Liberation focused, implicit bias training focused on guiding mental health/healthcare providers to unlearn internalized anti-fat bias and reduce discrimination against fat clients/patients. Current “weight stigma” or “body positivity” training does not fundamentally address provider’s own internalized bias, relationship with their own bodies, or how these impact the care they provide. This training explicitly addresses this gap and aims to cultivate greater compassion for self and others.

September 30 + October 7
1 pm - 4:30 pm; live + synchronous

The above image is a link to my ko-fi shop. I make non-verbal lock screens and cards, educational materials, "remember these" lock screens to prompt reminders for many basics, and neurodivergent affirmation lockcreens (for phones).

You can purchase one thing or you can support me to have access to all the aids and support tools for your clients. Supporting me also means receiving emails from Ko-fi when I update my store with more tools.

I enjoy making beautiful things for Autistic + neurodivergent people. Some of my art is also just available to view in the gallery.

Sliding scale available. Proceeds are donated.

I am in the process of linking the Sexual Odyssy Health (OSH) newsletter code to this site. Fitz at OSH provides a lot of the admin labor that allows me to reach out to others with this content. If you want to sign up for future classes or know when asychronous will be made available you can visit the OSH website and subscribe the the CE mailing list powered by Mail Chimp.

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*asynchronous  recording coming soon

This is a training that I am in the process of building based on my own lived experience, my experience working with Autistic people, and actively seeking out expertise of Autistic colleagues. 

I am in the process of linking the Sexual Odyssy Health (OSH) newsletter code to this site. Fitz at OSH provides a lot of the admin labor that allows me to reach out to others with this content. If you want to sign up for future classes you can visit the OSH website and subscribe the the CE mailing list powered by Mail Chimp.

This is a training that I am in the process of building based on my own lived experience, my experience working with Autistic people, and actively seeking out expertise of Autistic colleagues. 

I am in the process of linking the Sexual Odyssy Health (OSH) newsletter code to this site. Fitz at OSH provides a lot of the admin labor that allows me to reach out to others with this content. If you want to sign up for future classes you can visit the OSH website and subscribe the the CE mailing list powered by Mail Chimp.

The training programs of most mental/healthcare professionals do not include the comprehensive education and introspective exploration necessary to provide affirming care to those outside the white-cis-hetero-patriarchal landscape. The goal of our Continuing Education program is to pass on our personal and professional experiences and knowledge to providers who are excited to learn how to create affirming and more accessible spaces for clients to access care without fear of being judged, pathologized, or otherwise feel misunderstood. 

OSH values fairly compensating all of our presenters/admin staff for their labor, experience, and expertise. We also believe education should be accessible to everyone. In an effort to align our work with both values, all of our workshops are sliding scale fee/pay as you are able. Each event will have a suggested ticket price that represents the cost to host the event and pay our presenters. When registering, please choose a ticket amount that is accessible for your budget.

OSH sliding scale page

education@odysseysexualhealth.com

Compelling case written by Jace P. that shows how harmful involuntary hospitalization can be for people when clinicians try to protect their license and "save" their clients instead of working with them.

The basics of safety planning with someone who is suicidal in a handy PDF / image. If you are a therapist who wants to feel more confident safety planning with a client who is suicidal this is a nice start! Project Lets also has trainings available.

Their venmo is @merlinb

If you use this safety planning guide for your clients please consider sending Mel some cash to pay for this labor. most of us did not receive this training in our graduate programs and this information is priceless.

Recognition that the current mandated reporting system fails families and children and perpetuates trauma. A training on ethical mandated supporting for social workers is linked here.

Direct link to the writings of Ignacio Martin-Baro who was assassinated by his government for his commitment to liberation and weaving that into his therapeutic practice.

Reading suggestions, some contain direct links to material itself you can directly download and read. Others are links to purchase materials.