This 3 part webinar series sponsored by The Somatic Sex Educators Association is specifically designed to support professionals in the field of sex education, health and wellness. Each event includes a 75 minute presentation, clear learning objectives, Q & A, and further resources. Webinars will be recorded and registrants will receive a link to the recording. All proceeds raised from these webinars will go towards scholarships for BIPOC students to attend the Institute for the Study of Somatic Sexology.
100 % of the proceeds earned from our webinars will go to the scholarship fund for supporting BIPOC students in attending the professional training. Learn more about it here:
BIPOC SCHOLARSHIPPelvic Floor Fascia Unwinding: A trauma-informed approach to working with the root.
In this webinar, participants will have the opportunity to observe a demonstration of pelvic floor fascia unwinding followed by a Q&A with the practitioner and client. The demonstration will model client-directed, trauma-informed touch working with the physical and energetic aspects of the “root” of the body, or the floor of the pelvis which contains the genitals along with multiple layers of muscles and connective tissue. This practice can be beneficial for working with pelvic pain and nervous system regulation. The class demo will include coordinating movement, breath and visualizations for release.
Katie Spataro is a full spectrum Doula, certifiedSexological Bodyworker, Somatic Sex Educator andHolistic Pelvic Care Practitioner. She holds the belief that sexual health, erotic education and reproductive choices are basic human rights. In her private practice, she utilizes ritual, touch, breath and movement to tap into the wisdom of our bodies to support our personal and collective healing.
Many of our clients have experienced trauma related to their sexuality, and trauma almost always involves a boundary violation.
As touch practitioners, it’s especially important that we understand the physiology of trauma and recognize when a client presents with a dis-regulated or traumatized nervous system in order to prevent further harm.
In this webinar, we will draw upon the body-based Somatic Experiencing® approach to trauma to learn how to identify trauma in our clients and how to avoid the common mistakes sexuality professionals make.
Tracy Montgomery is a certified Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Sexuality Educator and Somatic Experiencing ® Practitioner in training. She believes that our sexuality is a powerful source of creativity, healing and joy, and that cultivating erotic energy and enhancing pleasure expands possibilities in all areas of our lives. In her private practice she invites students home to their bodies using a variety of body-based exercises and experiences.
Clients attracted to their practitioner, practitioner erotic energy and client centered care are important and relevant topics for all sexuality professionals.
In this webinar, whether you are a counselor, educator, therapist, researcher, etc, you have something to both learn and teach. Join us as we hear from each other about successfully navigating difficult conversations while supporting our clients and taking care of ourselves.
Amanda Wattie is a Certified Somatic Sex Educator who helps passionate men and women create more sensuality, connection, and confidence with themselves and their partner. She works with everything from trauma to sexual “dysfunctions” to just wanting to feel more pleasure. Amanda has had a passion for mindfully living and loving for 20+ years.Her education is steeped in spirituality, touch, healing and conscious sexuality.
Amy Weissfeld is a certified Somatic Sex Educator, Sexological Bodyworker, Betty Dodson Bodysex Facilitator and Orgasm Coach focusing on sex and body positivity and the importance of sensuality and masturbation in our lives. Her life goal is to empower people “to live fully and joyfully in our bodies; to see and to truly believe in our own beauty.”