Sex Positive Clinical Social Work Practice
Best Practices & Ethical Considerations for Working with Consensually Non-Monogamous / Kinky ClientsFriday, February 27, 2026
10 AM - 12 PM EST Via GoogleMeet
About This Course
This sex positive social work webinar is a live, interactive 2 CE course and is designed as a primer to working with clients who engage in Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) and / or Kink. We will define these and other relevant terms, and introduce the concepts and language that is most appropriate and inclusive to use in the clinical space. We will focus on the common topics and challenges faced by members of these communities and best practices for navigating them. This course will also explore common biases experienced by these clients and how to control for these in the clinical space.
Target Audience
Social Workers or other clinical mental health professionals
Content Level
Beginner
Meet the Instructor
Christina Tosto, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Christina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the co-owner of Good Company Therapy Group in Northern Virginia. She earned her MSW from Catholic University, specializing in health-related social work, and trained at the Center for Post Traumatic Disorders in Washington, DC. Her clinical work primarily focuses on adult survivors of complex childhood trauma. Over the years, Christina has developed a niche in working with sexual minority communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, those practicing Consensual Non-Monogamy, and those involved in kink. She believes that sex and sexuality are vital aspects of the human experience and is passionate about helping students and clinicians confidently integrate these topics into psychotherapy.
Learning Objectives
After attending this course, participants will be able to:
- Define Consensual Non-Monogamy and Kink using non-shaming and inclusive language.
- Identify two common therapeutic topics explored by clients in these communities and best practices for how to address them through psychotherapy.
- Identity two common biases about CNM / Kink and understand how they negatively impact these clients’ experience in therapy.
Course Interaction & System Requirements
This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.The system requirements are:
- Platform: Google Meet (link will be provided in advance of the webinar)
- Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
- Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
- Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.
Fees & Registration
Register for our live, interactive webinar designed to help clinicians build sex‑positive clinical skills and provide inclusive, informed care to clients engaged in consensual non‑monogamy or kink.
Cost
$39.99(includes CE Credit)
Registration Deadline
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Cancellations
Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to the live webinar to receive a refund.
Course Completion & CE Info Course Completion Requirements
What are the requirements for CE credit?
To earn CE credit, social workers must:
- Log in at the scheduled time
- Attend the entire course (sign in/out required in the chatbox)
- Complete an online course evaluation
When will certificates be emailed?
Certificates of completion will be emailed within 15 business days of course completion.
Who approved this course?
Sex Positive Clinical Social Work Practice, 5874, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Good Company Therapy Group as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 11/20/2024 to 11/20/2026.
How many credits will you receive?
Social workers completing this course receive two clinical continuing education credits.
