Distinguishing BDSM from Intimate Partner Violence [Online]

 Earn 3 CE Contact Hours

This workshop introduces and defines both kink/BDSM and intimate partner violence (IPV). Dr. Sheff will explain the characteristics of kinky relationships and interactions, explore consent, distinguish between BDSM and IPV, and explain how they might intersect in some relationships.

Learning Objectives:

• To list important elements of kink/BDSM
• To list important elements of intimate partner violence
• To compare kinky sex with intimate partner violence and explain the similarities and differences between them
• To explain changes to diagnoses of kink/paraphilias

Meet Dr. Eli Sheff:

With more than 25 years researching consensual nonmonogamies, Dr. Eli Sheff, PhD, CSE is the foremost academic expert on polyamorous families with children. Dr. Sheff has a PhD in sociology and is a Certified Sexuality Educator who has written four books and 30+ academic articles on CNM and BDSM/kinky sex. She serves as a relationship coach, educator, and expert witness. CNM is not for everyone, and Dr. Sheff can help people understand how it can work and why, and when it is a bad idea. She has appeared on hundreds of podcasts, television shows, and media interviews with outlets from NPR, National Geographic, and the New York Times to Cosmopolitan and Savage Love. Dr. Eli blogs for Psychology Today and always wants to make friends with dogs.

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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