2025 Calendar

2025 Calendar

Classes are one weekend/month Friday and Saturday 9am-6pm EST and Sunday 9am-1pm EST

(Unless otherwise specified)

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January 24-26, 2025

WEEKEND TOPICS:
Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology &
Developmental Sexuality

Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Sex After Babies: Hormones, Perimenopause, and Menopause

Presenter: Nisha mckenzie, PA-C, CSC, NCMP, IF

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Neurobiology of Sex, Love & Attachment

Presenter: Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025 | 9aM - 1PM EST

Working with Compulsive Sexual Behaviors

Presenter: Silva Neves, AccCOSRT, AccCOSRT(Sup), UKCP, MBACP, AGSRDT

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025 | 2pM - 6PM EST

Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Presenter: Ricky Siegel, Ph.D.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

My Kid Wants To Do What? How to Help Your Clients Navigate their Kids’ Sexuality

Presenter: Logan Levkoff, Ph.D.

February 21-23, 2025

WEEKEND TOPICS: Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology & Developmental Sexuality

Thursday, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 | 4PM EST

New Student Orientation

Friday, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 | 9AM - 11AM EST

Examining Sexuality Across the Lifespan

Presenter: Kathleen Baldwin, MSW, CSE, CC

Friday, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 | 11:10AM - 1:10PM EST

Healthy Sexuality for DD People

Presenter: Kathleen Baldwin, MSW, CSE, CC

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Sexuality in Later Life: Navigating the Challenges of Changing Bodies

Presenter: DAN WATTER, ED.D.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

What Every Sex Therapist Should Know About Hormones and Meds for Sexual Dysfunction

Presenter: Madeleine M. Castellanos, MD

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Sex on the Spectrum: Navigating relationships, dating, and sexuality with autism

Presenter: Suzannah Weiss, cse

Sunday, FEBRUARY 23, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Treating Sexual Abuse and Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children

Presenter: Tatiana Scharr, Ph.D., LCSW

March 14-16, 2025

WEEKEND TOPICs: Diagnosis and Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction & Counseling Theory and Psychotherapy Skills

Wednesday, MARCH 12, 2025 | 4PM EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025 | 9AM - 6PM EST

Treating The Two Most Common Sexual Complaints: Orgasm Issues and Desire

Presenter: Laurie Mintz, Ph.D.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Diagnosis and Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction

Presenter: Stanley Althof, ph.D.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

BDSM and Stigma

Presenter: Luna Matatas

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025 | 9AM - 11am EST

TOPIC: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025 | 11AM - 1PM EST

Deeper Dive on RPI and Teaching People How To Use the Sexual Satisfaction Scale With Their Clients With Case Studies

Presenter: Sara Nasserzadeh, Ph.D.

April 4-6, 2025

WEEKEND TOPIC: Diagnosis and Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction & Counseling Theory and Psychotherapy Skills

Wednesday, APRIL 2, 2025 | 4PM EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Somatic Sex Therapy

Presenter: Holly Richmond, PhD, LMFT, CST

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Intimacy Skills: Teaching Clients How To Communicate, Manage Conflict, & Keep Agreements

Presenter: Marty Klein, Ph.D.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

The Existential Importance of the Penis: A Guide to Understanding the Sexuality of Men

Presenter: Daniel Watter, Ed.D.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Understanding and Treating Sexual/Genital Pain

Presenter: Carolin Klein, Ph.D.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Sexual Dysfunction

Presenter: Stanley Althof, Ph.D.

May 9-10, 2025

FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025 | 9am-5pm est AND Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 9AM - 5PM EST

Online Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR)

Presenters: Tbd

May 16-18, 2025

WEEKEND TOPIC: Socio-Cultural Factors in Sexual Values and Behavior & Gender, Sexual Orientation & Identity

Thursday, MAY 15, 2025 | 4PM EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

HISPANIC SEXUALITY

Presenter: Tatiana Scharr, Ph.D., LCSW

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

What Do Clients with ADHD Teach Us About All Relationships & Sex Lives?

Presenter: Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., CST

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 | 9AM - 6PM EST

Socio-Cultural Factors in Sexual Values and Behaviors

Presenter: Brent Satterly, Ph.D.

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TBD

Presenter: TBD

June 20-22, 2025

WEEKEND TOPIC: Gender, Sexual Orientation & Identity & Socio-Cultural Factors in Sexual Values and Behavior

Thursday, JUNE 19, 2025 | 4PM EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

What’s Next for Sex? How the Latest Innovations in SexTech are Transforming the Way We Mate, Relate and Masturbate

Presenter: Holly Richmond, Ph.D., LMFT, CST

FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

When Two is More Fun Than One: Dual Perspectives on the Sexual and Relational Health of Gay Men

Presenter: Rick Miller, LCISW and Christopher M. Shea PhD, LCSW, CASAC, CSAT, CPTT, CST

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Doing Affirmative Sex Therapy with LGBTQ+ Clients

Presenter: Margie Nichols, Ph.D.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

From Mammy To Megan: Anti-Black Sexual Tropes and The Nuances of Fetishism and Objectification for Sex-Positive Professionals

Presenter: Shanae Adams, LPCC

SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

tbd

Presenter: tbd

July 18-20, 2025

WEEKEND TOPIC: Interaction between sexuality and dynamics of interpersonal and family relationships & Medical factors related to sexuality and sexual functioning

Thursday, JULY 17, 2025 | 4PM EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Transition Anxiety: Play, Pleasure, And Possibility Beyond Trans 101, Part I

Presenter: Rae McDaniel, MEd, LCPC, CST

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Navigating Sexual Changes Due to Menopause: Sex Therapy for Creating Sex Worth Wanting At Any Age

Presenter: Rachel Zar, Ph.D.

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Addressing Sexual Issues in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Couples Therapy

Presenter: Michael Moran, LCSW, CST-S

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Medical Factors Related to Sexuality and Sexual Functioning

Presenter: Madeleine M. Castellanos, MD

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2025 | 9AM - 11aM EST

TOPIC: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2025 | 11AM - 1PM EST

Pleasure and Childbirth

Presenter: Suzannah Weiss, CSE

August 15-17, 2025

WEEKEND TOPIC: Interaction between sexuality and dynamics of interpersonal and family relationships & Medical factors related to sexuality and sexual functioning

Thursday, AUGUST 14, 2025 | 4PM EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Assessment and Treatment of Couples Using the Relational Self-Awareness Framework

Presenter: Alexandra Solomon, Ph.D.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Kink & BDSM

Presenter: Anna Randall, MSW, DHS, MPH and Richard Sprott, Ph.D.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Exploring Sexual Communication, Pleasure, And Freedom For Gender Minorities With Chronic Illness, Pain, And Other Disabilities

Presenter: Lee Phillips, EdD, LCSW

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

TOPIC: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Overview Of Consensual Non-Monogamy

Presenter: Margie Nichols, Ph.D.

September 19-21, 2025

WEEKEND TOPIC: Professional Skills & Sexual Abuse Treatment

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 | 4PM EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 | 9AM - 6PM EST

Integrating Sexual Interventions In to Couples Therapy

Presenter: Barry McCarthy, Ph.D.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 | 9AM - 6PM EST

Beyond the Buzzwords: How Sex Therapists Can Move from Completing “Diversity Training” to Adopting a Liberatory Practice

Presenter: Shadeen Francis, LMFT

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Walking The Line: The Power And Impact Of Self-Disclosure By Modern Sex Therapists

Presenter: James C. Wadley, Ph.D., CST-S

October 17-19, 2025

WEEKEND TOPIC: Sexual Abuse Treatment & Professional Skills

Thursday, OCTOBER 16, 2025 | 4PM EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Reclaiming Pleasure: Helping Clients Move Past Sexual Trauma to Reclaim a Passionate Life

Presenter: Holly Richmond, Ph.D., LMFT, CST

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025 | 2pM - 6PM EST

Working With Trans And Nonbinary Survivors Of Sexual Assault

Presenter: Emma J. Smith, LPC

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Non-Monogamy in Clinical Practice: Deconstructing Misconceptions and Biases and Nurturing Client Success

Presenter: Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Trauma-Informed Sex Therapy: Humanistic/Existential Approaches

Presenter: Dan Watter, Ed.D.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TOPIC: TBD

Presenter: TBD

November 14-16, 2025

WEEKEND TOPIC: Legal, Ethical, Research and Forensic Issues in Sex Therapy & Research on Sexual Dysfunctions and Disorders

Thursday, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 | 4PM EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Ethics in Sex Therapy

Presenter: Dan Watter, Ed.D.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

History and Future of Sex Research

Presenter: Justin J. Lehmiller, Ph.D.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

topic: tbd

Presenter: tbd

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 | 2PM - 6PM EST

TOPIC: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TOPIC: TBD

Presenter: TBD

December 5-7, 2025

WEEKEND TOPIC: Research on Sexual Dysfunctions and Disorders & Legal, Ethical, Research and Forensic Issues in Sex Therapy

Thursday, DECEMBER 4, 2025 | 4pM EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Transition Anxiety: Play, Pleasure And Possibility Beyond Trans 101. Part II

Presenter: Rae McDaniel, MEd, LCPC, CST

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025 | 2pM - 6PM EST

The Science of Sexual Fantasy: What Do We Want, and What Do Our Fantasies Say About Us?

Presenter: Justin J. Lehmiller, Ph.D.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TOPIC: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 | 2PM - 4PM EST

Sex therapies that harm, Masturbation, and New Diagnoses

Presenter: Nicole Prause, Ph.D.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 |4PM - 6PM EST

topic: tbd

Presenter: tbd

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TOPIC: TBD

Presenter: TBD