While sexuality is a central aspect of being human it is, unfortunately, too often a topic that is overlooked and avoided in therapy. This is due, in part, to clinicians' discomfort and lack of knowledge regarding addressing and treating sexually related issues with their clients. Overall, research indicates that clinicians are not receiving adequate training regarding sexuality and sexual wellness. Moreover, a significant portion of the research literature on sexuality and relationships is from heterosexist and couple default position.

Dismantling Fatphobia in the Therapy Room discusses the origins of diet culture and fatphobia being rooted in racism. There will be an overview of the Health At Every Size Model and explanation of why prescribing diets or weight loss is unethical and outside of our scope of practice. Time will be dedicated to help participants unpack their own anti fat biases.

Sexual health, mental health and medications - are you having these essential conversations with your patients?

To begin with, many of us don't talk about the sexual implications of psychiatric conditions with our patients. Yet the impact of psych conditions on patient sex lives can often be a reason that they come into care.

Then there is the potential impact of medication: psychiatric medications can increase or dysregulated sexual performance - a leading cause for medication reluctance or discontinuation.

The elephant in the room, however, is that many health conditions and many other types of medications can cause sexual dysfunction — and mental health issues (or psychotropics) may not be the culprits at all.

Join Soleil Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Tony Amberg to find out more about the intersection of sexual health, mental health and medications. Our discussion will help you engage in the conversations that patients are afraid to have about their sex lives, and clarify whom they should engage for help to make things better.

This workshop will provide mental health professionals with a foundation on sex therapy that goes beyond the basics of psychology, anatomy, physiology and human development. Participants of this training will gain comfort in completing a basic sexual history assessment, identifying the most common dysfunctions, and understanding how working holistically with other professionals can help normalize the issues that are preventing clients from accepting themselves, their desires and their bodies, and developing meaningful sexual relationships.

Join us for an insightful workshop delving into the origins of the neurodivergence movement and its significance. This workshop will guide clinicians through the application of neurodivergent-affirming principles in therapeutic contexts, with a specific emphasis on addressing relational and sexuality challenges in working with neurodivergent clients. Clinicians will gain valuable insights into implementing affirming practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of care for this unique client demographic.

While sexuality is a central aspect of being human it is, unfortunately, too often a topic that is overlooked and avoided in therapy. This is due, in part, to clinicians' discomfort and lack of knowledge regarding addressing and treating sexually related issues with their clients. Overall, research indicates that clinicians are not receiving adequate training regarding sexuality and sexual wellness. Moreover, a significant portion of the research literature on sexuality and relationships is from heterosexist and couple default position.