Clinical Work with Sex Workers: An introduction and Foundation

Historically sex workers have been ostracized, excluded, and/or directly harmed by most social institutions, in particular legal, academic, and clinical settings. Culturally we have not only discounted the work, but also the humans who do it, choose it, and thrive within it. In this intermediate-level workshop, we will expand our knowledge of sex work and its current sociocultural presence in our world. In addition to learning about sex work generally, we will explore current clinical strategies for treating those in the work. Just as multicultural and LGBTQIPA+ inclusivity has expanded our sk...Read moreills with specific populations, clinicians need specific skills and tools for treating sex workers ethically and equitably. We will explore treatment interventions drawn from liberation psychology approaches, calling professionals to enhance critical consciousness and challenge the impact of colonization, patriarchy, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, sexism, and mononormativity in sex work. Unpacking those perspectives and internalized biases provides a foundation for expanding our clinical reach to those who have been traditionally left out of clinical care and dialogue. Less...

Learning Objectives

1. Analyze their internalized biases and perspectives specific to sex work and adopt new ways of conceptualizing sex workers as people and clients demonstrated by increased allyship in their local community over the next few months (identifying local sex work organizations, reaching out to offer services, donating to organizations).
2. Design inclusive marketing strategies and gain at least 1 sex worker client and implement recommended treatment interventions for sex work clients within the next 6 months.
3. Modify their approach to liberation/anti-oppression work to include sex work populations as identified clients. Describe the gaps in prior social justice and clinical work and make a plan to fill those gaps in their practice over the next 6 months.

Learning Levels

Intermediate

Friday, March 21, 2025

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09:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

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About the speaker

Angie Gunn LCSW CST CSTS

Angie/ Soleil (she/ they) is a licensed clinical social worker, AASECT certified sex therapist and supervisor, group facilitator (educational & play spaces), sex worker (domme, full service & digital), and co-founder of the Equitable Care Certification. While their sex therapy and my sex work clientele never overlap, there’s a wealth of psychological, emotional and erotic well-being integrated into every aspect of both. Decolonizing mental health and Sex worker well-being and activism is a cornerstone of their work, and their passion. Soleil also strives to integrate technology and sexuality efficiently and creatively, including sex tech and VR/ XR intersections, as well as digital offerings. They are a new mom, and love art, music, dance, nature and cultural exploration and learning spanish. They have been poly/ kinky and queer for 15 years, and strive to create a world grounded in liberation and expression.

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.

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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 his/her 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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