While many of us grow up steeped in toxic narratives about how bodies are “supposed to” function and how we “should” experience pleasure, these narratives pose particular problems for trans and nonbinary folx because they ignore the diverse and radical possibilities of trans erotic embodiments. The writer Xan West suggested that gender can be an “elaborate sex toy.” Learn how to support clients in using that toy with confidence and moving toward embodied ecstasy. This session will provide participants with “Intimate Justice”-informed tools to enliven clinical practice and engage clients—cis and trans alike!—in "re-visioning” their embodied erotic selves. You’ll learn to:
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 2 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
Lucie Fielding, PhD, MA, LMHCA, (she/they) is a therapist and sex educator in Virginia and Washington, DC. They are the author of Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Lucie Fielding has employment relationships with Trans Care BC, Antioch University, and Creating Change, PLLC. She receives royalties as a published author. Lucie Fielding receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Lucie Fielding is a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists and the Transgender Health Alliance of Central Virginia.
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