Emma Kupferman, LICSW, LCSW-C, CPT (she/her) earned her MSW from Howard University in 2004. She has presented nationally, and internationally including at the World Conference of Women’s Shelters, at the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists Annual Conference and at the International Conference on Sexuality and Social Work.
In private practice as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CPT) she sees individuals, partners and polycules. Specializing in trauma informed care with survivors of sexual trauma, somatic experiencing, harm reduction, treatment for sexual dysfunction, ethical non-monogamy, body image, Emma is also specifically trained and greatly experienced in care for LGBTQIA2S, kink and BDSM communities as well as in anti-oppressive and anti-white supremacy practices. She values supporting all clients in creating the intimate lives they most want with a practice grounded in the beliefs that healing our sexual selves is liberation work. To be free we must acknowledge and address the lived experiences of existing under structural oppression, white supremacy, heteronormativity, and patriarchy.
Emma loves murder mysteries, puzzles, organizing for reproductive justice, napping, her stupendous friends and family and Spa World. She thrives personally and professionally when operating in accordance with her core values of liberation, community, and compassion.
Psychedelics and Sex Therapy: Notes from an Emerging Field
Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAT) has exploded in the last several years, offering exciting new opportunities for the practice of sex therapy. This presentation will share information on PAT, consider how sexuality professionals might incorporate psychedelics in their therapeutic or educational practice, and share clinical experiences from the perspective of an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapist currently providing ketamine assisted therapy. Participants will learn general information about ketamine, psilocybin and MDMA, including a summary of cl...Read moreinical research findings, PAT’s potential to treat trauma’s impact on desire, sexual functioning, body relationship and image, the role of somatic experiencing specific to PAT, advantages, and disadvantages of combining PAT and sex therapy, and ethical implications for sexuality professionals. Less...
Learning Objectives
- At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to describe the three clinical considerations of PAT
- At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to describe the three ethical implications of PAT
- At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to assess the potential for integrating PAT/psychedelic education into their sexual therapy practice.
Learning Levels
- Advanced
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
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09:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
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$100.00
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About the speaker
Emma Kupferman, LICSW, LCSW-C, CST
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.
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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