Professional Development Workshops
View Lilith’s alternative sexuality inclusion educational and consultancy offerings below. AASECT CEUs are available. These workshops are specifically designed for academia, researchers, and clinicians. Lilithfoxx is available for workshop presentations, lectures, keynotes, and organizational consulting services. For custom solutions and collaborations, please contact Lilithfoxx directly!
- Recognize the intricate ways in which systemic racism manifests in alternative sexuality communities, challenging their foundational promise of liberation and acceptance.
- Deepen their understanding of the multifaceted adversities BIPOC members confront within these spaces, juxtaposing the alluring promise of acceptance with the stark realities of exclusion.
- Connect personal experiences to broader community dynamics, illuminating how individual narratives can shed light on overarching systemic challenges.
- Grasp the profound and intensified harm faced by BIPOC individuals, especially in environments that ostensibly pledge unity and acceptance.
- Explore potential pathways and strategies to cultivate genuinely inclusive and welcoming environments within alternative sexuality communities.
- Uncover foundational principles that define the BDSM community and its diverse practices.
- Explore the difference between consensual BDSM activities and harmful or non-consensual practices.
- Gain insights into the psychology behind BDSM practices, debunking common myths and misconceptions.
- Familiarize themselves with the language, terms, and etiquettes inherent to the BDSM community.
- Acquire strategies for approaching BDSM topics sensitively and effectively in clinical or research settings.
- Understand the fundamental tenets and philosophies underpinning polyamory and non-monogamous relationships.
- Differentiate between various forms of non-monogamy, such as open relationships, swinging, and relationship anarchy.
- Delve into the emotional, social, and logistical complexities faced by individuals in polyamorous configurations.
- Acquaint themselves with common terminologies, misconceptions, and best practices related to non-monogamous relationships.
- Gain insights on how to approach topics of polyamory and non-monogamy with sensitivity and cultural competence in academic, research, or clinical contexts.
As polyamory and non-monogamy gain visibility, therapists are increasingly asked to support clients navigating these relationship structures. While Gottman principles offer a powerful framework for understanding and strengthening relationships, applying them to consensual non-monogamy requires thoughtful adaptation.
This workshop is designed for therapists interested in exploring how Gottman principles can be customized to address the complexities of polyamory. This class does not teach Gottman Therapy but provides insights into using its tools as a flexible framework for ethically non-monogamous relationships.
- Understand how key Gottman principles, such as Love Maps, bids for connection, and the Sound Relationship House, can be reimagined for polyamorous dynamics.
- Explore practical approaches to navigating unique challenges in non-monogamous relationships, such as jealousy, scheduling conflicts, and balancing emotional availability across multiple partnerships.
- Learn strategies to help clients create rituals of connection and redefine relationship success in ways that honor diverse relational configurations.
- Discuss case studies and scenarios to illustrate how adapted Gottman tools can be applied in real-world polyamorous and non-monogamous settings.
- Gain deeper insights into supporting non-monogamous clients while maintaining ethical and affirming therapeutic practices.
In modern clinical practice, the importance of understanding and affirming diverse identities and lifestyles has become increasingly crucial. However, members of polyamorous, kink, BDSM, and other alternative sexuality communities often confront a maze of barriers and misconceptions in therapeutic settings. These challenges not only perpetuate harmful microaggressions, but also create mistrust in the client-clinician relationship, deterring them from seeking essential clinical interventions.
This workshop offers clinicians a robust framework to assess and refine their cultural competence. Drawing upon personal narratives and professional experience, it aims to shed light on the unique challenges and needs of these communities, emphasizing the profound impact that affirmative and informed care can deliver.
- Develop a clear understanding of the myriad challenges and barriers faced by polyamorous, kink, BDSM, and alternative sexuality communities in clinical settings.
- Examine prevalent misconceptions, biases, and gaps in current clinical practices that affect these communities.
- Obtain a comprehensive assessment toolkit to gauge cultural competency within their own therapeutic environment.
- Identify actionable steps to cultivate truly affirmative spaces, fostering trust, understanding, and therapeutic efficacy.
- Familiarize themselves with best practices and resources to stay updated and enhance their clinical approach continually.
Learn alternative marketing tactics for sex-positive professionals, without the risks and labor of social media. Discover strategies for email and search engine optimization to diversify your marketing channels, while staying compliant with advertising regulations. Market your services more effectively and efficiently.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved classic, “The Little Prince” (Le Petit Prince), is renowned for its allegorical insights, charming narrative, and profound philosophical musings. Yet, when analyzed through a modern, nuanced lens, the text reveals subtle undertones of kink and power exchange dynamics interwoven into its fabric.
This literature review workshop delves deep into the heart of Saint-Exupéry’s masterpiece, shedding light on these often overlooked facets and exploring the layered complexities of its characters, interactions, and narrative arcs. By examining “The Little Prince” through the lens of kink and power dynamics, we not only gain a renewed understanding of this literary classic but also recognize that consensual power exchange and agency have always been inherent aspects of the human experience.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the identified themes of kink and power dynamics within “The Little Prince.”
- Analyze specific interactions and passages that exemplify these dynamics, allowing for a richer understanding of the text.
- Reflect on the broader implications of how power and agency can be portrayed, even subtly, in popular literature.
- By re-exploring Saint-Exupéry’s classic tale, we illuminate the ubiquitous nature of power dynamics across time and cultures.
Sex work, or the world’s oldest profession, has remained societally relevant globally. Despite this timeless cultural significance that bridges borders, the perspectives and knowledge of sex workers remain overlooked and excluded from sexological research, public health, education, and therapeutic practice. This omission and lack of representation isn’t just an oversight—it’s a significant loss, neglecting the wealth of knowledge, insights, and cultural narratives that these professionals can offer.
Drawing from the unique lens of a queer BIPOC sex worker-turned-sexologist living with disabilities, this workshop explores the nuances and crucial perspectives of sex workers.
- Historical Context and Modern-Day Relevancy: A brief overview of the history of sex work and its evolving role in different societies through the ages.
- Challenging Misconceptions: Addressing, deconstructing, and correcting common myths and misconceptions surrounding sex work.
- Untapped Knowledge: Exploring the reservoir of insights that sex work offers, from sociocultural commentaries to nuanced understandings of human sexuality and relationships.
- Strategies for inclusion, advocacy, and culturally competent care for sex workers in research, academia, and clinical contexts.
This 90-minute course delves into the rich and complex history of sex workers, exploring their evolution, current state, and the various legal frameworks that shape their lives. We will examine the Nordic model, the decriminalization of sex work, and the impact of FOSTA-SESTA on the industry. Additionally, we will highlight the crucial role sex workers have played as advocates for their rights and the rights of marginalized communities.
This course is designed for individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of the sex industry, including:
- Sex workers and industry professionals seeking to contextualize their experiences and advocate for their rights.
- Activists and advocates working on issues related to gender, sexuality, and human rights.
- Researchers and students interested in exploring the complexities of sex work and its intersections with law, policy, and society.
- Healthcare and social service providers working with sex worker populations or seeking to improve their services.
- General audience members who are curious about the history and contemporary issues surrounding sex work.
Learning Objectives:
- By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the historical context of sex work including its ancient roots, the impact of colonialism and imperialism, and the rise of modern sex work. - Identify the diverse range of individuals who engage in sex work, including their motivations, challenges, and experiences.
- Analyze the Nordic model and its implications, including its effects on sex workers, clients, and the broader community.
- Explain the concept of decriminalization and its benefits, including improved health and safety outcomes, reduced violence, and enhanced human rights.
- Discuss the impact of FOSTA-SESTA on the sex industry, including its effects on online platforms, sex workers, and the fight against human trafficking.
- Recognize the crucial role sex workers have played as advocates, including their contributions to the LGBTQ+ rights movement, feminist activism, and harm reduction initiatives.
Social media marketing is complicated enough without the added risks and censorship that adult-oriented brands face. So, how do you market yourself when you’re constantly at risk of account deletion and censorship?
Lilithfoxx will draw on her years of experience in senior-level marketing for Fortune 500 companies to help you build a low-risk, high-reward social media strategy that works FOR you, not the other way around.
- FOSTA/SESTA – an overview of how it impacts adult-oriented brands and their marketing.
- Social media platforms – which ones to use, how their algorithms work, and how they target and enforce bans.
- Content creation, optimizing your workflows, and automating the tasks that suck.
- When to post, how to post, hashtag strategies and best practices specific to your brand and target audience.
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