Bold Bottoms

Because this is something that I'm doing with my therapist hat on, all the usual ethics and legalities about not providing services to friends applies. I'm just posting to let y'all know what I'm up to and to generate word of mouth (this is a public post).A free, three-hour workshop on women's submission and integrity of selfWhen: Saturday, November 4, 1 to 4 pmWhere: 315 Sanchez Street, at 16th Street, San FranciscoCost: A five-dollar donation is requested to help cover costs, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. This workshop is a service to the community.Register: Call Christina Fulmen, MFTI (415-820-1455)- Explore your hopes, fears, and anxieties about submission in a safe and supportive environment- Examine your beliefs about submission and how they fit into the self-image you've always held- Find a model of submission that integrates with your values- Meet other women traveling a similar path All women (including TS women) who submit or are coming to terms with submissive desires are welcome, especially those new to the BDSM community. Space is limited to 8 women, so please call soon to register.Christina Fulmen, MFTI has extensive experience and knowledge of both the joys and the struggles of BDSM relationships. She has presented with New Leaf Services, the Society of Janus, Haight Ashbury Psychological Services, the University of San Francisco, and is on the training staff with San Francisco Sex Information. She is presently a Marriage & Family Therapist Intern in private practice in the Castro.For more information about the facilitator and her services, please visit www.christinafulmen.com .

SFSI Sex Educator Training

San Francisco Sex InformationSex Educator TrainingSFSI Sex Educator Training covers essential topics in human sexuality, including:- Sex research- Sex, gender, and orientation- Anatomy- Sexual function and dysfunction- Pregnancy, birth control, and fertility- HIV, STDs, and harm reduction- BDSM, fetishes, and variations- Relationship styles and skillsCommunication and education skills covered include:- Listening effectively- Presenting information clearly, comprehensibly, and appropriately- Recognizing and suspending judgmentsSFSI is a California certified provider of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers.Go to http://www.sfsi.org/training or email tc@sfsi.org for more information.HOW TO APPLYInterviews for the fall 2006 session will be held Tuesday, September 26 (evening) and Saturday, September 30 (afternoon). Please fill out an application at http://www.sfsi.org/training . Space is limited - apply today!Training classes will be held from 9:45 am - 6:00 pm on the following dates:Saturday, October 7Sunday, October 8Saturday, October 28Sunday, October 29Saturday, November 11Sunday, November 12Saturday, December 2Sunday, December 3SFSI is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, community education organization. We have provided free, accurate, nonjudgmental sex information since 1972.http://www.sfsi.orgPLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ANY INDIVIDUALS OR LISTS THAT MAY BE INTERESTED.

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