Title: Still here, still sexy; clinical considerations for working with aging populations
Speaker and Degree: Kristin Hodson, LCSW
Description: Kristin Hodson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Sex Therapist Supervisor, Founder and Executive Director of The Healing Group and co-author of “Real Intimacy: A Couples Guide for Genuine, Healthy Sexuality.” (Cedar Fort, 2011). The purpose of this training is to expand our knowledge and understanding of sexuality and aging—with a focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ older adults—while also challenging both our personal and professional biases and assumptions. Together, we’ll explore how ageism and heteronormativity intersect in healthcare settings, how a lack of provider training in sexual health contributes to the “pleasure gap,” and how persistent myths—such as the belief that older adults are asexual or uninterested in sex—fuel loneliness, invisibility, and mental health challenges in aging populations. Special attention will be given to how these dynamics are further complicated for LGBTQ+ individuals, who often face a lifetime of stigma, inadequate care, and isolation as they age.
Learning Objectives: Based on this presentation I can…
1…identify common myths, ageist assumptions, and heteronormative biases about sexuality in older adults—including LGBTQ+ individuals—and explain their impact on clinical care and client well-being.
2…describe how aging, chronic illness, minority stress, and medications can affect sexual functioning, intimacy, and relational dynamics in diverse older adult populations.
3…demonstrate skills and strategies to affirmatively and proactively address sexual health, pleasure, and identity with aging clients—particularly LGBTQ+ clients—using a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens.
CEU’s have been applied for all in‐service programs through the Utah Psychological Association. CEU’s are free for Guild members & $5 for non‐members, per meeting. CEUs for Plan-B events have been applied for via NASW
AASECT hours:The Guild is collaborating with our friends at The Healing Group Institute (THGI) to issue AASECT continuing education hours for the Guild's in-services. If you’d like to receive 1.5 AASECT continuing education credits for attending this presentation, you’ll need to purchase them for $35 at the following link: https://thehealinggroupinstitute.com/lgbtq-therapist
Once you’ve made your purchase, you’ll receive an email with an evaluation form that unlocks with a code word (which will be announced during the Inservice). After the In-service, simply fill out the evaluation form and your official AASECT certificate will be automatically emailed to you. You can purchase credits for any event before or after it takes place, so there’s no need to wait until it’s over to get yours.
AASECT stands for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, the leading organization that sets standards for professional education and certification in the field of human sexuality. Earning AASECT credits helps you meet continuing education requirements and demonstrates your commitment to professional excellence.
