“BDSM: Working with Kinky Clients” is an overview of theory and research covering the historical, neurological, psychological, and social/cultural influences of BDSM on human sexuality and sexual expression. And since theory only makes sense with context, we also explore clinical applications for working with members of the kink community so you can see how this information applies to you and your clients immediately.

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

Bonus

Watch in-depth expert interviews with members of the kink community and allied professionals. They share their personal experiences and what they feel practitioners need to know to work with this community ethically and effectively.

  • Continuing Education Credits

    This module has been pre-approved for six (6) CEC’s with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Course curriculum

    1. Course Description and Objectives

    1. Introduction and Definitions

    2. The Lifestyle, The Scene, and a Brief History of BDSM

    3. Relationship Types / Dynamics

    4. Neurobiology of BDSM

    5. Reflection and Resources

    1. Four Barriers to Care

    2. PLISSIT Model for Clinical Conceptualization in BDSM

    3. PLISSIT Model - Example Case Study "Alex"

    4. Reflection and Resources

    1. Consensual Kink

    2. Frameworks of Consent and Assessing for Presence

    3. BDSM and Trauma

    4. Boundaries and Abuse

    5. Transformative Justice and Accountability Pods

    6. Couples Counselling - Couples Case Study "Veronica & Marco"

    7. Reflection and Resources

    8. Test Your Knowledge

    1. Additional Readings and Resources for Therapists and/or Clients

    2. BDSM Glossary of Terms

    3. References

    4. Reflection Questions

    5. Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy CEC Application (course is pre-approved for 6 CEC hours)

    1. Maureen McEvoy - Trauma Therapist and Educator - BDSM and Abuse

    2. Melody Anne - BDSM & Kink Sex Educator

    3. Hardy Haberman - Leatherman and Gay Activist | Author | BDSM Educator

    4. Redrobin - Community Member Turned Kink Educator Explains BDSM

About this course

  • $197.00
  • 27 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content