In-Person & Zoom Training (Johnson City)

1 CE Hour

“BDSM: Pathology or Pacification”

Ray White, LPC/MHSP/AS

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This workshop will provide an overview of the sexual world of BDSM and those who practice it. Particular attention will be paid to the research, leading one to view the phenomena as either pathology or pacification. The workshop is intended to inform counselors on this trending phenomenon which may impact many of their clients.

• Explain what BDSM is.
• Discuss BDSM practice as a pacification.
• Discuss BDSM as a harm reduction behavior.

About the Speaker(s)

Ray White, LPC/MHSP/AS

Ray A. White, Ed.S. (he/him) is licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Licensed Professional Counselor with both Mental Health Service Provider and Approved Supervisor status designation. He is additionally credentialed as a National Certified Counselor (NBCC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (CCE).

His professional career involves both counseling and teaching in higher education at regional undergraduate and graduate institutions. Additionally, he maintains a professional private practice as Whitewood Counseling & Consultation where he specializes in working with marginalized communities and providing clinical supervision to counselors seeking their LPC/MHSP license.

TLPCA Contact

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