Upon completion of this masterclass, participants will be able to:
- Define asexuality and identify its many variations and presentations
- Apply affirming, bias-aware frameworks when working with asexual clients
- Support clients navigating asexuality within romantic and sexual relationships
- Respond competently and inclusively to asexual presentations in clinical practice
Course Structure
This 90-minute online masterclass is delivered in two parts:
- One-hour lecture covering asexuality as a sexual orientation, its variations, clinical frameworks and relationship presentations
- 30-minute live Q&A with Tanya Koens
Topics Covered
- What asexuality is and how it is defined
- The spectrum of asexual identities and presentations
- Common clinical presentations and what practitioners often miss
- Frameworks for working with asexual clients
- Supporting asexual presentations within relationships and partnerships
- Inclusive, affirming practice across diverse client experiences.
Presenter:
Tanya Koens has run a busy practice for 20+ years & works across many different presenting concerns and client bases. She is known for her ability to give language to tricky topics; her inclusive, kind approach; and her understanding of how sex and sexuality affect many areas of people's lives. She is a passionate pleasure activist working to improve their communication, relationships & sex lives.
Disclaimer:
The content of this endorsed CPD course is provided by the external course provider. Attendees are encouraged to approach the material with an open mind and consider diverse perspectives, particularly those from lived experiences related to the topics discussed. For feedback regarding the course, please contact the course provider directly.