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Preferred registration deadline: October 31st

3 CEUs

Human sexuality is a universal experience, yet many helping professionals feel unprepared to talk about it­­-whether addressing sexual pleasure, trauma, or identity. This discomfort often stems from a lack of training in how to navigate these conversations in an ethical and effective manner.  To support clients in becoming safer, more informed, and empowered around sexuality, practitioners must build skills for engaging in open, respectful dialogue.

This workshop will equip you with trauma-informed strategies for addressing sexuality-related topics in clinical practice. Key areas include current terminology, best practices for responding to sexual disclosures, maintaining confidential case files that include sexual information, and managing secondary traumatic stress. We will explore a broad spectrum of human sexual experiences, including gender-expansive identities, queer relationships, kinks/fetishes, and sex work. Through discussion, ethical case scenarios, and skill-based rehearsals, participants will develop confidence in navigating complex, sensitive conversations. Special attention will be given to gender-diverse identities, LGBTQ+ relationships, kink, and sex work. Participants will be invited to reflect on how their personal values and biases influence their work with clients across the spectrum of human sexual identity and behavior and to adopt culturally responsive, affirming practices.

This is an in-person workshop that will be held on Washington University’s Danforth Campus. The exact location and directions will be emailed to registered participants before the course date.

This workshop meets the social work licensure requirement for 3 hours of continuing education in cultural competency/humility.

General Admission: $65**
**Eligible discounts can be applied during checkout.

Class size is limited to 45

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Course Outline

Content Level: Beginner

Target AudiencesSocial Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists.

Agenda:

  • Icebreaker Activity - 15 mins
  • Terminology, Best Practices, and Recommendations - 75 mins
  • Skill Rehearsal #1 (Terminology) - 60 mins
  • Skill Rehearsal #2 (Interventions) - 20 mins
  • Debrief + Self-Care Emphasis - 10 mins

Learner Outcomes

  • Identify and apply trauma-informed, sex-positive strategies in simulated interactions with sexual and gender minority clients.
  • Differentiate current terminology related to sexual and gender minority identities and explain its role in fostering trauma-informed practice.
  • Identify personal and organizational areas for growth and apply training concepts to challenge biases and recognize privilege.

Course Completion Requirements:

  • The Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, Professional Development, provider #2130, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/24/2024 – 9/24/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 3 general continuing education credits.
  • The Brown School is also an approved provider of Social Work CEs in Missouri and Illinois.
  • To earn ACE credit, attendees must arrive at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. ACE credit is not provided for partial attendance.  However, you may still qualify for partial Social Work Missouri and Illinois CEs provided by the Brown School.
  • Brown School CE Certificates will be available online within 10 business days of course completion by visiting your learner profile at https://ce.wustl.edu/portal/logon.do?method=load&parentSite=brown.  You will receive an email notification with specific instructions for accessing the online certificate when it is available. ACE CE Certificates, if requested in your evaluation survey, will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
  • For more information about CEs, accessibility, refund/cancelation policy, our grievance policy, or other inquiries, please visit our About Us page or email brownprofdev@wustl.edu.
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Section Title
Let’s Talk About Sex: Strategies for a Culturally Responsive Practice
Type
Workshop
Days
F
Time
8:30AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Nov 07, 2025
Schedule and Location
Location
  • Washington University Danforth Campus
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
General Admission non-credit $65.00
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 04, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 04, 2025
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