This beginner-to-intermediate workshop, led by Richard A. Sprott, examines theories on the origins and development of kink and fetish desires through a life course approach, addressing common clinical and community questions like "Is this normal? Am I okay?" Participants will explore documented theories, patterns of kink development, and their implications for the coming out process and clinical practice. Recordings with supplemental materials and a knowledge evaluation will be available for registrants post-event.

IMPORTANT LINKS:
This is a link to the additional reading: Vivid, J., Lev, E., and Sprott, R. A. (2020). The structure of kink identity: four key themes within a world of complexity. Journal of Positive Sexuality, 6 (2). https://journalofpositivesexuality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Structure-of-kink-identity_key-themes-within-a-world-of-complexity-Vivid-Lev-Sprott.pdf

TASHRA's policies cover grievance resolution, cancellation guidelines, and access to asynchronous video courses: https://www.tashra.org/asynch-policy/