Presented by: Jeremiah Gibson, LMFT, CST
From walking through a store during the month of December to listening in on many of the political speeches and debates about what's best for our country and citizens, examples of the dominance and normativity of Christianity in the United States abound. In this course, participants will consider how beliefs, rules, and moral messaging from Christianity have become woven into the fabric of U.S. culture, in particular impacting beliefs and values around sexuality. This perspective explores how Christian normativity functions as a system, separate from the religious beliefs and practices of individuals. The course will take an especially close look at intersections between Christian normativity and cis/heteronormativity, examining messaging around how gender should be expressed, who we should partner with, and how we should behave sexually. Importantly, participants will consider how clinicians might unpack these ideas with Christian clients in ways that are empowering and do not disrespect or devalue their religious beliefs.
This course meets the criteria for the following Core Knowledge Content Areas: C
Join us via Zoom to view this training. Participants must register for class by 5pm the day before. In order to receive CEUs, you must complete the evaluation form that will be sent to you.
This program meets the requirements for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 3 CE credits for each course. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT Certification and renewal of certification. South Shore Sexual Health Center, LLC, Provider #15-784-S. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.