About this event
Kink can create a container that can lead people to healing wounds inflicted by neurotypical society as well as to deeper self-actualization. Many of the benefits of kink are beginning to be explained in emerging kink academic and scientific literature. A major area of neglect in this literature has been on the unique experiences of neurodivergent kinky folks.
This interactive presentation will discuss two common types of neurodivergence in kink communities, people with ADHD and autistic people. We will begin by reviewing relevant literature and discussing clinical concerns. The later half will review interactive interventions that Professional Dominant Eve Minax uses in helping neurodivergent, kinky individuals cope in a world that isn’t built for them (i.e. coping with minority stressors & the stress of being marginalized).
Disclaimer: Eve Minax is not a licensed Psychotherapist and does not claim to be.
Please note, this presentation will include examples of explicit kink photographs and videos that are used with permission.
About the Presenters
Stephen Ratcliff, MA, LPCC, LPC, NCC, CST has worked for over 17 years in the social services field, he received his master’s degree in Clinical Psychology in 2009 at Wheaton College in Illinois. While at Wheaton, the primary focus of his graduate studies was treating children, relationships, and addiction. Steve also completed a graduate certificate program in Human Sexuality at Southwestern College in 2020. He is currently studying Clinical Psychology in the Doctor of Psychology degree program at California Southern University with focus on gender, sexual, and relationship diversity (GSRD) populations and consensual nonmonogamy.
Eve Minax has studied in the U.S., France and Australia and holds an MA in French and English Literatures with a concentration in Feminist Studies. She has also studied at the Cleo Dubois Academy of SM Arts Professional Course where she honed her extensive BDSM skills and now acts as Lead Staff Instructor. She is also a Bondassage and SFSI certified (San Francisco Sex Information Sex Ed Certification). She has completed over 300 hrs of alternative sexuality workshops at various conferences in addition to teaching various classes.
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Questions or comments about this fee structure? Your feedback is welcome! Email essie@lifeworkspsychotherapy.com