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facilitation & Training

Custom Training for Professionals & Organizations

Training to Support Inclusive & Informed Care

Conversations around sexuality, consent, and relationships can be complex—especially for service providers who want to offer affirming, trauma-informed care. My workshops are designed to help professionals feel more confident navigating these topics with clients.

I offer engaging, informative, and practical training sessions tailored to the needs of organizations, service providers, and community groups. Below are some of my most requested workshops, but I can also develop custom training based on your needs.

Available Workshops

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    Queering Intimate Partner Violence: Supporting Queer & Trans Survivors of IPV

    Intimate partner violence (IPV) impacts queer and trans people, but is often made invisible. This workshop discusses the specificities of intimate partner violence for queer and trans people, including specific tactics of abuse, the systems that intertwine with and impact experiences of abuse, how conventional views of relationship violence can harm LGBTTQ+ survivors, and what we can do as service providers to create more access, safety and support for those who are living through or have survived abusive relationships.

    - Helps professionals recognize unique IPV dynamics in LGBTQ+ relationships

    - Discusses systemic barriers and how to create accessible support

    - Provides actionable steps for service providers

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    Consent Practices in Real Relationships

    Helping clients develop skills towards a robust consent practice is crucial for success in navigating desire discrepancies, healing trauma and just generally having pleasurable sex. This workshop introduces a framework of consent that’s designed to help professionals better support clients in navigating this and in increasing their skills around communication, boundary-setting, and taking healthy risks in their relationships.

    - Provides a concrete framework for discussing consent with clients

    - Explores real-world examples that are applicable in relationships

    - Includes tools for supporting clients with communication and boundaries

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    Sex Toys 101 for Service Providers

    A fun, informative introduction to sex toys, lube, and safer sex supplies—and how they can support clients facing concerns like erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia, pain during sex, and medication-related sexual side effects. This workshop also explores how to discuss these topics while maintaining professional boundaries.

    - Ideal for health professionals/students and therapists

    - Covers commonly-used products and their therapeutic applications

    - Provides practical guidance for client conversations

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Custom Training & Booking Requests

In addition to the workshops listed above, I offer customized training to meet the specific needs of organizations, community groups, and service providers. If you’re looking for professional development on sexuality, relationships, or sexual trauma, I’d love to collaborate.

For booking requests and fees, please reach out.