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Ethics- The Real Safe Word. Boundaries, Power and Ethical Practice in Sex Therapy

$150.00

Sex therapy and sexual health conversations invite some of the most vulnerable, nuanced, and ethically complex moments in clinical work. This 3-hour ethics-focused training is designed to help clinicians navigate those moments with clarity, confidence, and integrity—without losing warmth, authenticity, or clinical effectiveness.

Grounded in AASECT core competencies and aligned with professional ethics standards across major counseling bodies, this experiential training explores the real-world ethical dilemmas that arise when working with sex, intimacy, identity, trauma, desire, and relationships.

Participants will examine the intersection of power, boundaries, consent, scope of practice, values, documentation, consultation, and risk management through case examples, interactive discussion, and applied skill-building. The goal is not only to protect clients and clinicians—but to strengthen the work itself.

This training is ideal for:

  • Therapists who discuss sexual health in their work

  • Sex therapists and sex therapy–adjacent clinicians

  • Clinicians seeking ethics CE hours that feel practical and relevant

  • Providers who want greater confidence navigating sensitive topics

  • Anyone who believes sex-positive practice must also be ethics-strong.

Expect a learning environment that is thoughtful, engaging, reflective, and grounded in clinical reality—professional, but never sterile.

Sex therapy and sexual health conversations invite some of the most vulnerable, nuanced, and ethically complex moments in clinical work. This 3-hour ethics-focused training is designed to help clinicians navigate those moments with clarity, confidence, and integrity—without losing warmth, authenticity, or clinical effectiveness.

Grounded in AASECT core competencies and aligned with professional ethics standards across major counseling bodies, this experiential training explores the real-world ethical dilemmas that arise when working with sex, intimacy, identity, trauma, desire, and relationships.

Participants will examine the intersection of power, boundaries, consent, scope of practice, values, documentation, consultation, and risk management through case examples, interactive discussion, and applied skill-building. The goal is not only to protect clients and clinicians—but to strengthen the work itself.

This training is ideal for:

  • Therapists who discuss sexual health in their work

  • Sex therapists and sex therapy–adjacent clinicians

  • Clinicians seeking ethics CE hours that feel practical and relevant

  • Providers who want greater confidence navigating sensitive topics

  • Anyone who believes sex-positive practice must also be ethics-strong.

Expect a learning environment that is thoughtful, engaging, reflective, and grounded in clinical reality—professional, but never sterile.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Apply AASECT ethical principles and professional counseling ethics codes to clinical scenarios involving sexual health and intimacy.

  • Identify ethical risks specific to sex therapy and sex-adjacent work, including power dynamics, transference, countertransference, and boundary complexity.

  • Utilize informed consent practices that clearly address the unique nature of sexual health discussions and sex therapy work.

  • Distinguish between sex-positive practice and practicing outside one’s scope of competence.

  • Navigate values conflicts related to sexuality, identity, culture, religion, and relationships without imposing personal beliefs.

  • Demonstrate ethically appropriate documentation when working with sensitive sexual content.

  • Apply an ethical decision-making model to complex clinical dilemmas.

  • Recognize when consultation or referral is ethically indicated and communicate this clearly to clients.

About the Instructor:

Kristin Trudeau is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADAC II), AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST), AASECT Certified Tainer, and Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC). She specializes in working with first responders, couples, individuals, and clients navigating trauma, anxiety, sexual health concerns and everyday life stressors.

Location: The Hampton Inn- Berry Farms in Franklin

Day: Friday, February 20th, 2026

Time: 1pm-4:30 pm

Investment: $150

CE’s- 3 ethics CE’s

If you sign up for both courses (Sex and Ethics Workshop) you will receive a free lunch, 6 Continuing Education Credits and receive a coupon off- go to Sex and Ethics Workshop to sign up

Please read our Course Agreement Form prior to signing up.