UHS Summer Academy: Discussing Sexuality & Kink in Clinical Practice - June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026

This presentation will provide an overview of research that demonstrates a rising proclivity of kink-positive attitudes and behaviors among college populations, related to increasing popularity and prevalence in visual media. Attendees will learn definitions of terminology related to sexuality and kink, elements and influences of human sexuality, and common motivations behind the practice of kink. The scope of practice for mental health professionals will be reviewed, and examples will be provided of how kink or other alternative sexual practices may arise in presenting concerns in a college counseling setting. The presentation will illustrate examples of how this knowledge can be applied to guide more informed clinical assessment, intervention, and resource recommendations. 

 

Activity Format

The format for this series is virtual live.

Provided by

  • University Health Services, University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)

Elements of Competence

This continuing education activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties areas of patient care and procedural skills and the interprofessional competencies of values/ethics, roles/responsibilities, communication, and teams/teamwork.

    Intended Audience

    This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, psychologists, social workers, licensed counselors and other interested mental healthcare providers.

    Learning Objectives

    As a result of participation in this series, members of the healthcare team will be able to:

    • Define basic terminology related to sexuality and kink practices.  
    • Identify at least one psychological element of human sexuality.  
    • Identify at least one social or cultural influence on human sexuality.  
    • Describe at least one risk to college students engaging in kink practices. 
    • Describe at least one way to decrease kink- or sexuality-related shame and stigma in therapeutic relationships. 
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 1.50 ANCC Contact Hours
      • 0.00 ANCC Pharmacotherapy Contact Hours
    • 1.50 APA CE Credits
    • 1.50 ACE Credits
    • 1.50 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
      • 1.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Registration opens: 
    05/29/2026
    Course expires: 
    08/07/2026
    Event starts: 
    06/23/2026 - 1:00pm CDT
    Event ends: 
    06/23/2026 - 2:30pm CDT
    Cost:
    $0.00
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    UHS Summer Academy: Discussing Sexuality & Kink in Clinical Practice

    June 23, 2026, 1:00 - 2:30 PM 

    • Mariessa Robles, PsyD

    The format for this activity is virtual live.

    The link for this course will be provided prior to the event start.   

     

     

    Planning Committee: University Health Services, University of Wisconsin–Madison

     

    Paul Young, MS - Counselor, Mental Health Services (MHS), University of Wisconsin - Madison 

    Ritu Bhatnagar, MD, MPH - Clinical Professor, Associate Director of Psychiatry, University Health Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison 

    Heidi Binder, PsyD - Psychologist, Mental Health Services (MHS), University of Wisconsin - Madison  

    Devin Kelly-Barnett, MA - Psychology Intern, University of Wisconsin - Madison 

    Ross Beattie, MS - Counselor, Mental Health Services (MHS), University of Wisconsin - Madison 

    Christine Haas, MSSW - Social Worker, Crisis Specialist, Mental Health Services (MHS), University of Wisconsin - Madison 

    Davida Randolph, MAEd - Counselor, Substance Use, Mental Health Services (MHS), University of Wisconsin - Madison 

    Larissa Gearing-Bundy, BSN - Registered Nurse, Mental Health Psychiatry Services, University of Wisconsin - Madison 

     

    Faculty: University Health Services, University of Wisconsin–Madison

     

    Mariessa Robles, PsyD - Psychologist, University of Wisconsin - Madison 

     

    Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure

    It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, committee members, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers/presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.

    For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.

    NAMEROLE(S)FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURESDISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION?
    Paul Young, MSPlannerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
    Ritu Bhatnagar, MD, MPHCommittee Member  
    Heidi Binder, PsyDCommittee MemberNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
    Devin Kelly-Barnett, MACommittee Member  
    Ross Beattie, MSCommittee Member  
    Christine Haas, MSSWCommittee Member  
    Davida Randolph, MAEdCommittee MemberNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
    Larissa Gearing-Bundy, BSNCommittee Member, Faculty/SpeakerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
    Mariessa Robles, PsyDFaculty/SpeakerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No

    *Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.

    Discloser List CME Internal Report

    Accreditation Statement

    In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Credit Designation Statements

    		Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

    American Medical Association (AMA)
    The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

    The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 ANCC contact hours. ANCC pharmacotherapeutic hours will be calculated and awarded as appropriate.

    Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 general live general continuing education credits.

    Continuing Education Units
    The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for .15 continuing education unit (CEUs) or 1.5 hours.

    Available Credit

    • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 1.50 ANCC Contact Hours
      • 0.00 ANCC Pharmacotherapy Contact Hours
    • 1.50 APA CE Credits
    • 1.50 ACE Credits
    • 1.50 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
      • 1.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Cost:
    $0.00
    Please login or register to take this course.

    Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].

    Questions

    For questions about registration, please email [email protected]. For general questions about the series, please contact Adam Flyte at [email protected].

    Program Changes

    Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.

    Accessibility

    We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact [email protected] as soon as you can make a reasonable accommodation request.

    Required Hardware/software

    Free, current version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge with audio and video capabilities. Some older browsers and Microsoft Explorer could produce error messages or not display the content correctly.

    Free, current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or other .pdf reader.