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SUMMARY:Great Sex in Late Stage Capitalism
DESCRIPTION:Audre Lorde taught us that caring for ourselves is “not self-indulgence\, it is an act of political resistance.” Late stage capitalism and the current political climate can cause toxic dynamics to infiltrate our sexual expression and experiences. In this class\, we will discuss ways to use our sexuality to promote political and social justice\, and to undo problematic dynamics we wish to avoid. We will center pleasure activism and define ways we can enact self-preservation against these systems. We will present tangible tools that can be used to promote pleasure and justice in our sexual worlds. Join us! \nSign up on Eventbrite.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \n1. List 3 ways political stress and external systems can impact sexual pleasure and functioning.\n2. Identify at least 2 ways to use sexual expression to undo problematic political ideas or capitalist concepts. \nThis program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators\, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 1 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Please select the CEU option at registration if you are eligible and wish to receive the certificate. You MUST attend the live session and confirm your attendance in the session to complete the requirements. Workshops offered by non-AASECT affiliated educators have been supervised and reviewed by an AASECT-certified supervisor. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact info@aasect.org. \nThis class is virtual and will be recorded\, with the link to the recording provided to all registrants. Sliding scale tiers are available\, and you may also inquire about sliding scale accommodations at events@tamarapincus.com. Don’t forget to check out our other trainings and make sure to join our mailing list for workshop announcements\, Ask a Sexpert\, and free sexual and mental wellness resources! \n  \nAbout your facilitators: \nTamara Pincus\, LICSW (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist who runs The Pincus Center which offers therapy\, coaching and sex education. She specializes in working with kinky\, polyamorous and LGBTQ clients. Tamara has been working in the field of sex therapy since 2011 and since then has built a practice with a team of 11. Tamara is passionate about racial justice\, fat justice and LGBTQ rights. She also co-authored a book titled It’s Called Polyamory: Coming Out About Your Non-Monogamous Relationships with Rebecca Hiles. She lives in Virginia in a queer polyamorous household of chaos. \nLing-Yun Garada-Lin\, MSW (she/they) is a queer\, Chinese\, neurodivergent activist and lifelong learner with a decade of experience in housing stability and emergency services in the DC-Northern Virginia area. Their therapeutic work includes facilitating group therapy for disordered eating\, LGBTQIA+ peer support\, mindfulness\, and substance use disorder. They take an integrative approach rooted in Critical Race Theory\, CBT\, mindfulness\, and creative expression\, focusing on BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities while welcoming all navigating relationships\, transitions\, trauma\, mental health\, and identity. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/great-sex-in-late-stage-capitalism/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Sex Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20250918T210904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T175529Z
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SUMMARY:November Drop-in Support Group for Mono/CNM Relationships
DESCRIPTION:This drop-in group is designed to offer support for people who are in relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship (monogamy) and another partner wants an open relationship (consensual non-monogamy / CNM). Open to individuals\, couples\, and polycules/collections of associated people who are searching for a way to manage differences in what form of relationship they want. This virtual group offers a judgement-free zone to explore exclusive and open relationships without pressure to choose either one. \nSign up on Eventbrite.\n  \nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/november-drop-in-support-group-for-mono-cnm-relationships/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20251024T212926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T001244Z
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SUMMARY:Tools for Pleasure: Sex Toys 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you an adult who’s never had a sex toy or you want to grow your current collection? Maybe you saw a certain mechanical rose trending on social media and are curious what all the hype is about. Maybe you’ve only ever used toys during solo time and are looking to use them with partners. Or maybe you’re thinking about gifting your significant other(s) an extra special something this holiday season\, but you’re unsure where to start. \nJoin Bria Noelle\, sex educator with The Pincus Center and Lotus Blooms\, to learn the basics on adult toys. We’ll discuss different types of toys\, tips for buying toys for yourself and others\, and how to communicate to your partner(s) that you want to use toys. Content will be mostly discussion-based with at least 15 minutes of audience Q&A. \nSign up on Eventbrite.\n  \nThis class is open to all genders\, sexualities\, and relationship structures. It is aimed at the general public and sex educators/therapists. AASECT CE’s are available. The event is virtual and will be recorded\, with the link to the recording provided to all registrants. Sliding scale pricing is available. Please email events@tamarapincus.com with any questions. \nAbout your facilitator: \nBria Noelle\, MA (she/her) is a sex educator\, marketing professional\, and reproductive justice activist with a graduate degree in Women’s\, Gender\, & Sexuality Studies. She has worked in sexual & reproductive health for four years and brings lived experience as a bisexual woman who grew up in the Southern US. In her spare time\, Bria volunteers as an abortion clinic escort with the Washington Area Clinic Defense Task Force. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice. \nLotus Blooms is an adult boutique in Alexandria\, Virginia that fosters a comfortable\, sex-positive environment through education and body-safe products. They offer a diverse collection featuring body-positive lingerie and steel-boned corsets\, vibrators & BDSM gear\, as well as instructional books\, hypoallergenic lubricants and massage products. They are welcoming of all identities and experience levels and the education-focused staff works hard to answer customer questions that meet customers where they are in a shame-free and easy-to-understand way.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/tools-for-pleasure-sex-toys-101/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Sex Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bria Noelle":MAILTO:bfitz@thepincuscenter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20251024T213705Z
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SUMMARY:Freaky Holidays: Managing Family as a Sex/Gender Non-Conformist
DESCRIPTION:Dealing with families of origin can be challenging for everyone and the difficulty level can be even higher for people who live outside of their family’s expectations around sexuality\, relationships\, and/or gender. What do you do when you are going to be with family members over the holidays who run the gamut from clueless but harmless to outright hostile? It is good to know that you are not alone in feeling nervous about spending time with family members. \nThis workshop offers participants strategies for what to do before\, during\, and after holiday visits with family members who might not understand sex and gender diversity. In this workshop we will discuss methods for how and when to come out if you haven’t yet told your family about changes in your life\, cultivating allies to help each other during stressful interactions\, and ways to set yourself up for successful survival. We will consider how to prepare for difficult conversations\, avoid scenes you have no interest in entertaining\, make escape plans if things get out of hand\, and plan for aftercare once the visit is over. Participants will be able to bring up specific concerns and scenarios and we can brainstorm solutions using the power of group support. \n  \nSign up on Eventbrite.\n  \nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/freaky-holidays-managing-family-as-a-sex-gender-non-conformist/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:BDSM,Classes,Eli Sheff,LGBTQ,Nonmonogamy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20251024T212216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T142456Z
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SUMMARY:December Drop-in Support Group for Mono/CNM Relationships
DESCRIPTION:This drop-in group is designed to offer support for people who are in relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship (monogamy) and another partner wants an open relationship (consensual non-monogamy / CNM). Open to individuals\, couples\, and polycules/collections of associated people who are searching for a way to manage differences in what form of relationship they want. This virtual group offers a judgement-free zone to explore exclusive and open relationships without pressure to choose either one. \n  \nSign up on Eventbrite.\n  \nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/december-drop-in-support-group-for-mono-cnm-relationships/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260113T163217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T161814Z
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SUMMARY:Loving in Transition Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The political and social climate in the United States is growing ever more hostile to transgender\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming people. If you have a family member\, romantic partner\, or friend who is in or has gone through gender transition\, it can be difficult knowing how to support your loved one and yourself. \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW\, (they/them)\, therapist at The Pincus Center\, has created an online support group for those with loved ones currently in the process of gender transition or who have already transitioned. Gain community throughout your struggles\, celebrate wins together\, and get professional guidance through tough times. \nAlthough the group will be virtual\, participants must reside in Virginia\, DC\, or Maryland. The start date is February 3 2026 and it will run every Tuesday for eight weeks. Attendance for all eight sessions is not mandatory. Sliding scale tiers are available for $50\, $75\, or $100 per session. \nPlease fill out this form expressing interest or send an email to dkatz@tamarapincus.com.\n  \nAbout your facilitator \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW (they/them) is a queer-identified\, trauma-informed\, and person-centered therapist who works with clients of various identities\, kinks\, and relationship styles to help build skills to support curious self-reflection and empowerment. They specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community\, but all are welcome who are navigating issues of sex and relationships\, life transitions\, gender expansion\, intersecting identities\, trauma\, substance use\, fat stigma\, depression\, and anxiety. In addition to being a therapist and connecting with other humans\, they enjoy being with nature\, food\, pets\, and creating sounds. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/lit-support-group/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Debo Katz,LGBTQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debo Katz":MAILTO:dkatz@tamarapincus.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T201500
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260120T210007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210402Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day 101: Affirming Sex and Relationship Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Come get in the Valentine’s Day spirit by joining us at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library to ask anonymous questions of an expert panel of sex and relationship therapists! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAhead of Valentine’s Day\, head to the library\, where an expert panel of sex and relationship therapists will be on hand to answer your intimate (or not) questions anonymously. Bring a date or come solo. It’s sure to be a fun\, informative\, sex-positive\, and affirming time! Although the program is open to all\, it is geared toward adults. \nThe event will take place in the Fifth Floor Event Space where library staff will be on hand to assist with distributing and collecting paper on which you can write down questions that will then be asked of the panelists. Panelists will not be able to give out medical advice\, but everything else is able to be asked! For more information feel free to e-mail adultservices.dcpl@dc.gov. \n  \nPanelists include: \nTamara Pincus and Kate Gilles of the Pincus Center \nDr. Donna Oriowo of AnnodRight \nCamille Espinoza at Center for Intimacy (https://www.centerforintimacy.com/) \nRJ Kirkland\, Dionna Langford\, and Jennifer Keilholtz of Peak Therapy \nRon Belotti of True Path Counseling LLC \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/valentines-day-101-2-26/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library – Central Library\, 901 G St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDSM,Classes,LGBTQ,Nonmonogamy,Sex Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260120T161656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T161931Z
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SUMMARY:Loving in Transition Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The political and social climate in the United States is growing ever more hostile to transgender\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming people. If you have a family member\, romantic partner\, or friend who is in or has gone through gender transition\, it can be difficult knowing how to support your loved one and yourself. \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW\, (they/them)\, therapist at The Pincus Center\, has created an online support group for those with loved ones currently in the process of gender transition or who have already transitioned. Gain community throughout your struggles\, celebrate wins together\, and get professional guidance through tough times. \nAlthough the group will be virtual\, participants must reside in Virginia\, DC\, or Maryland. The start date is February 3 2026 and it will run every Tuesday for eight weeks. Attendance for all eight sessions is not mandatory. Sliding scale tiers are available for $50\, $75\, or $100 per session. \nPlease fill out this form expressing interest or send an email to dkatz@tamarapincus.com.\n  \nAbout your facilitator \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW (they/them) is a queer-identified\, trauma-informed\, and person-centered therapist who works with clients of various identities\, kinks\, and relationship styles to help build skills to support curious self-reflection and empowerment. They specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community\, but all are welcome who are navigating issues of sex and relationships\, life transitions\, gender expansion\, intersecting identities\, trauma\, substance use\, fat stigma\, depression\, and anxiety. In addition to being a therapist and connecting with other humans\, they enjoy being with nature\, food\, pets\, and creating sounds. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/lit-support-group2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Debo Katz,LGBTQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debo Katz":MAILTO:dkatz@tamarapincus.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260122T220302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T224209Z
UID:4749-1770840000-1770845400@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Support Group for Mono/Poly Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Monthly coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and the other wants nonmonogamy\, led by an expert coach. \n\n\nThis group is designed to offer support for people who are in mixed dynamic relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship\, and another partner wants an open or multiple partner relationship. Meetings are online and last from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on the group energy. \nThe current meeting time is the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm Pacific\, 8pm Eastern time\, beginning February 11. Please contact Dr. Eli at drelisheff@gmail.com with any questions. Sliding scale is available; please contact us at events@tamarapincus.com to discuss it. \nPlease sign up on our Eventbrite page to reserve your spot!\nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/monthly-support-group-for-mono-poly-relationships/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260120T161843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T161953Z
UID:4717-1771354800-1771360200@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Loving in Transition Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The political and social climate in the United States is growing ever more hostile to transgender\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming people. If you have a family member\, romantic partner\, or friend who is in or has gone through gender transition\, it can be difficult knowing how to support your loved one and yourself. \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW\, (they/them)\, therapist at The Pincus Center\, has created an online support group for those with loved ones currently in the process of gender transition or who have already transitioned. Gain community throughout your struggles\, celebrate wins together\, and get professional guidance through tough times. \nAlthough the group will be virtual\, participants must reside in Virginia\, DC\, or Maryland. The start date is February 3 2026 and it will run every Tuesday for eight weeks. Attendance for all eight sessions is not mandatory. Sliding scale tiers are available for $50\, $75\, or $100 per session. \nPlease fill out this form expressing interest or send an email to dkatz@tamarapincus.com.\n  \nAbout your facilitator \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW (they/them) is a queer-identified\, trauma-informed\, and person-centered therapist who works with clients of various identities\, kinks\, and relationship styles to help build skills to support curious self-reflection and empowerment. They specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community\, but all are welcome who are navigating issues of sex and relationships\, life transitions\, gender expansion\, intersecting identities\, trauma\, substance use\, fat stigma\, depression\, and anxiety. In addition to being a therapist and connecting with other humans\, they enjoy being with nature\, food\, pets\, and creating sounds. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/lit-support-group3/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Debo Katz,LGBTQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debo Katz":MAILTO:dkatz@tamarapincus.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260120T162118Z
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SUMMARY:Loving in Transition Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The political and social climate in the United States is growing ever more hostile to transgender\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming people. If you have a family member\, romantic partner\, or friend who is in or has gone through gender transition\, it can be difficult knowing how to support your loved one and yourself. \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW\, (they/them)\, therapist at The Pincus Center\, has created an online support group for those with loved ones currently in the process of gender transition or who have already transitioned. Gain community throughout your struggles\, celebrate wins together\, and get professional guidance through tough times. \nAlthough the group will be virtual\, participants must reside in Virginia\, DC\, or Maryland. The start date is February 3 2026 and it will run every Tuesday for eight weeks. Attendance for all eight sessions is not mandatory. Sliding scale tiers are available for $50\, $75\, or $100 per session. \nPlease fill out this form expressing interest or send an email to dkatz@tamarapincus.com.\n  \nAbout your facilitator \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW (they/them) is a queer-identified\, trauma-informed\, and person-centered therapist who works with clients of various identities\, kinks\, and relationship styles to help build skills to support curious self-reflection and empowerment. They specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community\, but all are welcome who are navigating issues of sex and relationships\, life transitions\, gender expansion\, intersecting identities\, trauma\, substance use\, fat stigma\, depression\, and anxiety. In addition to being a therapist and connecting with other humans\, they enjoy being with nature\, food\, pets\, and creating sounds. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/lit-support-group4/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Debo Katz,LGBTQ
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepincuscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LIT-Support-Group-FB-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Debo Katz":MAILTO:dkatz@tamarapincus.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260120T162204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162204Z
UID:4721-1772564400-1772569800@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Loving in Transition Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The political and social climate in the United States is growing ever more hostile to transgender\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming people. If you have a family member\, romantic partner\, or friend who is in or has gone through gender transition\, it can be difficult knowing how to support your loved one and yourself. \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW\, (they/them)\, therapist at The Pincus Center\, has created an online support group for those with loved ones currently in the process of gender transition or who have already transitioned. Gain community throughout your struggles\, celebrate wins together\, and get professional guidance through tough times. \nAlthough the group will be virtual\, participants must reside in Virginia\, DC\, or Maryland. The start date is February 3 2026 and it will run every Tuesday for eight weeks. Attendance for all eight sessions is not mandatory. Sliding scale tiers are available for $50\, $75\, or $100 per session. \nPlease fill out this form expressing interest or send an email to dkatz@tamarapincus.com.\n  \nAbout your facilitator \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW (they/them) is a queer-identified\, trauma-informed\, and person-centered therapist who works with clients of various identities\, kinks\, and relationship styles to help build skills to support curious self-reflection and empowerment. They specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community\, but all are welcome who are navigating issues of sex and relationships\, life transitions\, gender expansion\, intersecting identities\, trauma\, substance use\, fat stigma\, depression\, and anxiety. In addition to being a therapist and connecting with other humans\, they enjoy being with nature\, food\, pets\, and creating sounds. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/lit-support-group5/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Debo Katz,LGBTQ
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepincuscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LIT-Support-Group-FB-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Debo Katz":MAILTO:dkatz@tamarapincus.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260225T212745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T212922Z
UID:4814-1772737200-1772740800@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:"Saying Yes: My Adventures in Polyamory" with Natalie Davis
DESCRIPTION:Join us as local author Natalie Davis discusses her new book\, Saying Yes: My Adventures in Polyamory. Davis will be in discussion with author\, licensed clinical social worker\, and AASECT-certified sex therapist\, Tamara Pincus\, LICSW (It’s Called Polyamory). Signings will take place after the discussion. \n“Twenty years of marriage. One life-altering question. Natalie Davis’s brave and candid memoir chronicles the transformation of her traditional monogamous marriage into a vibrant polyamorous lifestyle.” \n\n\nNatalie Davis is the editor of the online publication Polyamory Today. Her work has appeared in several publications\, and her views on polyamory have been published in The Washington Post. She presents workshops on communication and non-monogamy. She lives in the Washington\, DC area with her partner and metamour. \nTamara Pincus\, LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT-certified sex therapist who runs a private practice in the Washington\, DC\, area. She specializes in working with kinky\, polyamorous and LGBTQ clients\, and she has been active in alternative sexuality communities since 1998. She has spoken around the country on issues related to ethics in sex therapy\, consent culture\, polyamory and BDSM.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/saying-yes-my-adventures-in-polyamory-with-natalie-davis/
LOCATION:One More Page Books\, 2200 North Westmoreland Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Nonmonogamy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tamara Pincus":MAILTO:tpincus@tamarapincus.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260120T162331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162331Z
UID:4723-1773169200-1773174600@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Loving in Transition Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The political and social climate in the United States is growing ever more hostile to transgender\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming people. If you have a family member\, romantic partner\, or friend who is in or has gone through gender transition\, it can be difficult knowing how to support your loved one and yourself. \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW\, (they/them)\, therapist at The Pincus Center\, has created an online support group for those with loved ones currently in the process of gender transition or who have already transitioned. Gain community throughout your struggles\, celebrate wins together\, and get professional guidance through tough times. \nAlthough the group will be virtual\, participants must reside in Virginia\, DC\, or Maryland. The start date is February 3 2026 and it will run every Tuesday for eight weeks. Attendance for all eight sessions is not mandatory. Sliding scale tiers are available for $50\, $75\, or $100 per session. \nPlease fill out this form expressing interest or send an email to dkatz@tamarapincus.com.\n  \nAbout your facilitator \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW (they/them) is a queer-identified\, trauma-informed\, and person-centered therapist who works with clients of various identities\, kinks\, and relationship styles to help build skills to support curious self-reflection and empowerment. They specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community\, but all are welcome who are navigating issues of sex and relationships\, life transitions\, gender expansion\, intersecting identities\, trauma\, substance use\, fat stigma\, depression\, and anxiety. In addition to being a therapist and connecting with other humans\, they enjoy being with nature\, food\, pets\, and creating sounds. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/lit-support-group6/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Debo Katz,LGBTQ
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepincuscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LIT-Support-Group-FB-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Debo Katz":MAILTO:dkatz@tamarapincus.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260127T204812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T204812Z
UID:4759-1773259200-1773264600@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Support Group for Mono/Poly Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Monthly coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and the other wants nonmonogamy\, led by an expert coach. \n\n\nThis group is designed to offer support for people who are in mixed dynamic relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship\, and another partner wants an open or multiple partner relationship. Meetings are online and last from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on the group energy. \nThe current meeting time is the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm Pacific\, 8pm Eastern time\, beginning February 11. Please contact Dr. Eli at drelisheff@gmail.com with any questions. Sliding scale is available; please contact us at events@tamarapincus.com to discuss it. \nPlease sign up on our Eventbrite page to reserve your spot!\nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/monthly-support-group-for-mono-poly-relationships-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thepincuscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mono-Poly-Group-Eventbrite-Banner-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260120T162610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162610Z
UID:4725-1773774000-1773779400@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Loving in Transition Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The political and social climate in the United States is growing ever more hostile to transgender\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming people. If you have a family member\, romantic partner\, or friend who is in or has gone through gender transition\, it can be difficult knowing how to support your loved one and yourself. \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW\, (they/them)\, therapist at The Pincus Center\, has created an online support group for those with loved ones currently in the process of gender transition or who have already transitioned. Gain community throughout your struggles\, celebrate wins together\, and get professional guidance through tough times. \nAlthough the group will be virtual\, participants must reside in Virginia\, DC\, or Maryland. The start date is February 3 2026 and it will run every Tuesday for eight weeks. Attendance for all eight sessions is not mandatory. Sliding scale tiers are available for $50\, $75\, or $100 per session. \nPlease fill out this form expressing interest or send an email to dkatz@tamarapincus.com.\n  \nAbout your facilitator \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW (they/them) is a queer-identified\, trauma-informed\, and person-centered therapist who works with clients of various identities\, kinks\, and relationship styles to help build skills to support curious self-reflection and empowerment. They specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community\, but all are welcome who are navigating issues of sex and relationships\, life transitions\, gender expansion\, intersecting identities\, trauma\, substance use\, fat stigma\, depression\, and anxiety. In addition to being a therapist and connecting with other humans\, they enjoy being with nature\, food\, pets\, and creating sounds. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/lit-support-group7/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Debo Katz,LGBTQ
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepincuscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LIT-Support-Group-FB-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Debo Katz":MAILTO:dkatz@tamarapincus.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260120T163314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T163314Z
UID:4727-1774378800-1774384200@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Loving in Transition Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The political and social climate in the United States is growing ever more hostile to transgender\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming people. If you have a family member\, romantic partner\, or friend who is in or has gone through gender transition\, it can be difficult knowing how to support your loved one and yourself. \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW\, (they/them)\, therapist at The Pincus Center\, has created an online support group for those with loved ones currently in the process of gender transition or who have already transitioned. Gain community throughout your struggles\, celebrate wins together\, and get professional guidance through tough times. \nAlthough the group will be virtual\, participants must reside in Virginia\, DC\, or Maryland. The start date is February 3 2026 and it will run every Tuesday for eight weeks. Attendance for all eight sessions is not mandatory. Sliding scale tiers are available for $50\, $75\, or $100 per session. \nPlease fill out this form expressing interest or send an email to dkatz@tamarapincus.com.\n  \nAbout your facilitator \nDebo Katz\, LGSW\, LMSW (they/them) is a queer-identified\, trauma-informed\, and person-centered therapist who works with clients of various identities\, kinks\, and relationship styles to help build skills to support curious self-reflection and empowerment. They specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community\, but all are welcome who are navigating issues of sex and relationships\, life transitions\, gender expansion\, intersecting identities\, trauma\, substance use\, fat stigma\, depression\, and anxiety. In addition to being a therapist and connecting with other humans\, they enjoy being with nature\, food\, pets\, and creating sounds. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/lit-support-group8/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Debo Katz,LGBTQ
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepincuscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LIT-Support-Group-FB-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Debo Katz":MAILTO:dkatz@tamarapincus.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260311T163849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T163959Z
UID:4860-1774458000-1774692000@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Annual NASW VA/DC Conference
DESCRIPTION:Find our table at the Annual Conference hosted by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Virginia and Metro DC Chapters! We will be giving out stickers\, snacks\, pride flags\, and information on our support groups. Speak with members of our staff about services and availability for therapy\, coaching\, and education. \n  \nTamara Pincus\, LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker\, AASECT-certified sex therapist\, and the Clinical Director and Owner of The Pincus Center. She specializes in working with kinky\, polyamorous and LGBTQ clients\, and she has been active in alternative sexuality communities since 1998. She has spoken around the country on issues related to ethics in sex therapy\, consent culture\, polyamory and BDSM. \nSara Burleson\, LMSW is one of our amazing therapists at The Pincus Center. Sara offers therapy online to people in Washington\, DC and Virginia. She works with adult individuals and welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community. Sara sees folks who are navigating fat liberation\, ethical non-monogamy\, sexuality\, gender expansion\, issues of trauma and PTSD\, domestic violence\, and more.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/annual-nasw-va-dc-conference/
LOCATION:Newport News Marriott at City Center\, 740 Town Center Dr\, Newport News\, 23606\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thepincuscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Conference.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tamara Pincus":MAILTO:tpincus@tamarapincus.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260127T204945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T204945Z
UID:4761-1775678400-1775683800@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Support Group for Mono/Poly Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Monthly coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and the other wants nonmonogamy\, led by an expert coach. \n\n\nThis group is designed to offer support for people who are in mixed dynamic relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship\, and another partner wants an open or multiple partner relationship. Meetings are online and last from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on the group energy. \nThe current meeting time is the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm Pacific\, 8pm Eastern time\, beginning February 11. Please contact Dr. Eli at drelisheff@gmail.com with any questions. Sliding scale is available; please contact us at events@tamarapincus.com to discuss it. \nPlease sign up on our Eventbrite page to reserve your spot!\nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/monthly-support-group-for-mono-poly-relationships-3/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thepincuscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mono-Poly-Group-Eventbrite-Banner-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260319T161346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T183549Z
UID:4870-1776427200-1776434400@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:The Elephant in The Room: Addressing Fatness in Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:Gain the skills and knowledge you need to best support clients of size in your therapy practice! \n\n\n\nIt’s time to serve clients of size without perpetuating anti-fat bias. This workshop is for clinicians\, counselors\, educators and others seeking to engage with evidence-based research and lived experience related to weight stigma. Build practical skills to reduce stigma in your professional space. \nSign up on Eventbrite to reserve your spot!\nAfter participating in the workshop\, participants will be able to:\n– Describe socio-cultural factors that impact the lives of people of size\, including systems of oppression\n– Demonstrate ability to use affirming language regarding body size\n– Apply strategies that reduce perceived and enacted weight stigma in therapy environments\n– Identify weight inclusive providers and resources \n\n\nWe welcome professionals who are new to fat liberation and want to enact non-oppressive therapeutic practices by continuing their education around fatness\, fat liberation and body affirmation. While this workshop centers the experience and voices of people of size\, everyone is welcome to attend. \nThis class offers 2 AASECT-approved CEUs. Please select the CEU option at registration if you wish to receive the certificate. You MUST attend the live session and confirm your attendance in the session to complete the requirements. Workshops offered by non-AASECT affiliated educators have been supervised and reviewed by an AASECT-certified supervisor. \nAASECT Core Knowledge Areas\nA. Ethics and Ethical behavior\nC. Socio-cultural factors (e.g. ethnicity\, culture\, religion\, spirituality\, socio-economic status\, family values) in relation to sexual values and behaviors \nThis class is virtual and will be recorded\, with the link to the recording provided to all registrants. Sliding scale tiers are available\, and you may also inquire about sliding scale accommodations at contact@tamarapincus.com. And sign up for our mailing list for workshop announcements\, and free sexual and mental wellness resources! \nAbout your facilitator: \nJenna Weintraub\, CYT is a sexuality educator with more than 20 years of experience teaching and training. Jenna facilitates professional development workshops and education sessions on various sexuality and sexual health topics\, focusing on program delivery for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities\, teens\, people of size\, and people raising children. As a member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health and a certified Be Body Positive Program facilitator\, she supports people in examining diet culture and reclaiming their bodies through education and yoga. Jenna is a member of AASECT and a graduate of The Sexual Health Certificate Program at The University of Michigan. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/the-elephant-in-the-room-addressing-fatness-in-your-therapy-practice/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepincuscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/eventbrite-banner-fat-therapy-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260127T205133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T205133Z
UID:4763-1778702400-1778707800@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Support Group for Mono/Poly Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Monthly coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and the other wants nonmonogamy\, led by an expert coach. \n\n\nThis group is designed to offer support for people who are in mixed dynamic relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship\, and another partner wants an open or multiple partner relationship. Meetings are online and last from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on the group energy. \nThe current meeting time is the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm Pacific\, 8pm Eastern time\, beginning February 11. Please contact Dr. Eli at drelisheff@gmail.com with any questions. Sliding scale is available; please contact us at events@tamarapincus.com to discuss it. \nPlease sign up on our Eventbrite page to reserve your spot!\nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/monthly-support-group-for-mono-poly-relationships-4/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thepincuscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mono-Poly-Group-Eventbrite-Banner-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260405T222106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T135417Z
UID:4910-1779908400-1779913800@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Should I Seek an Autism Diagnosis?
DESCRIPTION:Am I Autistic?\n\nYou’ve been doing some research and find you share many characteristics with Autistic people. You’ve read some Autistic peoples stories and resonated with the experiences you found there. You tend to hang out or get along best with Autistic or otherwise neurodivergent people. Maybe someone even asked or assumed you are Autistic. \nIf you’re an adult who identifies with Autistic traits\, characteristics\, social patterns\, and lived experiences\, you may have considered self-identifying as Autistic or being assessed for an official Autism diagnosis. There are many considerations that go into deciding to formally or informally identifying as an Autistic adult. In this presentation we will use the Medical and Social Models of disability to explore a variety of factors that may influence your choice.\n \nRegister on Eventbrite!\nParticipants will: \n\nDifferentiate characteristics of the Medical Model of Disability & Social Model of Disability\nIdentify potential risks and benefits of seeking a formal diagnosis of Autism through the medical model\nDetermine opportunities for continued identity growth through self-diagnosis\n\nThis presentation is for Autistic or possibly-Autistic adults and their supporters (including family members\, friends\, partners\, and professionals) who want to know more about why someone may or may not seek an Autism diagnosis. \nThis class is virtual and will be recorded\, with the link to the recording provided to all registrants. Sliding scale tiers are available\, and you may also inquire about sliding scale accommodations at contact@tamarapincus.com. Don’t forget to check out our other classes on neurodiversity and make sure to join our mailing list for workshop announcements and free sexual and mental wellness resources! \nReese Hebrank\, LCSW-C (he/him) is a queer\, polyamorous\, transgender clinician with The Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education. He received his MSW from the University of Southern California and previously worked in public mental health care\, as well as doing mobile crisis and emergency care. He specializes in trauma recovery\, gender identity\, neurodiversity\, and– as a person with disabilities and the parent of a child with disabilities– the experience of ableism. \nThe Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer\, transgender/nonbinary\, kinky\, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality)\, body positivity and fat liberation\, and racial justice. \n 
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/should-i-seek-an-autism-diagnosis-exploring-diagnosis-and-identity-through-models-of-disability/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepincuscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Should-I-Seek-an-Autism-Diagnosis-Exploring-Diagnosis-and-Identity-Through-Models-of-Disability.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260127T205235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T205235Z
UID:4765-1781121600-1781127000@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Support Group for Mono/Poly Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Monthly coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and the other wants nonmonogamy\, led by an expert coach. \n\n\nThis group is designed to offer support for people who are in mixed dynamic relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship\, and another partner wants an open or multiple partner relationship. Meetings are online and last from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on the group energy. \nThe current meeting time is the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm Pacific\, 8pm Eastern time\, beginning February 11. Please contact Dr. Eli at drelisheff@gmail.com with any questions. Sliding scale is available; please contact us at events@tamarapincus.com to discuss it. \nPlease sign up on our Eventbrite page to reserve your spot!\nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/monthly-support-group-for-mono-poly-relationships-5/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thepincuscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mono-Poly-Group-Eventbrite-Banner-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
CREATED:20260127T205348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T205348Z
UID:4767-1783540800-1783546200@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Support Group for Mono/Poly Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Monthly coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and the other wants nonmonogamy\, led by an expert coach. \n\n\nThis group is designed to offer support for people who are in mixed dynamic relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship\, and another partner wants an open or multiple partner relationship. Meetings are online and last from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on the group energy. \nThe current meeting time is the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm Pacific\, 8pm Eastern time\, beginning February 11. Please contact Dr. Eli at drelisheff@gmail.com with any questions. Sliding scale is available; please contact us at events@tamarapincus.com to discuss it. \nPlease sign up on our Eventbrite page to reserve your spot!\nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/monthly-support-group-for-mono-poly-relationships-6/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
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UID:4769-1786564800-1786570200@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Support Group for Mono/Poly Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Monthly coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and the other wants nonmonogamy\, led by an expert coach. \n\n\nThis group is designed to offer support for people who are in mixed dynamic relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship\, and another partner wants an open or multiple partner relationship. Meetings are online and last from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on the group energy. \nThe current meeting time is the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm Pacific\, 8pm Eastern time\, beginning February 11. Please contact Dr. Eli at drelisheff@gmail.com with any questions. Sliding scale is available; please contact us at events@tamarapincus.com to discuss it. \nPlease sign up on our Eventbrite page to reserve your spot!\nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/monthly-support-group-for-mono-poly-relationships-7/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T213000
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UID:4771-1788984000-1788989400@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Support Group for Mono/Poly Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Monthly coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and the other wants nonmonogamy\, led by an expert coach. \n\n\nThis group is designed to offer support for people who are in mixed dynamic relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship\, and another partner wants an open or multiple partner relationship. Meetings are online and last from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on the group energy. \nThe current meeting time is the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm Pacific\, 8pm Eastern time\, beginning February 11. Please contact Dr. Eli at drelisheff@gmail.com with any questions. Sliding scale is available; please contact us at events@tamarapincus.com to discuss it. \nPlease sign up on our Eventbrite page to reserve your spot!\nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/monthly-support-group-for-mono-poly-relationships-8/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T205606Z
UID:4773-1792008000-1792013400@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Support Group for Mono/Poly Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Monthly coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and the other wants nonmonogamy\, led by an expert coach. \n\n\nThis group is designed to offer support for people who are in mixed dynamic relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship\, and another partner wants an open or multiple partner relationship. Meetings are online and last from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on the group energy. \nThe current meeting time is the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm Pacific\, 8pm Eastern time\, beginning February 11. Please contact Dr. Eli at drelisheff@gmail.com with any questions. Sliding scale is available; please contact us at events@tamarapincus.com to discuss it. \nPlease sign up on our Eventbrite page to reserve your spot!\nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/monthly-support-group-for-mono-poly-relationships-9/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T213000
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UID:4775-1794427200-1794432600@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Support Group for Mono/Poly Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Monthly coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and the other wants nonmonogamy\, led by an expert coach. \n\n\nThis group is designed to offer support for people who are in mixed dynamic relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship\, and another partner wants an open or multiple partner relationship. Meetings are online and last from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on the group energy. \nThe current meeting time is the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm Pacific\, 8pm Eastern time\, beginning February 11. Please contact Dr. Eli at drelisheff@gmail.com with any questions. Sliding scale is available; please contact us at events@tamarapincus.com to discuss it. \nPlease sign up on our Eventbrite page to reserve your spot!\nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/monthly-support-group-for-mono-poly-relationships-10/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T135838
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T205724Z
UID:4777-1796846400-1796851800@thepincuscenter.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Support Group for Mono/Poly Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Monthly coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and the other wants nonmonogamy\, led by an expert coach. \n\n\nThis group is designed to offer support for people who are in mixed dynamic relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship\, and another partner wants an open or multiple partner relationship. Meetings are online and last from 1.5 to 2 hours\, depending on the group energy. \nThe current meeting time is the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm Pacific\, 8pm Eastern time\, beginning February 11. Please contact Dr. Eli at drelisheff@gmail.com with any questions. Sliding scale is available; please contact us at events@tamarapincus.com to discuss it. \nPlease sign up on our Eventbrite page to reserve your spot!\nAbout your facilitator \nDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books\, 30+ peer-reviewed publications\, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today\, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear\, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if\, when\, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
URL:https://thepincuscenter.com/event/monthly-support-group-for-mono-poly-relationships-11/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Eli Sheff,Nonmonogamy
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