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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-group5/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Debo Katz,LGBTQ
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
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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-group6/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Debo Katz,LGBTQ
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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
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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-group7/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Debo Katz,LGBTQ
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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-group8/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Classes,Debo Katz,LGBTQ
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tamara Pincus":MAILTO:tpincus@tamarapincus.com
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