Sexuality Education at The Elsewheres
Exploring Sexuality Beyond Colonial Narratives
Sexuality Education at The Elsewheres is a space to reclaim and reimagine our relationships with our bodies, pleasure, and each other—free from the constraints of colonial, capitalist, and supremacist systems. Grounded in Indigenous Knowledge systems, decolonial, and anti-colonial practices, this space invites you to explore sexuality through a lens that honors cultural integrity, self-determination, and collective liberation.
Under the AASECT Organizational I umbrella, we offer a diverse range of educators who bring their own culturally rooted ways of knowing. Together, we create learning environments that are not only inclusive but also transformative—centering the voices and experiences of Black, Indigenous, and historically resilient communities who have been marginalized.Â
Who is Sexuality Education for?
Sexuality Education is for anyone committed to exploring sexuality as a pathway to healing, self-determination, and liberation:
- Individuals seeking to understand their own sexuality through a decolonial and culturally responsible lens.
- Aspiring Sexuality Professionals pursuing AASECT certification or mentorship with a focus on justice-centered practices.
Community Leaders looking to integrate decolonial sexuality education into their work. - Allies committed to dismantling colonial narratives around bodies, pleasure, and consent.
You do not need to aspire to be a sexuality professional to find value here. Whether you want to reclaim your relationship with your body, learn about consent and pleasure, or deepen your understanding of sexuality as a site of resistance, you are welcome.
Upcoming Webinar - 11/18/25 12:00-1:30 PM ET
Supporting Nonbinary and Genderqueer Parents: Live Webinar, November 18, 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET
As parents, guardians, and caretakers of all genders have always existed, the fields of health and mental health care continue to struggle to adapt and provide the non-binaried systems of support these families need. As nonbinary parents and parents who are gender expansive become more visible in the media, they challenge conventional ideas of parenting styles, family dynamics, and support structures. This discussion will address nonbinary erasure, paralleling bi-erasure, which excludes the experiences of those who do not identify within the gender binary. We will explore how such erasure impacts people’s access to pregnancy-related care, medical services, mental health support, and community networks. Drs. Hepworth Clarke and Thomas will share their experiences navigating the Medical Industrial Complex (Mingus, Page, Berne), highlighting the ways their nonbinary identities were challenged during care. This session is designed for clinicians, social workers, and other direct service providers who want to expand their understanding of parenting and identity beyond the binary. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to define at least three key terms related to nonbinary and other expansive gender identities. (CKA C) By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to apply those terms appropriately within their professional or clinical practice. (CKA C, E) By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to identify two common clinical biases about nonbinary and gender-expansive parents and articulate one alternative framework for each. (CKA E) Presenters: Drs. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke, PhD, MSW, MEd, CSE, CST and Shanéa Thomas, EdD, LICSW, CSE Synchronous Webinar: November 18th: 12:00-1:30pm EST AASECT Core Knowledge Areas (CKA): C – Gender identity and expression; E – Socio-cultural, familial, political factors in sexual values and behavior. This 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.
$77.77 USD
Certified Sexuality Educator
Serina Payan Hazelwood, a certified AASECT Sexuality Educator, is dedicated to providing comprehensive, culturally responsible, and decolonial sexuality education.
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AASECT Approved CE ProviderÂ
Our CE programs provide professional development aligned with decolonial and anti-colonial values, offering AASECT-approved CE credits for educators, counselors, and therapists.
Supervisor in Training (SIT)
Expected to complete certification by June 2025, Serina's approach to supervision emphasizes decolonial and justice-centered practices.
Decolonial and Anti-Colonial Practices
- Dismantling Colonial Narratives: We challenge the colonial myths surrounding bodies and pleasure that have been used to control and suppress marginalized communities.
- Reclaiming Pleasure: Understanding pleasure as a site of resistance and liberation rather than shame or control.
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Guided by the Nahui Ollin: Our teachings are informed by the cyclical wisdom of the Nahui Ollin, focusing on self-reflection, ancestral knowledge, action, and transformation.
- Ancestral Knowledges: Honoring the teachings of the land, body, and spirit to restore relationships severed by colonialism.
Intersectional and Inclusive
- Centering Historically Resilient Communities: Elevating the experiences of Black, Indigenous, Brown, and Queer communities.
- Beyond Binary: Embracing Two-Spirit, non-binary, and queer identities and exploring gender beyond colonial binaries.
Somatic and Trauma-Informed Practices
- Healing-Centered Engagement: Using breathwork, movement, and somatic techniques to address sexual trauma with care and respect.
- Culturally Responsible Healing: Integrating plant medicine and ritual as pathways to reclaiming bodily sovereignty.
For Individuals
Reclaim pleasure as a pathway to self-determination and healing.
Learn about consent, body sovereignty, and the sacredness of sexuality.
For Aspiring Sexuality Professionals
Develop decolonial and culturally responsible curriculum for sexuality education.
Gain mentorship and guidance for AASECT certification rooted in justice-centered practices.
For Community Leaders
Integrate pleasure activism and decolonial approaches into workshops and community care practices.
Address sexuality as a site of collective healing and resistance.
Continuing Education for Sexuality Professionals
If you are a sexuality professional seeking to earn Continuing Education (CE) hours for AASECT certification, we offer:
- Accredited Courses: Meeting AASECT’s Core Knowledge Areas and Skills Training requirements, grounded in decolonial and liberatory frameworks.
- Supervision and Mentorship: For those pursuing certification, we offer mentorship and supervision rooted in justice-centered practices, helping you develop culturally responsible and transformative approaches to sexuality education.
