors 33 2004 - 2006 Barnaby B. Barratt, PhD, DHS, DST 2006 - 2008 Patti Briton, PhD, MPH, CSE, ABS, ACS, FAACS, MSC 2008 - 2010 Helen “Ginger” Bush, MSW, DST 2010 - 2012 William W. Finger, PhD, DST Welcome from the Conference Planning Team!

Conference Co-Chair Volunteer Subcommittee Chair Continuing Education Subcommittee Chair Carey Roth Bayer, EdD, RN, CSE Jenni Skyler, PhD, MSEd Carol L. Clark, PhD, LMHC, CAP, CST

Conference Co-Chair Moderator Subcommittee Chair Social Media/Marketing Subcommittee Chair Bethany Stevens, JD, MA Richelle Frabotta, MSEd, CSE Mariotta Gary-Smith, MPH

Welcome to Miami On behalf of the 2013 Conference Planning Team Get your blood pumping in the mornings with Sexy and AASECT Staff, we are thrilled that you came to join Salsa Aerobics or center your mind with Tantric Meditation. us in the beautiful Miami sun and explore a spectrum Mingle, dance the night away, play dominoes, and taste of identities and cultures on the journey to a lifetime of the Cuban culture at a Night in Havana. sexual well-being. Whether working or playing, we challenge you to: The program is packed with opportunities for not • Discuss the differences in the rich complexities only professional growth, but also networking, and fun! of the human sexual experience Discuss the new DSM-V, BDSM & Race, Latino Immigrant • Initiate interdisciplinary collaborations Populations & Sexual Culture, and Working with Media in • Stretch yourself to explore new identities cutting-edge plenary sessions. Build your skills as sexuality educators, counselors, and therapists in over 65 pre- • Engage in dialogue from varied perspectives conference and workshop sessions. Catch a glimpse of • Have fun! research updates at the Poster Session. Delve into the issue of HIV in the South with the screening of deepsouth. Get Enjoy Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities involved with AASECT leadership at the Business Meeting, and Cultures! Regional Meetings, Special Interest Group Meetings, and Carey Roth Bayer, EdD, RN, CSE Certification Meeting. Bethany Stevens, JD, MA AASECT 2013 Conference Co-Chairs Conference Objectives

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To facilitate productive To encourage interdisciplinary, To provide opportunities discussions on the intergenerational, and cross- for developing and intersection between cultural collaboration and refining skills in sexuality identity and human networking on current sexual education, therapy, sexuality health topics counseling, and research

2013 AASECT 45th Annual Conference 3 Conference Agenda

Wednesday, June 5 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Registration and Information Overture Foyer I & II 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Pre-conference Workshop Symphony I & II Thursday, June 6 7:30 am – 7:30 pm Registration and Information Overture Foyer I & II 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Pre-conference Workshops 8:30 am – 4:30 pm AASECT Board of Directors’ Meeting Alto 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch (on your own) 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm Pre-conference Workshops 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Exhibits (Set-up) Overture Foyer I & II 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Students’ & First Timers’ Meeting Symphony IV 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Volunteer Training Symphony IV 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm Opening Patricia Schiller, Founder, Plenary Session Symphony I & II 8:15 pm – 9:30 pm Opening Welcome Reception (Sponsored by Adam and Eve) Pool Area

Friday, June 7 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration and Information Overture Foyer I & II 7:00 am – 8:00 am Tantric Meditation with Sally Valentine, PhD, LCSW Tenor 7:00 am – 8:00 am Sexy Salsa & Other Latin Dance Moves to Get Your Morning Going with Jenni Skyler, PhD, MSEd Soprano 7:30 am – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast Overture Foyer I & II 7:30 am – 6:30 pm Exhibits Open Overture Foyer I & II 7:45 am – 8:45 am AASECT Certification Meeting Symphony I & II 7:45 am – 8:45 am AASECT Regional Meetings Concerto A-D 9:00 am – 10:00 am Concurrent Sessions 10:00 am –10:30 am Break 10:30 am –12:30 pm Concurrent Sessions 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch (on your own) 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Concurrent Sessions 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Break 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Plenary Session Symphony I & II 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm AASECT Business Meeting Symphony I & II 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Poster Session Overture Foyer I & II 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Film Screening: deepsouth, followed by Q&A with Director, Lisa Biagiotti, MA Symphony I & II

4 Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities and Cultures Saturday, June 8 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration and Information Overture Foyer I & II 7:00 am – 7:45 am Tantric Meditation with Sally Valentine, PhD, LCSW Symphony IV 7:00 am – 8:00 am Sexy Salsa & Other Latin Dance Moves to Get Your Morning Going with Jenni Skyler, PhD, MSEd Symphony III 7:30 am – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast Overture Foyer I & II 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Exhibits Open Overture Foyer I & II 7:45 am – 8:45 am Special Interest Groups Concerto A-D, Soprano Room, Picasso Room, Symphony IV 9:00 am – 10:00 am Concurrent Sessions 10:00 am –10:30 am Break 10:30 am –12:30 pm Concurrent Sessions 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Awards Luncheon Symphony I & II 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Whipple Family Plenary Session Symphony I & II 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Break 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Concurrent Sessions 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Dance/Social Event: A Night in Havana (ticketed event) Symphony I & II Sunday, June 9 7:00 am – 10:00 am Registration and Information Overture Foyer I & II 7:00 am – 7:45 am Interfaith Service (Attendees lead) Concerto A 7:00 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast Overture Foyer I & II 8:00 am – 10:00 am Concurrent Sessions 10:00 am –10:15 am Break 10:15 am –11:15 am Concurrent Sessions 11:15 am –11:30 am Break 11:30 am –12:45 pm Closing Plenary Session & Looking Ahead to 2014 Symphony I & II

2013 AASECT 45th Annual Conference 5 Pre-conference Workshops Wednesday, June 5 Thursday, June 6 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR)* Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) Part 2* 12CE Symphony Ballroom I & II 12CE Symphony Ballroom I & II Presenter: Jose Nanín, EdD, MCHES, CSE See Wednesday’s description. Description: The SAR provides a process-oriented learning opportunity with interactive lecture, media, Advanced Sexual Attitude Reassessment experiential methods, activities and small group (SAR) 8CE Concerto A discussions. Participants explore their attitudes, values, Presenters: William Stayton, MDiv, ThD, PhD; Jenni Skyler, PhD, MSEd feelings and beliefs about sexuality and how it influences their professional interactions. The SAR is not intended Description: An advanced SAR is a process-oriented to be a traditional academic experience to disseminate pre-conference seminar that uses lecture, media, cognitive information, nor is it directed experiential methods, activities and small and large group toward the resolution of personal problems. The SAR discussions. Participants explore their attitudes, values, presents a highly personal, internal exploration, different and feelings about complex, and often controversial, for each participant. Small group discussions demonstrate behavioral issues encountered in working with students, efficacy in achieving this self-exploration and awareness clients, and society and how these impact their and is essential to the SAR process. professional interactions. It is a highly personal, internal Objective(s): At the conclusion of the SAR, exploration that varies for each participant. participants will be able to: identify aspects of the Objective(s): At the conclusion of this advanced SAR, wide spectrum of human and behavior participants will be able to: discuss the wide spectrum as these relate to their attitudes, values, feelings and of complex human sexual arousal and behavior; identify beliefs regarding these behaviors including topics of their attitudes, values, feelings, and beliefs regarding comfort and discomfort; evaluate personal comfort these behaviors including topics of comfort and level when addressing and discussing a wide range of discomfort; evaluate their comfort level when addressing sexual topics encountered by the educator, counselor and discussing the complex range of sexual topics or therapist; describe basic elements of sexual anatomy encountered by the educator, counselor, or therapist; and functioning; identify treatments to alleviate sexual apply non-judgmental and respectful attitudes toward dysfunction; list at least three attributes of positive and others whose attitudes, values, feelings, beliefs and sexual healthy sexuality; describe the positive and negative behaviors differ from those of the SAR participant. power of ; describe at least three key ingredients to healthy, intimate relationships; list at 8:30 am – 12:30 pm least three basic ways to practice safer sex; name at Modes of Being an Ally when Working with least three alternative lifestyles and behaviors; describe Diverse Populations 4CE Picasso how culture and intersect; describe the Presenter: Eli R. Green, MA, MEd relationship between spirituality and sexual health; use Description: Allies are a central component of creating non-judgmental and respectful attitudes toward others; positive social change for people with marginalized describe how attitudes, values, feelings, beliefs and identities. While easy in theory, being an ally in practice sexual behaviors of others differ from those of the SAR can be a challenging and complex role, particularly when participants; explain how awareness of assumptions that stepping outside of your comfort zone or knowledge base. personal attitudes, values, feelings and beliefs about Becoming an outstanding ally takes practice, constructive particular aspects of sexuality are “scientific facts” rather feedback, and encouragement to “get it right.” To that than one’s own thoughts; explain how understanding end, this session provides participants with information the above issues (covered over the course of both days) contribute to the ethical implementation of sexuality *In order to receive full continuing education credit (12CE), education, counseling/therapy, and research. individuals must attend both Wednesday and Thursday sessions.

6 Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities and Cultures and skills that contribute toward being an outstanding are the same, educators need to be able to implement a and successful ally, both personally and professionally. variety of teaching methods to be effective. This session Rather than focusing on strategies specific to advocating discusses ways of addressing specific topics in different for a particular identity, this session focuses on providing settings, and how to identify what works best for different concrete overarching strategies that sexuality educators, audiences. In addition to the issues of how to teach, there counselors and therapists can apply across identities. are also a number of ethical concerns that may impact Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, sexuality education. These include the role of technology, participants will be able to: name at least 2 identities within establishing boundaries with participants, and conflicts the sexological communities that are in need of expanded ally between educators and host organizations. This session efforts; describe the stages of being an ally; define the central examines ways to identify these potential issues before they tenants of being an outstanding ally; identify 3 barriers that arise, and how to deal with these situations as they occur. can inhibit being an outstanding ally; identify 2 strategies for Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, expanding the scope and success of working as allies; explain participants will be able to: identify at least three methods 2 new strategies for ensuring that their ally work is successful. of sexuality education; describe at least three differences that exist in educational settings; discuss at least three Advanced Cases and Ethical Dilemmas in ethical concerns that may impact sexuality education; 4CE Tenor identify at least three methods for addressing ethical Presenter: Susan Lee, MSW, EdD, DST, CSSP issues and concerns. Description: Participants present and analyze their advanced sex therapy cases. The presenter demonstrates Marketing and Branding Your treatment strategies for advanced cases in sex therapy Work via Media 4CE Soprano exemplified in cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic Presenter: Mark Schoen, PhD techniques. Role-playing of cases enhance this Description: When it comes to sexuality education, demonstration. Additionally, participants are encouraged do you know how to stand out and effectively use media to present their ethical dilemmas arising in sex therapy, e.g., as a teaching tool? While there has been significant boundary issues, issues of inappropriate client behavior in growth in the fields of sexuality education and media, session, areas of conflict for the therapist. Techniques for finding your niche and establishing yourself can feel addressing ethical dilemmas in the course of sex therapy overwhelming. Dr. Mark Schoen of Sexsmartfilms.com are defined by the presenter as well as the participants. This provides participants with hands-on experience to interact session includes dyadic information, role playing, small with various media outlets, through the opportunity of a group sessions, and large group questions. ‘mock’ interview. Following the interactive experience, Dr. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, Schoen provides constructive advice on how to enhance participants will be able to: utilize at least three methods your media presence. Participants receive information of treating advanced cases in sex therapy; analyze three on how to market to television and other forms of media, advanced cases in sex therapy; identify at least three using examples based on his experience pitching television strategies for treating advanced cases in sex therapy; shows, documentaries, and educational programs. discuss at least three ethical dilemmas that may arise when Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, practicing sex therapy; demonstrate at least 3 techniques participants will be able to: identify and list at least three for addressing ethical dilemmas in sex therapy. outlets to market a product; formulate a plan to “pitch” themselves to television, documentary and other media 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm producers; prepare “on camera” interviews; demonstrate a More Than Just Teaching: How to Address “mock” interview. Potential Problems, Pitfalls and Ethical Challenges in Sexuality Education CSE – AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator 4CE Concerto D CST – AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Presenter: Susan Milstein, PhD, CSE, MCHES CSC – AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor DST – AASECT Diplomate of Sex Therapy Description: Sexuality education can be rewarding, CSSP – Certified Supervisor of Sexuality Professional but it can also be challenging. Since no two audiences

2013 AASECT 45th Annual Conference 7 Conference Sessions Friday, June 7 Opening Patricia Schiller, 7:00 am – 8:00 am Founder, Plenary Session Tantric Meditation with Sally Valentine, PhD, LCSW Tenor Thursday, June 6 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm Sexy Salsa & Other Latin Dance Moves to Get DSM-V: Implications for the Field of Your Morning Going with Jenni Skyler, PhD, Sexuality 1CE Symphony I & II MSEd Soprano Presenters: Ken Zucker, PhD (left); Michael First, MD Moderator: P. Michele Sugg, MSW, LCSW, CST 7:45 am – 8:45 am Description: The Diagnostic AASECT Certification Meeting Symphony I & II and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has proven both AASECT Regional Meetings Concerto A-D helpful and hurtful for addressing Eastern Region – Concerto A Mid-Continent Region – Concerto B sexual concerns throughout Western Region – Concerto C history. What diagnoses make it International Region – Concerto D in and which ones are removed? Which remained? Which paraphilias should have been added? Did 9:00 am – 10:00 am get added? Drs. Ken Zucker and Michael First share insights into the DSM-V process and diagnosis decisions. Participants Treatment A Trois: One Center’s Approach to Pelvic Pain 1CE Symphony I & II have the opportunity to discuss what impact the new DSM-V may have on the field of sexuality. Presenters: Kimberly Anderson, LISW, MSSA, CSSP, DST; Lara Burrows, MD, MSc; Amy Senn, PT Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, participants Moderator: Jo Marie Kessler, MS, NP, CSE, DST will be able to: describe the work-group process of arbitrating, describing and including diagnoses related to Description: This session explores a center for in the DSM-V; contrast the various paraphilias included in the sexual health which encompasses a “core” group of DSM-V with human sexuality diagnoses that did not make it three providers who provide comprehensive treatment into the final DSM-V (e.g. Body Integrity Identity Disorder). for women with female (FSD). Most clinicians agree that treating FSD requires a The Patricia Schiller, Founder, Plenary, named after the founder of multidisciplinary approach, yet this may be challenging AASECT, enables the organization to conduct plenary sessions with to accomplish in many clinical settings. For women with ‘top-notch’ speakers at the Annual Conference each year. FSD there is typically not just one issue that is causing the patient distress. Our interdisciplinary team consists of an AASECT-certified therapist, a sexual physician, and a pelvic floor physical therapist. Welcome Reception Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, Thursday, June 6 8:15 pm – 9:30 pm participants will be able to: describe how one center for sexual health manages its female patients with pelvic pain. Sponsored by America’s most trusted source for adult products What Do Polyamorists Want? A National Survey of an Underserved Population Poolside, weather permitting 1CE Concerto B Please join us at the Welcome Reception in honor of new Presenters: James Fleckenstein; Derrell Cox, II, MA attendees, new members, past presidents and all who Moderator: Neil Cannon, PhD, LMFT contribute to the field of sexuality. Description: Clients in non-exclusive relationships can and do present to sexuality professionals. It is imperative

8 Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities and Cultures Therapy/Counseling Disability/Health Ethics/Mentoring Race/Culture/Religion Educational Methods Family Practices/Lifestyles Technology/Communication/Media Abuse/Trauma/Addiction for maintaining cultural competency that professionals participants will be able to: explain the complex seek to have a well-grounded understanding of this nature of chronic pain; describe various modalities or population. With the support of the Loving More non- interventions to enhance their client’s sexuality. profit and the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, we conducted an internet survey of this population, Religious and Spiritual Beliefs...How Does obtaining the largest-ever sample of self-identified This Affect Your Client’s Sexuality? 1CE Picasso polyamorists. We will review the survey’s key findings Presenters: Shannon Dermer, MS, PhD, AAMFT-S; and discuss their implications for sexuality professionals. Molli Bachenberg, MA; Jennifer Boender, MA Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, Moderator: Sara Nasserzadeh, MSc, PhD participants will be able to: identify key areas in which polyamorously-identified clients are likely to differ from the Description: The different attitudes, beliefs, and rules general population; describe the effect these differences are that exist in the major religions can have an impact on likely to have on serving this population effectively. a person’s sexuality. It is important for counselors and therapists to be aware of these differences when assisting Ecosystemic Assessment: When Recreation clients struggling with sexuality concerns. There are Meets Procreation 1CE Concerto C specific attitudes and rules that may affect what a person Presenter: Stephanie Buehler, PsyD, CST, CSSP believes he or she may be allowed to engage in sexually. Moderator: Catherine Ravella, RN, PhD Often clients are not aware of how their spiritual Description: Ecosystemic theory is used as a basis upbringing affects their sexual life. In this presentation for assessment and treatment planning for couples with we review the views of sex and sexuality embedded in the various types of complex sexual problems, such as couples major religions. We discuss how religious proscriptions dealing with infertility. The ecosystem encompasses about people’s sexual lives can be used to enhance a multiple levels of development across time and can help couple’s sexual relationship or may cause problems. practitioners organize the information-gathering process Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, as well as create unique interventions. After this workshop, participants will be able to: identify major religious participants will be able to immediately employ this theory beliefs and values regarding sex and sexuality; assess in practice with many types of complex couples. sexual values; use the knowledge of sexual values for Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, better assessment and intervention with clients. participants will be able to: use an ecosystemic assessment of couples who present with sexual problems; Maintaining Awareness of Social Identities in a Sexuality Education Classroom prepare an ecosystemic treatment plan. 1CE Tenor Presenter: Kristen Altenau, MS The Effects of Chronic Pain on Sexuality 1CE Concerto D Moderator: Richelle Frabotta, MSEd, CSE Presenter: Judiann Simon, PhD, MA, CSE Description: Sexuality education on college campuses Moderator: Erica Goodstone, PhD, LMHC, CRS is complex. As educators, we must maintain an awareness Description: Innovative techniques in healthcare for our students’ social identities, including gender, have led to medical advances in treatment of illness/ , HIV status, socioeconomic status, injury for many people who might have otherwise died. physical ability, and religion. By dismissing or judging However, short-term treatment or surgical procedures just one of these identities we might immediately lose a cannot always achieve a cure or complete restoration of student from our conversations. Discussing the diversity function. Approximately one out of three individuals in within these varying identities and how they intersect the United States eventually leads a life that is challenged with sexual identity development is essential in order for by chronic pain. Sexual issues are often ignored by us to share these complex ideas with our students. healthcare providers even though literature reviews show Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, participants that good sexual rehabilitation correlates with improved will be able to: identify various and diverse social identities adjustment to disability. and how they intersect with sexual identity development; use Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, this information in a classroom environment. 2013 AASECT 45th Annual Conference 9 Friday 9:00 – 10:00 am continued

Tech between Us: Computer Mediated Description: How can you develop your own voices Communication and Relationship and perspective and find ways to connect with others Maintenance 1CE Soprano to build with (and not just teach) you? This session Presenter: Michael McGee, MEd, CSE features a diverse panel of sexual scholars, educators, and Moderator: Deepak Jumani, ACS, FIAMS, MBBS, PhD researchers of color who have created a space and have Description: If romantic partners spend all their made their presence known. Come ready to hear, discuss, time texting one another instead of being face-to-face, and learn ways to create a network of support in this field is it a problem? This workshop presents findings of and to offer suggestions for future collaborations. original research that examines the relationship between Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, intimacy and communication technology in the romantic participants will be able to: discuss three key points of relationships of emerging adults. Workshop participants networking skills; use these skills to introduce themselves are invited to consider the implications for their practice to different communities; list at least three ways for POC in education, counseling and therapy. to connect with each other and with allies who are doing Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, participants work in ; list two reasons why POC should be able will be able to: identify three aspects of communication to define sexuality on their own terms. technology that have an impact on romantic relationships; describe how this information can be used in their practice. Kink Safety and Sexual Communication: What SECTs Should Know 2CE Concerto B 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Presenter: Jose Nanín, EdD, MCHES, CSE Sexual Pharmacology 2CE Symphony I & II Moderator: Sandra Cole, PhD Presenters: Richard M. Siegel, MS, LMHC, CST, CSE, Description: It is common to discuss sexual risk CSSP; Larry Siegel, MA behaviors and other risks in relation to kink, yet it is Moderator: Douglas Braun-Harvey, MA, CGP, CST necessary to educate the public as well as SECTs (Sexuality Description: The session begins with an overview Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) on the salutogenic of physiological and neurohormonal bases of sexual (i.e., healthy) aspects of kink. Session participants response and an overview of the chemotherapeutic learn how kinksters perceive sexual safety and sexual interventions available for the treatment of sexual communication with partners. Group activities and disorders. Participants discuss sexual side effects of interactive lectures are used to discuss these concepts in commonly used licit and illicit drugs, including those a safe, non-coercive environment before applying these purported to have pro-sexual effects. The final discussion skills in real world settings. focuses on understanding comprehensive, integrated Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, approaches to treatment of sexual dysfunctions and participants will be able to: identify kink safety and sexual disorders and the need to be better informed about communication as issues that are necessary to cover in substances and their impact on sexual functioning. sexual health education, counseling, and therapy; report Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, ways to apply newly learned information to enhance work participants will be able to: recognize the neurohormonal in sexual health. and physiological mechanisms that modulate sexual response, as the basis for understanding the various Sex Positive Pundit: Best Practices for Talking chemotherapeutic interventions in the treatment Sex in the Media 2CE Concerto C of sexual dysfunctions and disorders; discuss the Presenter: Logan Levkoff, PhD, CSE complex issues surrounding sexual response; develop a Moderator: Cheryl Radeloff, PhD comprehensive approach to treating sexual disorders. Description: This workshop is designed to arm professionals with the tools necessary to become confident, Can We Talk?: How to Engage People of Color (POC) in the Field of Sexology media-savvy pundits to generate a positive regard for 2CE Concerto A sexuality by the public (clients) and to educators, counselors Presenters: Mariotta Gary-Smith, MPH; Trina Scott and therapists. Skills practiced in this session include Moderator: Bianca Laureano, MA strategies for sticking to key messages, managing positive 10 Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities and Cultures Therapy/Counseling Disability/Health Ethics/Mentoring Race/Culture/Religion Educational Methods Family Practices/Lifestyles Technology/Communication/Media Abuse/Trauma/Addiction and negative media feedback, writing sound bites, and Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, determining which media opportunities to pursue. participants will be able to: identify the basic tenets of Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, Mormonism; list at least three doctrinal and cultural factors participants will be able to: identify at least three media that affect sexual outlooks and behaviors for practicing opportunities to pursue that will provide positive Mormons; assess two areas of awareness a therapist should information about sexuality to the public and to educators, consider to successfully work with the Mormon population. counselors and therapists; demonstrate writing sound bites that will provide acceptance and positive regard for sexuality The Blonde and the Bald: Mentoring Across to the public, educators, counselors and therapists. Ages, Old Veterans and Young Experts 2CE Tenor Ethics Advisory Committee Town Hall Presenters: George Williams, PhD, CST; Session on Ethics and Touch Erika Pluhar, PhD, EdS, CST, CSE 2CE Concerto D Moderator: Gretchen Fincke, MSSW, DST, CSSP Presenter: Peggy J. Kleinplatz, PhD, CSE, DST, CSSP Description: This innovative workshop addresses the Moderators: P. Michele Sugg, MSW, LCSW, CST; unique quality of developing a reciprocal professional Russell J. Stambaugh, PhD, DST relationship for the enhancement of a veteran and a novice Description: When is it appropriate for AASECT therapist. The focus is to develop a mutually beneficial members to engage in physical contact with clients/ working relationship to enhance both a senior and a junior patients? What are the ethical and clinical considerations therapist in early, late, and middle career development. that guide our decision-making regarding touch with The session reviews empirical findings on mentoring and clients/patients? The goal of this session is to explore, offers an opportunity for participants and presenters to evaluate and reconsider points of view and to build share experiences. consensus among AASECT members. The focus will be Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, on our responsibilities as professionals in sex therapy participants will be able to: use knowledge and skills in and counseling, as a community dedicated to consumer identifying and forming a mentoring relationship; name protection and as AASECT members, regarding ethical at least three intra- and interpersonal steps in taking decision-making and touch. risks to form a reciprocal mentoring relationship. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: evaluate ethical That’s So Gay! The Connections of Sex considerations regarding physical contact with clients/ Education and Bullying in the Classroom 2CE Soprano patients; name at least three ethical responsibilities Presenters: Catherine Dukes, PhD; towards clients/patients, the community and the field Katharine Randall, MEd regarding physical contact in professional practice. Moderator: Neil Cannon, PhD, LMFT Mormon Sexuality: Conducting Sex Therapy Description: Our kids are at risk. Every day we know Within a Mormon Population 2CE Picasso more about the harmful effects of bullying. In this Presenters: Natasha Parker, MS, LCMFT; Adam Fisher, MA interactive workshop, two hot-button issues - Bullying Moderator: William Stayton, MDiv, ThD, PhD and Sex Ed - collide and participants explore the various Description: Mormonism has piqued curiosity from connections in research and education. Utilizing the outsiders and is surrounded by many myths. With about literature, participants strategize on how to adapt existing 6 million Mormons residing in the U.S., it is likely we curricula for inclusiveness and integrate “core anti-bullying will serve Mormons at some point of our careers. Having messaging” throughout their sexual health programs. a working understanding of the doctrines and practices Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, which Mormons strive to live by is extremely useful in participants will be able to: identify three educational these situations. This workshop looks at the basic tenets resources to address bullying within health education of the faith, the expectations regarding sexual behavior curricula; list three anti-bullying messages to integrate the church proscribes, and discusses useful strategies into existing lessons; plan three ways to and interventions. make existing sex education curriculum more inclusive. 2013 AASECT 45th Annual Conference 11 Friday 2:00 – 3:00 pm

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm lecture, a small group discussion, and a large group facilitated discussion to educate and draw awareness Doing Psychotherapy with Gay Men of African Descent 1CE Symphony I & II to the fact that people with disabilities (PWDs) are interested in and participate in bondage, domination, Presenter: Jasper Lawson, PhD, CST and sadomasochism (BDSM) kinky sexual activities. Moderator: TBD Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, Description: This presentation utilizes the case participants will be able to: identify at least three areas of study method as a window into the struggles of these sexual expressions of PWDs and kink; discuss pervasive individuals with respect to some of the major challenges myths that PWDs are not interested in kink; discuss that they must confront, namely, internal and external situations in which PWDs may have difficulty engaging homophobia, mental and physical health risks, and in kinky sexual play. racism. The process of psychotherapy can provide positive and valuable tools to support personal growth Powerful Puberty: How Self-Care of Mothers and self-actualization. Impacts Their Daughters at Puberty Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, 1CE Concerto C participants will be able to: discuss sexual orientation Presenters: Lilian Starling, CMT; Jessica Drummond, and the interactions among race, culture and sexual MPT, CHC orientation; recognize both resistance to psychotherapy Moderator: Laurie Wagner, MEd, PhD, MCHES and its potential to promote personal growth and social Description: At puberty girls experience significant change; identify participant’s attitudes and values around physical and emotional changes. How to best support sexual orientation. these changes remains uncertain. Mothers who care for their own well being, who have support networks, and Borderland Queer: Increasing Sexological who feel comfortable in their own bodies are better able Inclusivity of Queer Latinas 1CE Concerto A to support their daughters through puberty. It is the Presenter: Jayleen Galarza, MSW, MEd, CST, LCSW therapist’s responsibility to find ways to support mothers Moderator: TBD so that they can positively influence their daughters to Description: Inspired by the presenter’s dissertation choose healthy behaviors through their lives. research study which explores identity among Latina Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, women who have sex with women (WSW), this participants will be able to: create an education, interactive workshop is designed to explore the meaning coaching, and community support program for mothers of identifying as queer within Latina communities. who desire to support their daughters through puberty Additionally, this presentation seeks to help participants with optimal health behaviors. create connections between the concept of Borderland identities, such as queer Latinas, to individual What’s Love Got To Do with It? Sexuality experiences in educational and therapeutic settings, and the Man with Prostate Cancer 1CE Concerto D which will assist practitioners in developing strategies for Presenter: Anne Katz, PhD, RN, CSC increasing inclusivity of queer Latina experiences. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, Moderator: Lori Michels, LMFT participants will be able to: identify at least three ways Description: Therapists and counselors are often to be more inclusive of queer Latina identities; discuss challenged when treating men with prostate cancer. The experiences within educational and therapeutic settings. treatments for this very common cancer universally affect sexual functioning as well as masculine self-image and Working with the Kinks within Kink: Exploring inevitably, the partner is affected as well. This workshop Disability and BDSM* 1CE Concerto B presents the latest evidence on the sexual side effects of Presenter: Robin Wilson-Beattie prostate cancer treatment as well as interventions that may Moderator: Cheryl Radeloff, PhD help the man and his partner develop a new view of sexuality. Description: This workshop uses a large group dyadic Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session,

12 Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities and Cultures *Not approved for NBCC credit. Therapy/Counseling Disability/Health Ethics/Mentoring Race/Culture/Religion Educational Methods Family Practices/Lifestyles Technology/Communication/Media Abuse/Trauma/Addiction participants will be able to: list at least three new areas Planned Parenthood Chat and Text: A of information that enhances the couple’s sexual Qualitative Analysis of Conversations satisfaction; identify at least three new innovative with Teens 1CE Tenor interventions to promote the couple’s sexual functioning Presenters: Deborah Levine, MSW, MAT; after treatment for prostate cancer. Whitney Arons, MPH, CHES Moderator: Betsy Cairo, PhD, HCLD, CSE Divergent Methods for Diverse Populations? Description: Planned Parenthood Chat/Text is an Sex Therapy in a Heterogeneous World interactive internet and mobile technology program 1CE Picasso targeted towards youth to anonymously address urgent Presenter: Michael Berry, MA, MEd sexual and concerns. This workshop Moderator: Patti Britton, PhD, MPH, CSE, ABS, ACS, analyzes the qualitative thematic research on 180 total FAACS, MSC chat and text transcripts to examine the concerns Description: This session examines the importance expressed by adolescent females (ages 15-19). Presenters of specific identity factors including gender, culture, share findings regarding adolescents’ sexual and and sexual orientation in the therapy process. The reproductive health needs and discuss ways to utilize presentation explores how these factors may shape technology for health education. the theory and practice of psychosocial sex therapy. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, The research question to be addressed is simple: are participants will be able to: describe the main sexual and different methods needed for different social groups? reproductive health concerns of adolescents using the This presentation uses an existential psychotherapy Planned Parenthood Chat/Text program. theoretical model and data derived from interviews with expert psychotherapists to explore the intrapsychic and The Power of Parent Education: Reflections socio-cultural aspects of the client’s experience. from the Empowered Mom’s Think Tank Objective(s): At the conclusion of this 1CE Soprano session, participants will be able to: identify one Presenters: Tracie Gilbert, MSEd; Lexx Brown-James, psychotherapeutic intervention that research subjects MFT, MEd have deemed universal; identify one psychotherapeutic Moderator: TBD intervention that may be considered group-specific. Description: The Empowered Mom’s Think Tank gives African American female guardians tools for having

Plenary Session Friday, June 7 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm A Journey into BDSM & Race 1CE Symphony I & II Presenter: Mollena Williams Moderator: Russell J. Stambaugh, PhD, DST Description: The taboos and community ethical guidelines of BDSM (Bondage/Discipline, Dominance/ Submission, Sadism/Masochism), otherwise known as kink, power play, and/or leather, are teased out by the presenter. Infusing her personal narrative of being a black submissive (a minority within a minority group) in the kink world, Williams examines religious, cultural and racial nuances of coming to and exploring the pleasure of power play. This session addresses safety issues to show the thoughtful and meditated nature of this form of sexual expression. Participants are guided to a greater understanding of the personal and often spiritual aspects of BDSM. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: Describe how race plays a factor in evaluating ethics; discuss the prescribed community rules around BDSM/Kink.

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effective conversations about sexual topics. Its pilot Poster: GYT: A National Phenomenon, Making It season was held during the summer and fall of 2011. This Happen workshop provides a review of initial lessons learned, Presenters: Heather Eastman-Mueller, PhD, CSE, CHES; along with general guides for creating culturally sensitive Joleen Nevers, MAEd, CHES, CSE; Michael Tims, PhD, MS parent educational initiatives. Poster: EFT: Relationship Satisfaction, Attachment Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, Security, and Sexual Satisfaction participants will be able to: identify at least two ways Presenter: Cass Elliott that parent involvement improves the quality of teen Poster: Let’s Stop Trying to Turn Men Into Women sex education initiatives in the African American During community; list at least three ways to incorporate parent Presenter: Amy Gilliland, PhD, BDT (DONA), MS, CSE involvement/parent educational strategies into their own teen sex education initiatives. Poster: The Impact of Cyberspace Friendships on Heterosexual Relationships 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Presenters: Aleida Heinz, PhD; Pedro Briceno, PhD, MSA AASECT Business Meeting Symphony I & II Poster: Sexualities and Disabilities – Attitudes, Misconceptions and Concerns Presenter: Helena Juergens, PhD, MS, CST, LPC, CRC 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Poster: Couples Sex Therapy – Practical Exercises for Poster Session 1CE Overture Foyer I & II Clinical Use Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, Presenter: Helena Juergens, PhD, MS, CST, LPC, CRC participants will be able to: identify three advances Poster: Visual Sexuality – Integrating Art and Sex and describe three new research studies in the field of Therapies sexual health. Presenter: Jillien Kahn, MMFT Poster: Sexuality Education for Young Adults With Poster: Reaching Out By Reaching Back – West Intellectual Disabilities African Mating Rituals Presenters: Donna Bernert, PhD, MA; Amber Walker; Presenter: Signe Kastberg, PhD, LMHC, NCC Yvonne Michali, MS Poster: Legal System – From the Victim’s Perspective Poster: Celebrating the Queer Body Erotic – Presenter: Kristen Kendall Working with Nonheteronormative Persons Presenter: Thomas Berry, MBA Poster: Clinical Problems in the Polyamorous Population – A Qualitative Study Poster: Sex, Seniors, & Institutionalized Care: Presenters: Lindsay Lock, MS; Tiffani Kisler, PhD A Presenter: Julie Chaya, MA Poster: The Recipe for Ecstasy – What Women Want – Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction Poster: Dad, You Never Talked To Me About Sex – Presenter: Myrtle Means, PhD The Role of Father Figures Presenters: Sunkyung Chung; Monique Mercado, Poster: We Are Diverse Too! WAS Definition of the MA, CBT, CH; Min Reynolds, MA; Julie Strentzsch, Professional Specialties PhD, MA, LPC-S Presenter: Sara Nasserzadeh, MSc, PhD

Poster: Merging the Fields of Poster: Beyond 50 Shades – A Soft and Gentle and Healthy Sexuality Introduction to BDSM Presenters: Mary Deitch, JD, PsyD; Michael Morton, Presenter: Ruth Neustifter, PhD, MSSW, MFT MA, LMFT Poster: Body Image and Media Effects on African American Sexuality Presenter: Donna Oriowo, MSW, MEd

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Poster: – What Do PCPs Know Poster: Perceived & Experienced Risks & Benefits of About FSD? Sexting by Gender in Young Adults Presenter: Sapana Panday, MPH, CCMEP Presenters: Alishia Wrubleski, MA; Michael Sude, PhD, LMFT, AAMFT-S Poster: Sexual Attitudes of Second-Generation Hindu Indian-American Women Poster: Is She Cute or Sexy? The Sexualization and Presenter: Minakshi Ratkalkar, MSW Commoditization of Young Girls in Visual Media Presenter: Earl Yarington, PhD, MA Poster: Sex Matters for Medical and Healthcare Professionals Presenter: Dae Sheridan, MA, PhD, LMHC, CS, CRC

Poster: The Effect of Instruction In Sexually Explicit Saturday, June 8 Videos On Attitudes of Content 7:00 am – 7:45 am Presenter: Eric Sprankle, PsyD Tantric Meditation with Sally Valentine, PhD, Poster: We Know You’re Listening...But Do You LCSW Symphony IV Really Hear Us? Presenter: Barbara Thomas, MEd, CSE 7:00 am – 8:00 am Poster: and Reality of Healthy Sexuality – Sexy Salsa & Other Latin Dance Moves to Get A “Q” Methodological Analysis Your Morning Going with Jenni Skyler, PhD, Presenter: Laurie Wagner, MEd, PhD, MCHES MSEd Symphony III

Poster: The Art of Sensate Focus Revisited and Revised in Contemporary Times 7:45 am – 8:45 am Presenters: Linda Weiner, MSW, DST, CSSP; Special Interest Groups Constance Avery Clark, PhD Alternative Sex – Concerto A Medical Sexology – Concerto B Poster: BDSM & Fetishes – Breaking Down the Sexuality & Aging – Concerto C Language, Motivations & Experiences Sexuality & Disability – Concerto D Presenter: Kali Williams People of Color – Soprano Room Student – Picasso Room Poster: Addressing the Unique Sexual Concerns of Tantra – Symphony IV Hispanic Female Breast Cancer Patients Presenters: Alishia Wrubleski, MA; Cori McMahon, PsyD

Special Screening of deepsouth Friday, June 7 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm 2CE Symphony I & II Moderator: Natalie A. N. Elliott, MA, LPC, LMFT, NCC, CST Conference attendees are invited to view a special screening Objective(s): At the conclusion of this film of the film, deepsouth, www.deepsouthfilm.com. There and question and answer period with the director, will be a Question & Answer Session immediately following participants will be able to: describe the unique issues the screening with Director of the film, Lisa Biagiotti. This facing people living with HIV in the south; explain documentary follows four Americans who redefine their how the film helps work toward social justice for this traditional southern values to survive a population that is population; discuss the necessity for people to work poverty-ridden and heavily infected with HIV. together to address serious sexual health problems.

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9:00 am – 10:00 am we are identified as Black and second, because we are also Latina. Research has often lumped LatiNegras into Misinformation and Myths: Social and Cultural Forces Lead to Unequal Sexual Risk data sets as either only racially Black or ethnically 1CE Concerto A Latina without further examining how racial and ethnic Presenter: Trina Scott identities impact their experiences, choices, and access. This session discusses some of the experiences and Moderator: Roger Libby, PhD, CST challenges LatiNegras encounter regarding sexuality. It Description: Youth of color continue to be also explores the intercultural dialogues and suggests disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, STDs, and future work within/among the community. pregnancy. Through an interactive dialogue, participants Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, review the research on reproductive and sexual health participants will be able to: describe the differences of youth of color; examine the challenges to prevention between race and ethnicity and the connection for in communities of color; explore culturally competent LatiNegras; identify at least three celebrity and popular strategies to reduce risk behaviors; share lessons learned; LatiNegras; identify gaps in research and theories and develop action plans to make a difference in their that focus on Latinas and Black communities; plan at communities. least two ways to contribute to The LatiNegras Project; Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, discuss intercultural communication and at least three participants will be able to: explain the risk factors that strategies to strengthen them; recognize the intercultural place youth of color at risk for negative sexual health differences that may limit access/outreach; list at least outcomes; list strategies for redressing disparities for three ideas to build solutions to bridge gaps. serving youth of color. An Enigma: Sexuality Education, Law, and Understanding Consent in BDSM Practices Policy and Intellectual Disability 1CE Concerto B 1CE Concerto D Presenter: Susan Wright, MA Presenter: Neera Malhotra, MS Moderator: Cheryl Radeloff, PhD Moderator: Betsy Cairo, PhD, HCLD, CSE Description: With the success of 50 Shades of Gray, a Description: The purpose of this workshop is to provide flood of curious people are accessing resources for BDSM reflective dialogues around teaching sexuality education practitioners. This heightened demand has led BDSM to students with intellectual disabilities using the Critical groups and events to respond by providing education on Disability theory as a theoretical framework. With the fundamental issues like consent. This workshop outlines critical inquiry as an underpinning of this workshop, it those efforts as well as the results of the Consent Counts also provides an open forum to discuss issues related to survey so that sex educators, counselors, and therapists educators’ needs to teach sexuality education. have a firm grounding in the accepted standards of Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, consent in the BDSM subculture. participants will be able to: plan at least three critical- Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, thinking ideas related to sexuality and intellectual participants will be able to: discuss at least three frequent disabilities to work more effectively with students. types of consent violations that are occurring in a BDSM context; explain the standards of consent within the Working with Girls in Schools and organized BDSM community. Psychotherapy: Sex, Sexuality and Sexualization 1CE Picasso Sexuality and Culture: Including LatiNegras Presenters: Sharon Lamb, EdD; Renee Randazzo; and Intercultural Dialogue Aleksandra Plocha, MS 1CE Concerto C Moderator: Kristen Altenau, MS Presenters: Bianca Laureano, MA; Tanya Henderson, PhD Description: This workshop is for counselors and Moderator: De-Andrea Blaylock-Johnson, MSW, LCSW therapists who work with or have interest in working Description: For decades LatiNegras have been with adolescent girls in schools and in psychotherapeutic excluded from conversations on sexuality. First, because settings around topics of sex, sexuality, and sexualization.

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This session explores how these issues uniquely influence methods that sexuality educators, counselors and this population and outlines specific recommendations for therapists can use to help couples keep a balance working with adolescent girls around these topics. between parenthood and sexuality. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: describe at least three unique issues for adolescent girls related to the topics 10:30 am – 12:30 pm of sex, sexuality, and sexualization; define at least three Culturally Sensitive Sex Therapy distinguishing characteristics between normative and 2CE Concerto A problematic issues. Presenters: Kathryn Hall, PhD; Cynthia Graham, MA, PhD A National Survey Examining Parent/ Moderator: Sara Nasserzadeh, MSc, PhD Adolescent Communication about Sexuality 1CE Tenor Description: This session helps to develop the skills necessary to treat clients from culturally diverse Presenter: Leslie Kantor, MPH backgrounds. Participants learn about Culturally Moderator: William Stayton, MDiv, ThD, PhD Sensitive Sex Therapy (CSST), review research and Description:Research has shown that adolescents clinical cases regarding this approach, and practice skills who report having good conversations with their in interactive and small group activities. parents about sexuality are more likely to delay having Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, sex until they are ready and practice safer sex and participants will be able to: apply the CSST model to use contraception when they do have sex. Planned one’s clinical practice; demonstrate how to develop Parenthood Federation of America and Family Circle treatment plans for the sexual difficulties of culturally magazine conducted a nationally representative diverse clients; identify the strengths inherent in diverse survey with parent/adolescent pairs to explore their cultures and at least three strategies to integrate these communication about sexuality. This workshop reveals strengths with standard sex therapy techniques. the findings and includes discussion about facilitating communication between parents and adolescents. Alternative Lovestyles: Working with Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, Polyamorous Clients 2CE Concerto B participants will be able to: identify two ways that the Presenter: Rosalyn Dischiavo, MA, EdD, CSE survey findings can facilitate sexual communication Moderator: Betsy Cairo, PhD, HCLD, CSE between parents and adolescents. Description: is a growing phenomenon that can be viewed as a practice, a relationship Where Has Our Love Life Gone? The Hard Balance between Parenthood and Sexuality orientation, a philosophy, or a capacity. Participants learn 1CE Soprano terms, skills, language, philosophies, and best practices Presenter: Helena Juergens, PhD, MS, CST, LPC, CRC for working with poly groups and populations. Moderator: Erica Goodstone, PhD, LMHC, CRS Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: identify common terms used Description: Transition to parenthood can be a very by polyamorous people; use this new language when stressful period for couples and, according to research, working with polyamorous populations; discuss at least one in two partnerships goes into decline after the birth of three existing practices that can work well a baby. Many couples struggle with getting their pre-baby with polyamorous clients. intimacy and sex life back, which can cause frustration and conflict in the relationship. This presentation focuses on the physical and emotional changes that happen after childbirth and parenting, and how those changes can affect a couple’s relationship and sexuality. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: identify at least three

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Walking Our Talk: Holistic Strategies to Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, Transcend the “Wounded Healer” in Us participants will be able to: name at least 4 workable 2CE Concerto C holistic strategies for sexual self-healing; sort feelings Presenters: Patti Britton, PhD, MPH, CSE, ABS, ACS, about challenges shared during this workshop. FAACS, MSC; Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT, CST, CSSP Moderator: Kelly Ross, MA, LMHC Ethical Issues and Dilemmas When Dealing Description: Many of us suffer from our own wounding with Client Sexual Issues 2CE Concerto D as sexual healers. In the safety of this workshop Presenter: Wayne Pawlowski, MSW, CSE presenters and participants face their sexual challenges, Moderator: Richelle Frabotta, MSEd, CSE while interactively developing sustainable solutions Description: Working with sexual issues is the common to empower, embrace, and uplift themselves as sexual theme among AASECT professionals. Inevitably this work beings. Presenters define characteristics and solutions confronts practitioners with ethical issues and dilemmas. with aging, de-eroticization as an occupational hazard, This workshop presents one model for ethical decision- the concepts of “enough,” and the lack of strategies for making and provides participants with the opportunity to extreme self-care. Participants leave with a renewed sense explore and discuss complex ethical situations that arise of joy and self-acceptance in a state of playful awakening. when working with client sexual issues. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: use one model for ethical decision-making; identify multiple ethical issues Awards Luncheon involved in specific case situations; employ better ethical Saturday, June 8 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm decisions in one’s own practice. Symphony I & II Your Culture Isn’t My Culture: The How and Book Award Why of Cultural Diversity Competency Peggy J. Kleinplatz, PhD, CSE, DST, CSSP 2CE Picasso New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Presenter: Jennifer Gunsaullus, PhD Alternatives, 2nd Edition Moderator: Lee Heerton

Bill Taverner, MA, CSE; Susan Milstein, PhD, CSE, MCHES; Description: Civil rights activist Cesar Chavez once Sue Montfort, MAT, CHES said, “Preservation of one’s own culture does not require Teaching Safer Sex, 3rd edition contempt or disrespect for other cultures.” Cultural sensitivity and awareness for sex professionals is a Distinguished Service Award to AASECT continual process of learning to honor, respect, and Russell J. Stambaugh, PhD, DST Patti Britton, PhD, MPH, CSE, ABS, ACS, FAACS, MSC create a safe space for differing worldviews. The intent of this workshop is to expand understanding of cultural Professional Standard of Excellence Award diversity, deepen understanding of the importance of Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT, CST, CSSP this topic, and develop new cultural competency skills. Schiller Prize Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, Mormon Sexuality: Conducting Sex Therapy within a participants will be able to: list five ways in which cultural Mormon Population diversity competence is relevant in the sexuality field; list Natasha Parker, MS, LCMFT; Adam Fisher, MA two new skills to develop for cultural competency. Student Paper Award The Sensual Side of Sex Education: Taking a An Enigma: Sexuality Education, Law, and Policy and Sex-Positive Approach with Youth Intellectual Disability 2CE Tenor Neera Malhotra, MS Presenters: Katharine Randall, MEd; Catherine Dukes, PhD Bill T. Jones Scholarship Award Moderator: Barbara Thomas, MEd, CSE Ayonna Johnson, LPC, NCC Description: Sex ed can be a balancing act when it comes to certain topics, especially sensuality. Educators want to

18 Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities and Cultures Therapy/Counseling Disability/Health Ethics/Mentoring Race/Culture/Religion Educational Methods Family Practices/Lifestyles Technology/Communication/Media Abuse/Trauma/Addiction give youth the best sex education possible while respecting participants will be able to: identify two variables that the diversity of family values among the students. This influence how technology impacts children and adolescents interactive workshop presents information and strategies through exposure to sexual content; explain at least two ways for taking a positive approach to the sensual side of sex ed. in which sexual content through technology is different from Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, other types of sexual exposures; explain the developmental participants will be able to: identify aspects of impact on children and adolescents that early exposure age-appropriate sensuality throughout adolescent to sexual content through technology can cause; identify development; describe at least three ways to incorporate two innovative strategies to help children and adolescents sex positive messages about sensuality with young recognize the impact of technology on themselves and others. people; prepare one sex education activity or lesson plan to include sex positive messaging. 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Treatment of Premature and Delayed Teaching Families a New Parenting Model 2CE Symphony III for Addressing Sexuality and Technology 2CE Soprano Presenter: Stanley Althof, PhD, CST Presenters: Shawn Stewart, PhD; Lisa Beavers, PhD, Moderator: Deepak Jumani, ACS, FIAMS, MBBS, PhD LPC, CST Description: This presentation focuses on the assessment Moderator: Laurie Wagner, MEd, PhD, MCHES and treatment of premature and delayed ejaculation. This Description: There is no technology that is going to session addresses definitions, prevalence, etiology, and protect our children from all the unsafe websites, serial treatment of premature and delayed ejaculation. predators, or cyber bullies they may encounter on the Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, internet. Parents are seeking the help of mental health participants will be able to: list the diagnostic criterion professionals to deal with these cyber encounters. This sets for premature and delayed ejaculation; describe workshop looks at the old-school strategy and then explores interview assessment methods for both dysfunctions; ways to rethink this model and design an approach that identify validated diagnostic instruments for both inoculates children against the dangers they WILL face. dysfunctions; discuss treatment recommendations for Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, premature and delayed ejaculation.

Whipple Family Plenary Session Saturday, June 8 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 1CE Symphony I & II Safeguarding Latino Immigrant Populations: Sexual Cultures, HIV Prevention, and Social Change Presenter: Hector Carrillo, DrPH Moderator: Bethany Stevens, JD, MA Description: Drawing from the Trayectos Study, a multi-year study of sexuality and HIV risk among gay and bisexual male immigrants in California, this session discusses the challenges and opportunities involved in the design and implementation of sexuality education and HIV prevention programs targeting immigrant populations. Are the notions of structural change, social justice, and social change compatible with the goals of sexuality and health education? Can efforts to promote community organizing and broader sexuality-related social and cultural changes complement individually-oriented sexuality education? What are the best strategies to promote sexual well-being while celebrating cultural diversity and fostering cultural changes? Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: discuss the role sexuality education can play in the promotion of health and sexual well-being in immigrant populations. The Whipple Family Fund provides financial support for a plenary at AASECT’s Annual Conference. Historically, this plenary demonstrates the application of research to practice in sexuality education, counseling, and/or sex therapy.

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50 Shades of Brown: Understanding the health assessment and treatment protocol for men Social, Sensual and Sexual Black Female with problems regulating consensual sexual behavior. 2CE Concerto A This updated protocol, grounded in ethical standards Presenters: Nikita Murry, PhD, MA; Asher Pimpleton, PhD of care and a dual-process theory of human behavior, Moderator: Bianca Laureano, MA is a comprehensive, three-step process to identify and Description: Therapeutic literature is limited in the address the contributing factors for out of control sexual exploration of development from a black behavior (OCSB) and achieves a man’s personal vision of woman’s perspective. The research presented fills a gap in sexual health. the literature concerning gender identity development for Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, black American females by exploring the phenomenon participants will be able to: discuss a clinician’s ethical of womanhood and how black American women have responsibility when assessing and treating problematic or come to view themselves sexually. This research suggests OCSB; describe the appropriate use of the Braun-Harvey black females come to identify themselves as women by & Vigorito outpatient, assessment and treatment protocol including various internal and external factors. Included for men presenting with consensual OCSB. in this form of gender identity development is sexuality and sexual decision-making. Sex and Aging Out Loud 2CE Concerto D Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, Presenters: Joan Price, MA; Peggy Brick, MEd, CSE participants will be able to: list at least three variables Moderator: Julie Chaya, MA that influence sexual decision-making among African Description: This session focuses on the challenges, American women; employ this new knowledge in ways delights, and shudders that come with writing and that are professionally transforming. speaking about “senior sex.” Participants will discuss concerns that Boomers, seniors, and elders raise about Telling Our Stories in Ways That Make Us their changing sexuality: the questions they ask, the Stronger: Using the Tree of Life Approach challenges they face, and the misconceptions that hamper 2CE Concerto B their sexual enjoyment. Throughout the workshop the Presenter: Jason Kae-Smith, MSW, CST presenter will offer tips and strategies for older adults and Moderator: Kristen Altenau, MS ways to address this age group about their sexual issues. Presenters review some of the understandings that Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, inform the “Tree of Life” practice and demonstrate how participants will be able to: identify five major it can be used in therapy groups for survivors of sexual misconceptions about sexuality among people in mid and trauma. Workshop attendees create their own “Tree of later life; describe five strategies that older adults find Life,” allowing them a first-hand understanding of how particularly useful and important for their sexual lives. they might use this in their own practice with those who have experienced sexual trauma. True Colors: The Use of the Expressive Art Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, Therapies for Transgender Youth participants will be able to: list five key principles that 2CE Picasso comprise the “Tree of Life” approach; list the four steps Presenter: Deborah Grayson, LMHC, PhD, PTR involved in the “Tree of Life” activity. Moderator: Larry Siegel, MA Description: This experiential workshop highlights An Assessment and Treatment Protocol for expressive and creative techniques geared for the novice Men with Out of Control Sexual Behavior 2CE Concerto C or experienced counselor interested in working with transgender youth. Key elements and universal themes are Presenters: Douglas Braun-Harvey, MA, CGP, CST; Michael Vigorito, MA, CGP explored such as defining gender variance, understanding the coming-out process, solidifying support for the individuals Moderator: Richard M. Siegel, MS, LMHC, CST, CSE, CSSP and their families, hormone and surgical treatments, building self-esteem, and celebrating self-acceptance. Description: The presenters have developed a sexual Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop,

20 Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities and Cultures Therapy/Counseling Disability/Health Ethics/Mentoring Race/Culture/Religion Educational Methods Family Practices/Lifestyles Technology/Communication/Media Abuse/Trauma/Addiction participants will be able to: list at least three key concerns and treatment modalities when working with transgender youth and their families; plan at least one A Night in Havana! creative art therapy technique; apply techniques for Saturday, June 8 personal and professional purposes. 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Symphony I & II Earning an Ethical Living as a Sexuality Professional* 2CE Tenor Dress in your Caribbean whites, and dance the night away to Presenter: Kali Williams Cubano/Latin/Salsa music while sipping a Mojito or a Cuba Libre. Or, if you’re not into dancing, how about a game of Moderator: Carol L. Clark, PhD, LMHC, CAP, CST dominoes? It’s all part of our Night in Havana and a perfect Description: In the professional sexuality world, there way to end your day. Cuban desserts, tropical fruits, and Cuban is very little business instruction. By discussing the coffee will be served. Tickets are available at the Registration process of branding, marketing, and monetizing, session Desk. $15 per person. attendees are inspired to find the best way to build their unique brand and ethically establish the kind of value exchange that adds to their bank account. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, Sunday, June, 9 participants will be able to: describe at least three concrete strategies for establishing a successful, 7:00 am – 7:45 am profitable, and authentic business; implement these Interfaith Service Concerto A strategies into one’s own practice. Conference attendees can gather together to celebrate various faiths. This is an attendee-led Treating Sexual Trauma with EMDR, Tantra experience. Methods, and Mind-Body Techniques 2CE Soprano Presenter: Sally Valentine, PhD, MSW, LCSW, CST 8:00 am – 10:00 am Moderator: Patti Britton, PhD, MPH, CSE, ABS, ACS, How to Ignite Intimacy and Sexuality After FAACS, MSC Cancer 2CE Symphony I & II Description: This presentation expands on the definition Presenters: Ellen Barnard, MSSW; Barbara Musser, MBA of sexual trauma to include other forms/types of traumatic Moderator: Deepak Jumani, ACS, FIAMS, MBBS, PhD events that affect or alter sexual self image, esteem, Description: Poor sexual function is one of the top motivation, or fear. In addition to intense psychotherapy issues for cancer survivors. Medical professionals rarely and EMDR, tantra methods and mind-body techniques talk about it with patients. Patients don’t know to ask are implemented to assist in a more complete emotional, about the sexual side effects of treatment Therapists physical, spiritual, and sexual healing. After processing the may not want to talk about sex and sex therapists may trauma, renewing sexual health with methods that embrace not want to talk about cancer. Discover the inner work to healthy sexuality are demonstrated. build a foundation, the mental work to change thoughts, Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, and ways to help change behaviors to create healthy and participants will be able to: evaluate the use of EMDR satisfying intimacy and sexuality after cancer. to treat sexual trauma; describe when and how to use Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, Tantra and mind-body practices during the treatment participants will be able to: understand and relate to phases; list at least three Tantric methods to assist in the challenges faced by women with breast cancer and healing sexual trauma treatment. their intimate partners; explain to those with cancer what happens and explore what to do to help with issues related to cancer and poor sexual function; formulate an individual plan for clients to rehabilitate intimacy and

*Not approved for NBCC credit. sexuality after cancer treatments.

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Mainstream Rap Music Use, Perceived Peer Healing the Spirit: Different Perspectives on Sexual Norms, and Early Sexual Initiation Resolving Sexual Trauma 2CE Concerto C 2CE Concerto A Presenters: Rita DeMaria, PhD, LMFT; Michele Marsh, Presenter: Kimberly Johnson, MPH PhD, MEd, CST Moderator: TBD Moderator: Lisa Meyers, LSCSW, LCSW, CST Description: Early sexual behavior and permissive Description: Sexual traumas affect thousands of people sexual norms are consistent predictors of sexual risk and include , child and adolescent , for minority youth signaling a better understanding of and . This presentation describes two significant cultural influences. A powerful influence theoretical models of sexual trauma and recovery and warranting further quantitative investigation is rap three theoretical approaches to healing trauma. Attendees music. This session examines the relationship between view clips from two films to experience both the realities rap music and sexual behavior among early adolescents. of trauma and the differing perspectives of its victims/ Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, survivors. Questions are posed to challenge participants’ participants will be able to: identify at least 3 themes awareness of individual and social values affecting influencing sexual scripts of urban minority early definitions of trauma and the responses of its survivors. adolescents; explain the scientific relationship between Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, exposure to rap music lyrics and sexual behavior among participants will be able to: list two models of urban minority early adolescents. trauma recovery and note two similarities between them; describe the different perspectives of two survivors College Students Can Educate Parents in of sexual trauma (characters from the videos) and the Sexuality: What College Kids Wish 2CE Concerto B individual or social values informing those perspectives. Presenter: Susan Stiritz, MBA, MSW, PhD, CSE Why Women Cheat: Diversity, Gender, Moderator: Linda Weiner, MSW, DST, CSSP Victimization, and Addiction 2CE Concerto D Description: This two-hour workshop helps Presenter: Tammy Nelson, PhD participants consider how sexuality educators can Moderator: Margaret Nichols, PhD, CST, CSSP empower young people to share with parents the Description: Women and infidelity have traditionally insights gained from lessons in college sexuality been approached in a dichotomizing victim/perpetrator classes. Talking about sex, which many parents avoid model reinforcing trauma and disempowerment. with their children, can be a bridge young people use Recently in our culture language has gone from to connect with the older generation. Current students’ “codependent” to “emotional affairs” to the most recent voices and participants’ contributions combine to show “sex addicted” to explain female infidelity and its unique how honest inter-generational sex talk can promote differences among gender, culture and our bias in reflection, historical contextualizing, critical thinking, treatment approaches. and ultimately, political insight and action. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: recognize at least four reasons participants will be able to: describe four techniques that women cheat and how female infidelity is different students can use to bring up sexual topics with their than infidelity in men, and recognize the consequences parents gracefully; recognize four signals that indicate to women that prevent sexual pleasure and intimacy and engaging parents in discussions of sexuality will probably how these consequences contribute to relational not be productive; list six benefits of providing sexuality dysfunction; identify techniques for intervention with education to their parents. female clients who want to end their outside relationships, become more transparent with their primary partners, and create empowered and more rewarding open partnerships, as they define their own monogamy.

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Sex Talk With Gender Diverse Youth and Birth Matters! How Denying the Sexuality Their Families 2CE Picasso of Birth Negatively Impacts Men and Women Presenters: Remi Newman, MA; Colin Close 2CE Soprano Moderator: Gabriella Jellison Presenter: Amy Gilliland, PhD, BDT (DONA), MS, CSE Moderator: Richelle Frabotta, MSEd, CSE Description: As more parents/caregivers support their children through gender transition, programs Description: Labor and birth affect sexuality in are being developed to help families navigate this numerous ways, yet medical professionals and American territory. Sex educators, counselors, and therapists culture often deny the sensuality of the experience. have an opportunity to offer support and education The consequences are often blamed on other sources. tailored to gender variant youth and their families. This Understanding this as the source of pain, disassociation, presentation reviews a range of concerns including and negation of feelings is important to unraveling naming body parts, dating, disclosure, safety and people’s sexual problems and relationship issues. intimacy, and finding language to talk about sexual This session critically examines the sexual nature of orientation, safer sex, and contraception as it applies to birth, current practices, men’s roles, and the impact gender diverse youth. of the denial of birth’s importance on our culture and Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, therapeutic practice. participants will be able to: identify the sexual health Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, concerns of gender variant youth and their families and participants will be able to: explain how the denial of learn a variety of tools and resources to address these the sexual nature of childbirth negatively impacts birth concerns. events and later sexual relationships; assist men in exploring how being present while their partner gives Reaching New Audiences 2CE Tenor birth may affect their emotional and sexual lives in Presenter: Ruth Neustifter, PhD, MSSW, MFT unexpected ways. Moderator: TBD Description: Bring your skills and knowledge to 10:15 am – 11:15 am new adult audiences by reaching potential workshop attendees and clients outside your usual market as Pleasure-Focused Somatic Sexuality Education 1CE Symphony I & II a sex educator or therapist. This workshop helps participants learn how to cross between mainstream, Presenter: Pavini Moray, MEd, CSB kink, conservative Christian, queer, and health-based Moderator: Patti Britton, PhD, MPH, CSE, ABS, ACS, FAACS, MSC communities by focusing on marketing options, techniques for varying professional tone, and developing Description: Sex education often focuses on safer new referral and workshop hosting options. sex practices, , and anatomy. In contrast, Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, pleasure-focused somatic sexuality education utilizes participants will be able to: understand a range of embodiment techniques, breath work, erotic energy specific needs, goals, and requirements of working with regulation, sensate focus, and communication skills five major target populations; gauge one’s own skills and around the desire to provide individuals with skills for a abilities, as a professional, in order to determine which of fulfilling lifelong sexuality. This experiential workshop the five included target populations are the best match. gives participants tools to teach high-level pleasure- focused sexuality skills within the confines of their curriculum, in a non-sexual, clothes-on environment. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: demonstrate at least three techniques and activities used in somatic sex education.

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Good Girls Don’t Have Sex: Young Women of LGBTQ and Addiction 1CE Concerto C Color, Spirituality, Sex, and Body Image Presenter: Buster Ross, MA, CADC, LPC 1CE Concerto A Moderator: Joan Sughrue, MEd, RN, DST, CSSP Presenter: Nicole Clark, MSW Description: Sexuality has traditionally been a Moderator: Trina Scott taboo in the erotophobic landscape of addiction Description: How we see ourselves plays a big role in treatment. While “sex addiction” has created more how we view our sexuality. But when we live in a culture space for sexuality in this field, issues of identity and that glorifies sex yet tells us “good girls don’t have sex,” it orientation are largely not addressed. There is a clear can be confusing. This session explores how the media, gap in the availability of addiction services for clients stereotypes, and the aspects of religion can affect how with non-heteronormative identities. This workshop young women of color feel about themselves. The session offers information and methods for both sexuality discusses how to better recognize the mixed messages professionals interested in addiction and addiction and develop ways to help advocate for positive sexuality professionals interested in sexuality. and images for young women of color. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: describe at least three unique participants will be able to: illustrate at least three ways needs of members of the LGBTQ community with addiction young women of color can become better at recognizing issues; apply at least three new interventions to treatment of mixed signals about their sexuality; develop at least this community; describe at least three ways to use advocacy three concrete ways to advocate for positive sexuality and to close the gap of services for this population. images for young Black, Latina, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Indigenous women. Sexuality and Disability 1CE Concerto D Presenter: Jessica Naslund, MSW, CSE Orgasmic Meditation: OneTaste’s Method Moderator: Betsy Cairo, PhD, HCLD, CSE for Daily Connection 1CE Concerto B Description: Historically, people with disabilities have Presenters: Katherine Brennan; Pooja Lakshmin, MD been denied basic information about sexuality. Current Moderator: Cheryl Radeloff, PhD studies find that individuals with developmental disabilities are more likely to be sexually assaulted than the general Description: Orgasmic Meditation (OM) is a daily population. Therefore, it is imperative that communities 15-minute, partnered practice wherein a man or woman and agencies that support people with developmental strokes the upper left quadrant of a woman’s clitoris without disabilities provide comprehensive sexuality education. any goal except to feel each stroke fully. In this workshop, Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, participants explore recent medical research into brain participants will be able to: describe at least three activity during direct clitoral stimulation and mindfulness systemic approaches to sexual abuse prevention which meditation, and commonalities therein. Participants will can give people with developmental disabilities the tools also learn about different applications of OM for their to protect themselves against sexual abuse. clients and themselves. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, From Arousal to : Role of participants will be able to: critique OM as a practice for Neurotransmitters in Tantric Sex working with clients from a place of simplicity, attention, 1CE Picasso and desire; define the female orgasm beyond climax by Presenter: Rajendra Sathe, LCEH, BHMS finding a turn-on at every point on the orgasmic cycle; Moderator: Deepak Jumani, ACS, FIAMS, MBBS, PhD describe how working with an OM trainer can provide a Description: Tantric sex is shrouded in mystery and somatic, experiential and adjunct practice to support clients is very esoteric for most of us. This workshop intends to in therapeutic settings; understand commonalities in recent demystify these complex ideas and practices and make research in brain activity in direct clitoral stimulation and them easy to understand. By attempting to decipher mindfulness meditation, and what this research suggests neurotransmitter action from sexual arousal to orgasm about OM. in “real” time and applying the code of ancient tantric

24 Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities and Cultures concepts to this knowledge, this workshop aims to provide new ideas in resolving common sexual problems. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: identify at least three new perspectives on tantric sex; describe the role of neurotransmitters during the act of solo or partnered sex in “real time;” apply at least three principles in tantric sex therapy to help common sex problems with zero or minimal use of drugs.

Husbands Who Don’t Want Sex with Their Wives 1CE Tenor Presenters: Bruce Friedin, PhD, CSC; Alexander Friedin, PsyD Moderator: Erica Goodstone, PhD, LMHC, CRS Description: This workshop provides comprehensive information on the evaluation and treatment of husbands who do not want a sexual relationship with their wives. This workshop discusses a linear approach to assessing and diagnosing the myriad etiological factors, particularly marital anger issues, which are causal to low/absent sex drive in married men. This session also addresses the impact of nonsexual husbands on their wives. The focal points of individual and couples psychotherapy are also addressed. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: describe and critique at least three factors in a multi-faceted evaluation and psychological treatment of husbands who have no sexual interest in their wives.

The Cultural Background and Medical Management of Female Circumcision 1CE Soprano Presenter: Gabriella Maris, MD Moderator: Sara Nasserzadeh, MSc, PhD Description: Female genital cutting is a prevalent worldwide practice dating back to thousands of years ago. Cultural and religious beliefs have shaped the performance of female circumcision. These beliefs have also led to significant psychological and medical ramifications of female genital cutting. Healthcare clinicians should understand the mental health and medical morbidities associated with female genital cutting to provide effective care to girls and women with female circumcision. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: discuss the historical background, societal implications, psychological and medical morbidities of female genital cutting; discuss 2013 AASECT 45th Annual Conference 25 Sunday 10:15 - 11:15 am continued

the ancient and modern societal, cultural and religious discuss studies of sexual satisfaction in patients with female implications for female circumcisions; use culturally circumcision; identify practice management guidelines competent care to patients with female circumcisions; for vaginal deliveries of women with female genital explain common obstetrical and gynecological morbidities cutting; explain the cultural and medical considerations associated with female circumcision worldwide; identify of defibulation and refibulation; employ greater overall patient psychological and gynecological issues secondary cultural competency to manage the psychological and to female circumcision via case-based presentations; medical needs of patients with female circumcision.

Closing Plenary Session & Looking Ahead to 2014 Sunday, June 9 11:30 am – 12:45 pm 1CE Symphony I & II Leveraging Media to Proliferate Sexuality Information Presenter: Andrea Pennington, MD Moderator: Carey Roth Bayer, EdD, RN, CSE Description: Interaction with media outlets related to sexuality is often a tenuous journey for many sexuality professionals. Often interviewers attempt to steer conversations toward their individual sexual interests, rather than focusing on what information the interviewee has to offer. Dr. Pennington shares stories of her personal experiences with various television shows and other media sources and gives concrete tips on how to navigate difficult dialogs around sexuality issues for the educator, counselor, therapist and health care professional. Objective(s): At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: list examples of leadership principles and communication strategies with media outlets related to sexuality issues with patients/clients; describe at least three ways to work with media in addressing difficult discussions related to sexuality with patients/clients.

26 Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities and Cultures General Information

ON-SITE REGISTRATION well as download their session attendance records and print On-site registration will be available at the AASECT their official CE certificate. Watch your email for a link to the conference registration desk. Attendees may register for the survey by the end of the conference. entire conference or just one day. Registration is available Wednesday, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Thursday, 7:30 am – 7:30 Session Attendance pm; Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm; AASECT will be tracking all CE credits electronically during and Sunday, 7:00 am – 10:00 am. the 2013 Annual Conference. Attendance to education sessions will be recorded through a name badge scanning system REGISTRATION and INFORMATION at the entrance to each education session. Each conference AASECT staff and volunteers will be available in the Overture attendee badge will have a unique barcode to allow you to Foyer I & II at the registration area for registering attendees be scanned into sessions. You will need to be scanned into and fielding any questions conference attendees may have. every conference session to verify your attendance. To most Awards Luncheon Tickets accurately track your participation and receive CE credit, you Tickets are required for the Awards Luncheon on Saturday. must scan your badge at the beginning and again at the end of Please present your ticket at the door to ensure being served each session you attend. the appropriate meal. Please note: Your badge may be scanned at only one concurrent session at a time. Scanning in at multiple Night in Havana Tickets concurrent sessions could jeopardize your eligibility for Saturday, June 8, 2013, 8:00-10:00 pm. This is a ticketed event. credit. Anyone who leaves a session part-way through will Tickets may be purchased for $15/person at the registration desk. be scanned out to record the length of time spent in that session. Anyone staying for the duration of the session will CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) INFORMATION automatically be credited with the full session allowance. A total of up to 19 CE credits can be earned through Where possible, the attendance scanning period will start 15 attendance at the main conference. Participants who minutes prior to the beginning of each session. also attend pre-conference workshops can earn up to an It is imperative to remember that as you enter each additional 12 CE credits (maximum 31 CE credits). educational session, you must make sure your badge is scanned by one of the volunteers. The attendance scanning PROCEDURES/how to secure CE credit period ends 10 minutes after each session begins. In order Course Evaluations and Participant Satisfaction to receive credit, you must scan into the session within 10 Evaluations will be distributed electronically this year. minutes after the session begins. You cannot earn credit for a Conference attendees will complete all evaluations online, as session if you enter the course later than 10 minutes after the

2013 AASECT 45th Annual Conference 27 start of the session, or do not scan into a session. Disclosure policy If you are experiencing problems with your badge, you In order to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and must notify AASECT staff immediately. AASECT has no scientific rigor in all AASECT activities, all presenters are affiliation with the registration company supplying the to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent scanners for this year’s Conference and will not be able to conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their make any adjustments during or after the meeting. continuing education presentation. We ask that you please respond to our request for feedback as soon as you receive it after the Conference. The AASECT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITY (ADA) commitment to continuing professional education is reflected If you have any special needs for this conference, please in the Continuing Education Workshops that are offered let us know at the time of registration, as we will make a in conjunction with the Annual Conference. Only those reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities, workshops designated as approved for CE credit meet the per ADA requirements. criteria for the groups mentioned here. Other plenary and concurrent sessions may qualify for some professional groups. MESSAGE CENTER However, it is the professional’s responsibility to determine the Located near the registration and information area, a bulletin acceptability of these program offerings for specific licensure or board will be used for announcements relevant to the other certification needs. conference and attendees. Any changes or additions to the At the time of the printing of this program we have received program will be posted there, so please check the board often. the following CE approvals for continuing education: Please feel free to use this space yourself to communicate with your colleagues. Note: AASECT will not be responsible for the AASECT CE content posted or any messages removed nor will the AASECT This program meets the CE requirements of the American staff serve as messengers for correspondence. Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT AASECT MEMBERSHIP certification and renewal of certification. AASECT membership links you to thousands of other sexual health practitioners, providing you with a network of accomplished peers and opportunities for professional AASECT is approved by the American Psychological education, growth and development. Membership in Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for the association is a prerequisite to applying for AASECT psychologists. AASECT maintains responsibility for this certification as a sexuality educator, sexuality counselor, sex program and its content. therapy supervisor, or sex therapist. For further information Social Workers & and Family Therapists visit www.aasect.org/join. Those who register for the full This program is approved by the National Association of Social conference as non-members will receive membership Workers (NASW) (Approval # 886515262-1720) for 19 Social through December 31, 2013. Work continuing education contact hours for the conference and an additional 12 hours for pre-conference workshops. Regional Meetings AASECT is approved to offer Continuing Education for Regional Meetings will be held from 7:45 am – 8:45 am on LMFT and LCSW licensure requirements in California by Friday, June 7. See page 8 for locations. the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) (Approval NO.PCE 3420 valid until 03/31/2015). AASECT is approved by SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS the Florida Board of Clinical , Marriage and Family Special Interest Groups will be meeting from 7:45 am – 8:45 Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling of the Florida Agency am on Saturday, June 8, special interest groups will meet. See for Health Care Administration as a provider of Continuing page 15 for locations. Education for Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider Number 50-5057, Exp. 03/31/2015). AASECT MISSION Founded in 1967, the American Association of Sexuality Counselors Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) is devoted AASECT is a National Board for Certified Counselors to the promotion of sexual health by the development and (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider and may advancement of the fields of sexual education, counseling and offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet therapy. AASECT’s mission is to advance the highest standards NBCC requirements. (#6056 Exp. 4/30/2017) Sessions for of professional practice for educators, counselors and therapists. which NBCC-approved clock hours will not be awarded are identified in the program. AASECT is solely responsible for all Consent to use photographic images aspects of the program. 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2013 AASECT 45th Annual Conference 31 Social Media 101

For those of you new to the blitz of social media, Tweet as frequently as you would like about the sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Gowalla, Foursquare conference, workshops, events, etc. Twitter is used to make and more are often used at professional conferences multiple posts in short times from users. to engage members and potential members not at the event, foster conversation and dialogue, and work Facebook toward creating an online community. AASECT is The AASECT Facebook page is searchable as AASECT dedicated to being part of such a community and 2013 Conference. Please “Like” us to stay up-to-date helping you get the most out of your AASECT 2013 about events, time changes, etc. Conference experience through the use of social media. You can use Facebook to let people know your • Feel free to share quotes, thoughts, etc. Obviously, thoughts on the conference, what workshops you you can always attribute the presenters. However, are going to, etc. It is suggested that you limit your please keep others’ observations confidential unless Facebook posts to 6-12 per day, as Facebook is geared they state otherwise. This means you can still share the more to general updates than play-by-play analysis, questions, quotes, etc., just not who is stating them. quotations, etc. • Many other conference attendees are also using You can also add other conference attendees social media — feel free to connect with them, set up on Facebook, and use it as a way to plan dinners, meet-ups, network, create connections for use year round. ask questions about others’ practices/education/ • You can use both computers and smart phones to experiences, network with others in your area, etc. connect to social media while at AASECT 2013. Gowalla/FourSquare Twitter These are “check in” sites, generally used to let people The AASECT twitter account is @theAASECT. You should know you are at a certain location, and what you are also use the #AASECT13 hashtag to mark your tweets doing there. Feel free to “check in” at the hotel and regarding the conference, so people can easily find them. announce that you are attending the AASECT 2013 To reply to another person’s comments, just use the @ conference. Usually one check in per day and you symbol and his or her user name, like @theAASECT. should be good to go.

32 Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities and Cultures Exhibitors and Sponsors

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June 5-9, 2013 Miami, FL CE Tracker

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Please check the sessions you attended and total the number of CE credits. Wednesday, June 5, 2013/ ursday, June 6, 2013 Poster: Sex Matters for Medical & Healthcare Professionals, Sheridan Pre-Conf Wkshp: SAR Part I & II, Nanín ...... 12 CE ____ Poster:  e E ect of Instruction In Sexually Explicit Videos, Sprankle Poster: We Know You’re Listening...But Do You Really Hear Us?,  o m a s ursday, June 6, 2013 Poster: Perception & Reality of Healthy Sexuality, Wagner Pre-Conf Wkshp: Advanced SAR, Stayton/Skyler ...... 8 CE ____ Poster: Art of Sensate Focus Revisited/Revised in Contemp Times, Weiner Pre- Conf Wkshp: Modes of Being an Ally, Green ...... 4 CE ____ Poster: BDSM & Fetishes-Breaking Down the Language, Williams Pre- Conf Wkshp: Advanced Cases & Ethical Dilemmas Sex  erapy, Lee .....4 CE ____ Po ster: Sexual Concerns of Hispanic Breast Cancer Patients, Wrubleski Pr e-Conf Wkshp: More  an Just Teaching, Milstein ...... 4 CE ____ Poster: Perceived & Experienced Risks & Bene ts of Sexting, Wrubleski Pre-Conf Wkshp: Marketing & Branding via Media, Schoen ...... 4 CE ____ Poster: Is She Cute or Sexy?, Yarington Schiller Plenary: DSM-5 Implications for the Field of Sexuality, First/Zucker ...1 CE ____ Poster Session Total ...... 1 CE ____ Friday, June 7, 2013 Saturday, June 8, 2013 Treatment A Trois, Anderson ...... 1 CE ____ Misinformation & Myths: Social & Cultural Forces, Scott...... 1 CE ____ What Do Polyamorists Want?, Fleckenstein ...... 1 CE ____ Understanding Consent in BDSM Practices, Wright ...... 1 CE ____ Ecosystemic Assessment, Buehler ...... 1 CE ____ Sexuality & Culture: Incl. LatiNegras & Intercultural Dialogue, Laureano ...... 1 CE ____  e E ects of Chronic Pain on Sexuality, Simon ...... 1 CE ____ An Enigma: Sex Education, Law & Policy & Intellectual Disability, Malhotra ...1 CE ____ Religious & Spiritual Beliefs, Dermer ...... 1 CE ____ Working w/ Girls in Schools & Psychotherapy, Lamb ...... 1 CE ____ Maintaining Awareness Of Social Identities, Altenau...... 1 CE ____ A National Survey Examining Parent/Adolescent Comm./Sexuality, Kantor ....1 CE ____ Tech Between Us, McGee ...... 1 CE ____ Where Has Our Love Life Gone?  e Hard Balance, Juergens...... 1 CE ____ Sexual Pharmacology, Siegel ...... 2 CE ____ Culturally Sensitive Sex  erapy, Hall ...... 2 CE ____ Can We Talk? How to Engage People of Color (POC), Gary-Smith ...... 2 CE ____ Alternative Lovestyles: Working w/ Polyamorous Clients, Dischiavo ...... 2 CE ____ Kink Safety & Sexual Communication, Nanín ...... 2 CE ____ Walking Our Talk: Holistic Strategies, Britton ...... 2 CE ____ Sex Positive Pundit, L e v k o ...... 2 CE ____ Ethical Issues & Dilemmas Dealing w/ Client Sexual Issues, Pawlowski...... 2 CE ____ Ethics & Touch, Kleinplatz ...... 2 CE ____ Your Culture Isn’t My Culture, Gunsaullus ...... 2 CE ____ Mormon Sexuality, Parker ...... 2 CE ____  e Sensual Side of Sex Ed: A Sex-Positive Approach w/ Youth, Randall ...... 2 CE ____ Mentoring Across Ages, Williams ...... 2 CE ____ Teaching Families New Parenting Model For Addressing Sex & Tech, Stewart ..2 CE ____  at’s So Gay!, Dukes ...... 2 CE ____ Wh ipple Plenary: Safeguarding Latino Immigrant Populations: Sexual Doing Psychotherapy w/ Gay Men of African Descent, Lawson ...... 1 CE ____ Cultures, HIV Prevention, & Social Change, Carrillo ...... 1 CE ____ Borderland Queer, Galarza ...... 1 CE ____ Treatment of Premature & Delayed Ejaculation, Althof ...... 2 CE ____ Working w/ the Kinks Within Kink,* Wilson-Beattie ...... 1 CE ____ 50 Shades of Brown: Social, Sensual & Sexual Black Female, Murry ...... 2 CE ____ Powerful Puberty, Starling ...... 1 CE ____ Telling Our Stories In Ways  at Make Us Stronger, Kae-Smith ...... 2 CE ____ What’s Love Got to Do w/ It?, Katz ...... 1 CE ____ An Assessment/Treatment Protocol for Men, Braun-Harvey ...... 2 CE ____ Divergent Methods for Diverse Populations?, Berry ...... 1 CE ____ Sex & Aging Out Loud, Price ...... 2 CE ____ Planned Parenthood Chat & Text, Levine ...... 1 CE ____ True Colors: Use of Expressive Art  erapies/Transgender Youth, Grayson ...... 2 CE ____  e Power of Parent Education, Gilbert ...... 1 CE ____ Earning an Ethical Living as a Sexuality Professional,* Williams ...... 2 CE ____ Plenary: A Journey into BDSM & Race, Williams ...... 1 CE ____ Treating Sexual Trauma w/ EMDR, Tantra Methods, Mind-Body, Valentine ....2 CE ____ Movie Night: deepsouth, Biagiotti...... 2 CE ____ Friday, June 7, 2013 Poster Session Poster: Sex Ed for Young Adults w/ Intellectual Disabilities, Bernert Sunday, June 9, 2013 Poster: Celebrating the Queer Body Erotic, Berry How to Ignite Intimacy & Sexuality A er Cancer, Barnard ...... 2 CE ____ Poster: Sex, Seniors, & Institutionalized Care, Chaya Mainstream Rap Music Use... Johnson ...... 2 CE ____ Poster: Dad, You Never Talked To Me About Sex, Chung College Students Can Educate Parents in Sexuality, Stiritz ...... 2 CE ____ Poster: Merging the Fields of Sex Addiction & Healthy Sex, Deitch Healing the Spirit: Di erent Perspectives on Resolving Trauma, DeMaria .....2 CE ____ Poster: GYT: A National Phenomenon, Eastman-Mueller Why Women Cheat: Diversity, Gender, Victimization, & Addiction, Nelson .....2 CE ____ Po ster: EFT: Relationship Satisfaction, Attachment Security, Sex Talk w/ Gender Diverse Youth &  eir Families, Newman ...... 2 CE ____ & Sexual Satisfaction, Elliott Reaching New Audiences, Neusti er ...... 2 CE ____ Poster: Let’s Stop Trying to Turn Men Into Women, Gilliland Birth Matters! Denying Sexuality of Birth Impacts Men & Women, Gilliland ...2 CE ____ Poster: Impact of Cyberspace Friendships/Hetero Relationships, Heinz Pleasure-Focused Somatic Sexuality Education, Moray ...... 1 CE ____ Poster: Sexualities & Disabilities, Juergens Good Girls Don’t Have Sex, Clark ...... 1 CE ____ Poster: Couples Sex  erapy, Juergens Orgasmic Meditation (OM), Brennan ...... 1 CE ____ Poster: Visual Sexuality, Kahn LGBTQ & Addiction, Ross ...... 1 CE ____ Poster: Reaching Out By Reaching Back, Kastberg Sexuality & Disability, Naslund ...... 1 CE ____ Poster: Legal System/From the Victim’s Perspective, Kendall From Arousal to Orgasm: Role of Neurotransmitters in Tantric Sex, Sathe ....1 CE ____ Poster: Clinical Problems in the Polyamorous Population, Lock Husbands Who Don’t Want Sex w/  eir Wives, Friedin ...... 1 CE ____ Poster:  e Recipe for Ecstasy What Women Want, Means Cultural Background & Medical Mgmt of Female Circumcision, Maris ...... 1 CE ____ Poster: We Are Diverse Too!, Nasserzadeh Closing Plenary: Leveraging Media to Proliferate Sexuality Info, Pennington ...1 CE ____ Poster: Beyond 50 Shades, Neusti er Poster: Body Image & Media E ects/African American Sexuality, Oriowo Poster: Sexual Medicine-What Do PCPs Know About FSD?, Panday Poster: Sexual Attitudes Second-Gen Hindu Indian-Am Women, Ratkalkar Total CE Credits Earned ______*Not approved for NBCC credit. 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36 Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities and Cultures

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38 Embracing the Sensuality of Diversity in Identities and Cultures Renewing Ourselves, Our Field & Our Vision

Theme & Call for Abstracts AASECT 2014 Annual Conference an articulating guiding principles of sexuality repair fractures caused by June 4 – 8, 2014 Cdisciplinary divergences or by gaps between Portola Hotel & Spa generations of those working in the field Monterey, CA of sexuality? Or do conflicting principles in sexuality give rise to useful alternatives in our practice? These are questions we invite you to address at our 2014 Conference. ome renew and revitalize yourself and your relationship to the field of e are seeking 1-hour Csexuality, as we create its future in beautiful and 2-hour workshop seaside Monterey. Engaging with new and Wabstracts and facilitated established leaders in sexuality, we will consider what works and what needs work in poster sessions in education, how we practice sexual education, counseling research counseling, and and therapy. We aim to leverage cross- therapy, that focus on old ideals as well as new visions cutting skills sharing and knowledge capacity of sexuality, leading us into building to reveal our diversity and enhance a professional future that our collective knowledge in the sexuality field. weaves together traditional and innovative practices. Conference Co-chairs: Bethany Stevens, JD, MA & Susan Milstein, PhD, CSE, MCHES We especially encourage abstracts on the following: Cross-cutting skill sets including: • Intergenerational discussions on best practices • Therapists and counselors teaching educators methods for self-care and vice-versa • Educators sharing different methods of teaching and exploring sexuality in therapy • Collaborations across organizations and identities • Mentoring methods

Exploring the intersection of the growing sexuality profession(s) and: • Recruiting and retaining emerging leaders • Addressing the complexities and nuances of diversity • Integrating advocacy and activism in our work • Exploring best technology practices • Tackling tomorrow’s challenges • Shaping policy about sexuality • Effects of and interventions in globalization • Doing justice to life course issues • Expanding ideas of the meanings of family • Emerging modes of marketing and branding work • Engaging in ethical leadership

Watch www.aasect.org and email in early July for updates on the submission process and deadlines.

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