AUGUST Announcements
***August 2022 Announcements***
**Call For Research Participants**
Adler University; Karen Washington, LMFT, and Helen Wyatt, ALMFT
Seeking participants for IRB approved study (IRB Protocol #21-014)!
For a study of the experience of living with autoimmune disorders and painful sex in ova-having individuals. Ova-having individuals suffering from autoimmune disorders and painful sex are often not receiving the holistic care they need. We are seeking to interview persons specifically diagnosed with the comorbidity of an autoimmune disorder and painful sex to give their unique stories and experiences a space to be heard to ultimately improve the approach to care and treatment.
Participants must have or have had female sex-associated anatomy, but do not need to identify as female.
the firt 40 participants will be offered a $25 incentive for participation, which will be delivered upon completion of the interview.
link to informed consent and study participation screening:
https://adler.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2n1hd1evW6WUDOt
Please contact:
Karen Washington, LMFT: kwashington@adler.edu
Helen Wyatt, ALMFT: hwyatt.mft@gmail.com
University of Georgia, Valerie Maxey, MS, PhD Candidate, Maria Bermudez, PhD, Human Development and Family Science Department.
**Call for Speakers/ Presenters**
SSTAR: Monika Koos, Sanne Wortel
Zoom under the SSTARs - call for speakers!
Dear Full and Senior Members of SSTAR,
During the COVID-19 restrictions, we started to organize a bi-annual webinar series for the students, to help them stay engaged and learn. This fall (late September, early October, taking into consideration the Fall Clinical Meeting of course), we are planning to organize a panel focusing on sexuality, sexual therapy of people living with (mental or physical) disabilities. Both practitioner or researcher point of views are welcomed!
If you would like to present, or if you are not involved in either, but know someone who we could ask to speak, please don't hesitate to reach out to us, the Student Representatives (koos.moni@gmail.com; sanne.
**Virtual Training**
Modern Sex Therapy Institute:
Location: Online live webinar and video recorded for asynchronous learning after
For more info or to register, contact Dr. Rachel Needle at info@
modernsextherapyinstitutes.com or (561) 262-4723. August 2022
Title: Sexual Intelligence: A New View of Sexual “Function” & Satisfaction
Presenter: Marty Klein, Ph.D
Date & Time (incl. # of CE hrs.): Friday, August 19, 2022 | 2-6pm EDT (4 CE Credits)
Title: Kink In Color and Clinician: Intersections of Sex-Positive Kink for Sex-Positive Clinicians
Presenter: Shanae Adams, MA, LPCC, NCC, CIGT
Date & Time (incl. # of CE hrs.): Sunday, August 21, 2022 | 9am-1pm EDT (4 CE Hours)
September 2022
Title: The Existential Importance of the Penis: A Guide to Understanding the Sexuality of Men
Presenter: Dan Watter, Ed.D.
Date & Time (incl. # of CE hrs.): Friday, September 16, 2022 | 2-6pm EDT (4 CE Hours)
Title: Case Consult with Holly Richmond, Ph.D.
Presenter: Holly Richmond, Ph.D., LMFT, CST
Date & Time (incl. # of CE hrs.): Wednesday, September 7, 2022 | 3-5pm EDT (2 CE Hours)
**Book Announcements**
Stefani Goerlich, PhD, LMSW-Clinical, CST:
Kink-Affirming Practice: Culturally Competent Therapy from the Leather Chair, the advanced-practice sequel to The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients
now out and available on Amazon and Bookshop. Folks wanting a signed copy can email Stefani directly at stefani@
boundtogethercounseling.com
**Member Announcements**
Michael Perelman:
I was pleased to be selected along with others I respect by the International Online Sexology Supervisors’s (IOSS) sexologys
upervisors.org as a “Distinguished Guest” and and provided at their request an "Instructional Courses” on the Sexual Tipping Point model. Best to all - Michael