Ain't No Stopping Us Now: The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Aging Sexually

Given the societal taboos against discussing sexuality especially when it centers on older adults, this workshop will offer a unique opportunity to apply current research and resources to clinical practice with older adults. The focus of this highly-engaging presentation is on improving knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding the impacts of aging on sexuality, the sexual challenges of chronic illness, and the possibilities of pleasure for older adults with an emphasis on application to working with an aging population. Less...

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to describe three (3) challenges of sexuality for older adults.
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to identify three (3) recent research findings about sexuality for older adults.
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to apply one (1) aspect of this session to your clinical or research work with older adults.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Learning Levels

Beginner

Monday, December 08, 2025

Live Interactive Webinar

01:00 PM EST - 04:00 PM EST

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About the speakers

Jane Fleishman, PhD, MEd, MS (she/her)

Principal, Speaking Of, LLC,

Jane Fleishman, PhD, MEd, MS, CSE, is a writer, an award-winning educator, sexuality researcher, and podcaster. She earned her M.Ed. and Ph.D. at Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies. She is on a mission to promote sexual wellness in older adults and is particularly concerned about LGBTQ elders and elders of color. Her curious nature led to her latest accomplishment, a Nautilus Book Award winner, The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging. She co-hosts a regular podcast on sex, Our Better Half, about sex in the second half of life and recently completed a popular TEDx talk, Is It OK for Grandma to Have Sex? She is a proud mother of two really fabulous millennials and lives in Northampton, MA. You can reach her at www.janefleishman.com.

Dr. Rosara Torrisi, PhD, LCSWR, MEd, CST-S

Founder and Director of the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy (LIIST)

Dr. Rosara Torrisi is a NYS licensed clinical social worker, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, and educator with a PhD in Human Sexuality from Widener University. She is the founder and director of the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy (LIIST), where she leads a team offering inclusive, evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families. As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, her clinical work addresses a wide range of issues, including sexual dysfunction, trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, and relationship challenges. She is known for her kink-aware and LGBTQ+ affirmative approach and has additional training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Beyond the therapy room, Dr. Torrisi also serves as a tenure-track Assistant Professor at Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies, teaching courses on sex therapy and sexuality across diverse populations. Her research focuses on accessibility and sex. Dr. Torrisi co-hosts the award-winning podcast Our Better Half, focusing on sexuality in midlife and beyond, and frequently presents at national conferences. In 2021, she launched That Drawer, a boutique offering sexual wellness and gender expression products.
Through her clinical, academic, and entrepreneurial endeavors, Dr. Torrisi’s work is grounded in empathy and a commitment to inclusive, affirming care that empowers clients and educates future professionals.

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

American Psychological Association

Council for Relationships is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Council for Relationships maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists

This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.

Council for Relationships # 11-111A. (Expires 6/30/2025)

Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.

CE Process Info

CFR is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists and other mental health professionals whose state licensing boards recognize CE credit provided by APA-approved sponsors. The following entities accept continuing education credits provided by APA-approved sponsors: The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors; the New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Examiners; the Delaware State Board of Professional Counselors of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals; the Delaware State Board of Social Work Examiners. Each professional is responsible for the individual requirements as stipulated by their licensing agency. Please contact your individual licensing board/regulatory agency to review continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Please note: You must attend "live" (in real-time) to earn CE credits.

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Disclosure

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Council for Relationships adheres to APA's Standards and Criteria for Approval of Sponsors of Continuing Education for Psychologists. Potential conflict of interest, commercial support, or commercial interest applies to sponsoring organizations, the presenter, and the content of the presentation. Sponsors should advise participants of the potential biases inherent in accepting inducements that might affect the selection of texts, the use of particular tests, and/or sponsorship of CE courses.

The following relevant conflicts of interest have been disclosed by this workshop's sponsoring organization, presenter(s), and the content of the presentation:

There are no conflicts of interests with the sponsoring organization.

The presenters have disclosed the following:

Jane Fleishman disclosed no conflicts of interests.

Rosara Torrisi is the Founder and Director of the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy, owner of That Drawer, Inc. (an erotic boutique), and serves as the Director of Clinical Sexology at Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies. In the course of this presentation, she may reference her clinical practice, her business (That Drawer, Inc.), or academic programming at Widener University. As a result, she may receive professional or financial benefit related to these affiliations. These relationships constitute potential conflicts of interest and are disclosed in accordance with APA and AASECT continuing education standards. No commercial support has influenced the development or content of this presentation.