This workshop examines the sexuality of black women and the myths and archetypes that mislead and misrepresent them. We will discuss how the United States’ historical, social, and political systems have shaped and propagated misconception, misinformation, and misrepresentation of the sexuality and sexual expression of black women in the sex therapy field. The importance of lifelong learning, institutional accountability, and dismantling power structures when serving this community will be addressed. Through liberation theory, critical race theory, and critical social theory, we will identify stigmatic barriers, myths and covert/unseen biases that arise in clinical practice. Modalities and techniques for effective practice will be presented along with thought leaders and current educators for clinical skill acquisition. Curious and introspective self-exploration will be encouraged.
Learning Objectives:
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To understand the role of historical, social, and political systems in black women’s sexuality
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To identify barriers, myths, and unconscious biases in sex therapy with black women
- To develop awareness of personal sexual attitudes and biases toward black women’s sexuality
- To identify three modalities and techniques for practice with black women and sexuality
- To discuss three theories that challenge the stigma that impact practice with black women
Presenter:
Ruby Bouie Johnson LCSW, LCDC is a sex therapist in private practice in Plano, Texas who specializes in consensual non-monogamous partnerships, kink/BDSM, and multicultural relationships. Ms. Johnson is a national and international presenter, frequent speaker on radio and podcasts, and has been featured in magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health. Also, she is a former contributor to Huffington Puff. She has served as faculty with Council for Relationships, Beuhler Institute, The Institute of Authentic Tantra Education, and served as director on the board for the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom. Ms. Johnson was a member of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Division 44 Taskforce Committee, which developed the guidelines for best clinical practice for Kink/BDSM and consensual nonmonogamy.AASECT Continuing Education Information
This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 3 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact info@assect.org.
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The Black Woman and Sexuality: Beyond Cultural Humility in Practice
November 22, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ruby Bouie Johnson LCSW, LCDC
3 CE Contact Hours
Online