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Belonging, Digital Behaviors, and STI Knowledge for Clinicians

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Class 1: 9:30 AM EDT-11:30 AM EDT
Class 2: 12:00 PM EDT-3:00 PM EDT
$89.99 USD Cost For Member: $69.99
Nadine Talley, LCSW
   Dr. Kris Christiansen
  

Full Day Webinar

August 25th, 2026

9:30 AM - 3:00 PM EST

The cost of one day is $89.99, an individual class is $59.99 and $39.99

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Class 1

9:30 AM - 11:30 PM EST

Disconnected Connections: Digital Coping, Doomscrolling, and Our Need for Belonging

Participants will explore how attachment theory, polyvagal/social engagement theory, and relational safety shape emotional well‑being; review the paradox of being “hyperconnected but lonely”; review key findings from the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 Advisory on Loneliness; identify common digital coping behaviors, explore how dopamine‑driven reward loops, habit‑formation models (BJ Fogg), and relational‑technology dynamics (Sherry Turkle) contribute to digital overuse; identify the mechanisms, risks, and psychological drivers of doomscrolling, including algorithmic amplification and negativity bias; explore how to use validated tools (e.g., Digital Well‑Being Scale, UCLA Loneliness Scale) to evaluate digital habits; and develop personalized or organizational digital‑well‑being plans using cognitive‑behavioral techniques, mindfulness/somatic practices, intentional digital structure, and relational strategies that strengthen connection and resilience. Participants will also engage in a reflection exercise and a small group activity to discuss challenges and barriers existing in practice. 

(Trainer - Nadine earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. Since then, she has developed extensive experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy across a variety of clinical settings. She specializes in trauma and attachment based treatment, integrating emotional regulation, somatic and sensory informed practices, and mindfulness. Nadine also earned a Certificate in Traumatic Studies from the Trauma Research Foundation, founded by leading trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. Nadine practices from a holistic, client centered framework and prioritizes collaboration throughout the therapeutic process. Her core professional values include compassion, transparency, integrity, and a commitment to equitable, inclusive care.)

2 Hours

 

Class 2

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Contraception & STIs: What Every Sex Therapist Should Know

Sex therapists routinely encounter clients navigating decisions about contraception, safer sex practices, and sexual health concerns—yet formal training in these areas is often limited. This three-hour presentation equips graduate sex therapy students with a practical, clinician-informed understanding of modern contraceptive methods, sexually transmitted infections, and the ways these topics intersect with the psychological and relational dimensions of sexual health. From hormonal and long-acting reversible contraceptives to barrier methods and emerging prevention strategies like PrEP, participants will gain the foundational medical literacy needed to support informed client conversations and recognize when referral to a medical provider is warranted. Beyond the clinical basics, this course explores how contraception and STI concerns shape sexual desire, pleasure, body image, relationship dynamics, and communication between partners—including the impact of contraceptive side effects on sexual function, the emotional consequences of STI diagnosis and disclosure, stigma reduction, and culturally sensitive approaches to discussing sexual health across diverse populations. Participants will leave with a framework for integrating medical knowledge into sex therapy practice, bridging the gap between the exam room and the therapy room.

(Trainer - Dr. Kris Christiansen is a board-certified family physician who specializes in sexual medicine. She attended medical school and completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. After practicing full-spectrum family medicine for 10 years, she was drawn to the field of sexual medicine and pursued additional training to provide the care for her patients that is so difficult to find. She is passionate about working with individuals and couples and restoring an important part of their lives. 

Dr. Christiansen practices at two different sexual medicine clinics in St. Louis Park and St. Paul, MN. In her practice, she works with both men and women. She has presented at several local, state, and national medical conferences on a variety of medical topics related to sexual problems.  She is involved with the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health and serves on the board, committees, has collaborated with other experts to publish journal articles, and edits informational articles for the society’s patient-facing website. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.)

3 Hours

 

 

 

This One Day Seminar includes two excellent classes, a total of 5 CEs. You may attend an individual class for $59.99 and $39.99

Number of CEs in this bundle: 5

These workshops offer 5 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

These workshops offer 5 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: beginner
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
Not all sessions share the same accreditation. Please see accreditation for each individual class below.
  • NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0048.
  • The School of Sex Therapy is an approved continued education provider for the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0122.
  • Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0275.
  • Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
  • Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
  • Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
Refund Policy:
Full Refund until 48 hours before scheduled date.
48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.