2026 Calendar

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2026 Calendar

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

(Unless otherwise specified)

VIEW BY MONTH

January 16-18, 2026

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

Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

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

Presenter: Madeleine M. Castellanos

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Neurobiology of Sex, Love & Attachment

Presenter: Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D., CST

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Working with Compulsive Sexual Behaviors

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

The Business of Clinical Sexology, Pt. II

Presenter: Marla Renee Stewart, MA

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

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

Presenter: Logan Levkoff, Ph.D.

February 20-22, 2026

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

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026 | 9AM - 6PM EST

Sex and Technology: Considering Digisexuality, Digattachment, and Digihealth (Part I)

Presenter: Markie L. C. Twist, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, CSE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026 | 9AM - 6PM EST

Sex and Technology: Considering Digisexuality, Digattachment, and Digihealth (Part II)

Presenter: Markie L. C. Twist, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, CSE and Neil McArthur, PhD

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Treating Sexual Abuse and Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children

Presenter: Tatiana Scharr, PhD, LCSW

March 13-15, 2026

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

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 | 9AM - 11AM EST

Examining Sexuality Across the Lifespan

Presenter: Kathleen Baldwin, MSW, CSE, CC

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 | 11:10AM - 1:10PM EST

Healthy Sexuality for DD People

Presenter: Kathleen Baldwin, MSW, CSE, CC

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

When Porn is the Issue–Working with Couples and Individuals

Presenter: Marty Klein, PhD

SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Sexuality in Later Life: Navigating the Challenges of Changing Bodies

Presenter: Dan Watter, Ed.D.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Sex on the Spectrum: Navigating Relationships, Dating, and Sexuality With Autism

Presenter: Suzannah Weiss, CSE

SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

April 17-19, 2026

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

Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 9am-6pm EST

Treating the Two Most Common Sexual Complaints: Orgasm Issues and Diminished Desire

Presenter: Laurie Mintz, Ph.D.

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9am-1pm EST

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

Presenter: Dan Watter, Ed.D.

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 2Pm-6pm EST

Understanding and Treating Sexual/Genital Pain

Presenter: Carolin Klein, Ph.D.

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 9am-1pm EST

Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Sexual Dysfunction

Presenter: Stanley Althof, Ph.D.

May 1-2, 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | 9am-5pm and Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 9am-5pm EST

ONLINE SAR: Sexual Attitude Reassessment

Presenters: Ricky Siegel, Larry Siegel and More!

May 15-17, 2026

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

Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 | 9AM - 11AM EST

Integrating GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity) Therapy: 7 Components

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

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 | 11:10AM - 1:10PM EST

The Ace In The Hole: Working With Asexualities

Presenter: Chant Malan, Psy.D.

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 | 2PM - 4PM EST

Bisexual and Pansexual Women in Intimate Relationships

Presenter: Mimi Hoang, Ph.D.

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 | 4PM - 6PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 | 9AM - 11AM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 | 11:10AM - 1:10PM EST

Lesbian Sex Therapy

Presenter: Jenna McCaffrey

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Hispanic Sexuality

Presenter: Tatiana Scharr, PhD, LCSW

June 12-14, 2026

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

Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 | 9AM - 11AM EST

Working with Chemsex

Presenter: Benedict Hoff

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 | 11:10AM - 1:10PM EST

Open and Polyamorous Relationships in the LGBTQ+ Community

Presenter: Niki D

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

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

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 | 9AM - 11AM EST

Working with Sexual Grief with LGBTQ Clients

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 | 11:10AM - 1:10PM EST

Working with Shame with LGBTQ Clients

Presenter: Lisa Etherson

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Culturally Competent and Affirming Counseling with Kink Populations

Presenter: Stephen Ratcliff, MA, LPCC, LPC, LMHC, NCC, CST

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Doing Affirmative Sex Therapy with LGBTQ+ Clients

Presenter: Margie Nichols, PhD

July 17-19, 2026

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

Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 | 9AM - 10AM EST

Pills That Power Pleasure: What Every Sexual Medicine Provider Should Know

Presenter: Amy Pearlman, MD

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 | 10AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 | 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 18, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026 | 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, JULY 19, 2026 | 9AM - 10:30AM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: Evan Goldstein

SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026 | 10:30AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

August 14-16, 2026

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

Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026 | 9AM - 6PM EST

Sociocultural Factors in Sexual Values and Behaviors

Presenter: Brent Satterly, Ph.D.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 | 9AM - 10AM EST

Procedures in Men’s Sexual Health: Risks, Benefits, and Realities

Presenter: Amy Pearlman, MD

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 | 10AM - 12PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 | 12PM - 1PM EST

Penile Rehabilitation in Practice: Tools, Techniques, and Patient Education

Presenter: Amy Pearlman, MD

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

September 18-20, 2026

WEEKEND TOPICS:
Professional Skills
& Sexual Abuse Treatment

Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

Overview Of Consensual Non-Monogamy

Presenter: Margie Nichols, PhD

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

October 16-18, 2026

WEEKEND TOPICS:
Sexual Abuse Treatment
& Professional Skills

Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

November 13-15, 2026

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

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

Existential Kink

Presenter: Shanae Adams, LPCC

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

December 10-13, 2026

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

Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 4pm EST

New Student Orientation

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026 | 2PM - 6PM EST

TITLE OF EVENT: TBD

Presenter: TBD

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2026 | 9AM - 1PM EST

When Access Is the Issue: Executive Function as the Missing Link in ADHD Sexuality Research & Clinical Applications

Presenter: Leann Borneman, PhD, LCSW, CST