BDSM: Working with Kinky Clients – Dr Teesha Morgan

An online introduction to BDSM and working with kinky clients for mental health and wellness professionals seeking to become Kink-Aware Practitioners.

Many clients report being hesitant to share their participation in BDSM activities with helping professionals due to fear of judgement, stigmatization, active shaming, and a misunderstanding of legal implications.

And many helping professionals report being hesitant to even ask about sex ~ particularly BDSM/Kinky sex ~ because of a lack of personal comfort with the subject or a lack of access to specific training to work effectively and ethically with this community. Read More

Learning Objectives

Introduce you to many of the fundamental issues and concerns facing those practicing BDSM, and those in the BDSM community
Help increase your confidence and competencies in working with clients from the kink community
Help you explore your own sexual beliefs to identify biases and assumptions that may get in the way of working with this group
Help you develop a basic understanding of some of the principles and techniques of sex therapy as it relates to BDSM and becoming a Kink-Aware practitioner
And help you gain new knowledge and an expanded ability to integrate new insights about sex and sexuality in a clinical setting.

About the Speaker

Dr. Teesha Morgan is a Sex Therapist and Couples Counsellor based in BC, Canada. Her educational background began in the psychological sciences – as she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Psychology – and progressed into the arts, with a Master of Counselling degree specializing in Sex Therapy. Dr. Morgan then furthered her knowledge of the sexual field by obtaining both an Associate in Sex Education and Clinical Sexology certificate, making her one of the few Sex Therapists and Board Certified Clinical Sexologists in Canada. She finally concluded her studies by receiving a Doctorate in Human Sexuality.

Additional work includes:

Co-Founder of The Westland Academy of Clinical Sex Therapy
Co-Founder of Westland Therapy Group
Adjunct Professor at Adler University
Board Certified Clinical Sexologist with the American Board of Sexology (ABS #22221)
Sexual Health Consultant (Expert Advisory Group) for the BC Provincial Government (Ministry of Health and the BCCDC)
TEDx Speaker, May 2015 – Masturbation Myths
Associate member of the APA (American Psychological Association) #12033839
Partnered with companies such as Johnson & Johnson (KY Brand), Warner Brothers, Bayer & WeVibe
Developed the sex therapy course curriculum for Adler University
Published author featured in various news outlets and magazines (e.g. Chatelaine Magazine, Flare Magazine, Globe and Mail, Toronto Sun, Calgary Herald, Canada Living, Huffington Post etc).
Keynote Speaker and member of The National Speakers Bureau
Media Guest Expert – Appearances including Global National and local Global Affiliates, The Marilyn Denis Show, Shaw TV Breakfast Television, Dragons Den, Rogers Daytime Ottawa, Sex Matters Toronto’s CTV etc.
Co-author of Heads Up: Increase your sexual confidence, expand your sexual repertoire and get the real low down on oral sex.
Canadian Certified Counsellor #1857 (CCC Designation) with the CCPA (Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association) for over 15 years.

CPD/CE

CPD / CE / NBCC credits available: 6

How do I receive these credits?

The participant must pass the multiple-choice test with a minimum score of 80%. There is a maximum of three attempts to achieve this.

The post-test is included in the price of the training.

Does my regulatory body accept the credits?

The CPD & CE credits awarded can be used towards your declaration to any governing regulatory body in your state or country, provided the content is relevant to your discipline.

Our trainings are accredited by:

– The CPD Group, London
– Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
– Australian Counselling Association
– National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)