Webinars and Mentorship

October 10, 2025, 6-8 PM ET, Live Virtual Webinar

Erotic Thrivance: Pleasure, Growth, Prosperity

Decolonial eroticologist will share counter hegemonic narratives, tools and concepts to support healing journeys towards erotic wellbeing and prosperity. We have the right to information and sexual knowledge(s) that supports healing, emancipation and liberation. There are non-western perspectives that can support post-traumatic growth for erotically colonized folks while disrupting trauma responses, suspending damage, and celebrating resilience and erotic survivance. For privacy, this event will not be recorded. Presented by: Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke Carnagie, PhD, MSW, MEd,CSE, CST, (Dr.;they/them, zie/zir) AASECT Categories: CKA: (M) Pleasure enhancement skills & (c) Socio-cultural, familial factors in relation to sexual values and behaviors Learning Objectives: 1. By the end of the webinar, participations will be able to define erotic thrivance. 2. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to identify at least one non-western concept or practice that supports erotic wellbeing. This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists AASECT and is approved for 2 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information contact [email protected]

$111.11 USD

With Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke Carnagie, PhD, MSW, MEd,CSE, CST, (Dr.;they/them, zie/zir)

Jamerican Sexosopher, Anti-colonial Sexuality Educator, Decolonial Eroticologist, Clinical Sexologist

Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke Carnagie, PhD, MSW, MEd,CSE, CST, (Dr.;they/them, zie/zir) is an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, as well as a loveologist, cultural and clinical sexologist, Africa-centered social worker, anti-racist sexuality educator, decolonial eroticologist, decolonizing autoethnographer, and consultant. Dr. Hepworth Clarke is the first Jamerican (Jamaican-American) to earn three degrees in Sexuality Studies from accredited universities in the United States: a Bachelor of Arts from NYU in Sexuality, Culture, and Oppression (2007); a Master of Education in Human Sexuality (2012); and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Sexuality (2015) from the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University.
Dr. Hepworth Clarke is currently an adjunct professor at Columbia University School of Social Work. They are a graduate of the National Academy for African-Centered Social Work, the International School of Transnational Decolonial Black Feminism in Brazil, and the Decolonizing Knowledge and Power Summer School in Barcelona, Catalonia.

They co-founded the anti-racist decolonial sexuality studies program at Goddard College and co-created the Decolonial Sexual Attitude Restructuring/Reassessment (D-SAR), a sexuality training program that helps participants examine the impact of settler-colonialism, white supremacy, capitalism, and cisheteropatriarchy on sex, gender, and relational dynamics.

As the director of The Pluriversity LLC, Dr. Hepworth Clarke offers decolonial guidance services, love education, consulting, and counseling with a commitment to increasing sexual multiepistemic literacy, erotic sovereignty, and sensual justice. Their work centers communities of the African diaspora, along with kinky, non-monogamous, queer, gender-expansive, and erotically marginalized populations.

Dr. Hepworth Clarke’s approach integrates anti-erotophobic, anti-oppressive, and healing-centered approaches to support individuals and communities through transformative processes related to intimacy, eroticism, gender, sexuality, pleasure, and relationships.

More information can be found at zelaika.com

Supervision and Mentorship in Human Sexuality

Individual Sexuality Supervision for AASECT Educators, Counselors, Therapists

Guided by Serina Payan Hazelwood, AASECT Supervisor-in-Training Are you a sexuality educator, counselor, or therapist seeking culturally responsible, decolonial support on your path to AASECT certification? This 60-minute coaching and supervision session offers a personalized space to deepen your practice, refine your skills, and align your work with your values. What to Expect: 🌀 Personalized Guidance: Explore your cases, questions, and challenges in a confidential, supportive environment. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and professional journey. 🌱 Culturally Responsible Frameworks: Learn to integrate decolonial and Indigenous Knowledge systems into your practice, moving beyond performative inclusion to meaningful, responsible education. 🔍 Ethical & Professional Development: Gain clarity on AASECT’s ethical standards and receive actionable feedback on complex cases, boundary issues, and ethical dilemmas. 🌺 Trauma-Informed Support: Engage with trauma-informed approaches, somatic practices, and reflective exercises that honor the body’s wisdom and resilience. 📚 AASECT Certification Preparation: Receive strategic support to navigate AASECT’s requirements, from documentation to skill assessment, ensuring your path to certification is smooth and informed. Who Is This For? Aspiring AASECT-certified educators, counselors, and therapists. Current professionals seeking to expand their practice with decolonial and culturally responsible methodologies. Those committed to relational accountability, spirit protection, and the reclamation of ancestral knowledge. This offering is for one 60-minute Individual Supervision for those seeking AASECT supervision hours. This is for Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. Supervision pricing is on a sliding-scale model, starting at $75 up to $200. Serina's Supervisor is Dr. Bianca I. Laureano

$75.00 USD

Individual Sexuality Mentorship

🌿 60-Minute Individual Mentorship Session 🌿Guided by Serina Payan Hazelwood, MAIS, CSE Step into a space where your journey of self-discovery, sexuality, and healing is honored through the wisdom of the Nahui Ollin. This 60-minute individual mentorship session offers a culturally responsible, decolonial approach to exploring your identity, desires, and relational practices. Rooted in the Nahui Ollin framework—Tezcatlipoca (Self-Reflection), Quetzalcoatl (Ancestral Knowledge), Huitzilopochtli (Empowered Action), and Xipe Totec (Transformation)—each session invites you to reclaim your truths and reimagine your path forward. What to Expect: 🪞 Tezcatlipoca – Self-Reflection: Begin with open, compassionate conversations that allow you to share your experiences without judgment. Explore your desires, boundaries, and beliefs through reflective prompts and guided self-inquiry. 🌿 Quetzalcoatl – Honoring Ancestral Knowledge: Receive culturally rooted practices and teachings that connect you to your ancestral wisdom. Learn to navigate sexuality and identity in ways that honor your lineage and lived experience. 🔥 Huitzilopochtli – Empowered Action: Move from reflection to action with personalized strategies and somatic practices that align with your values. Discover how to embody your power with authenticity and courage. 🌸 Xipe Totec – Transformation: Embrace the cycles of growth and renewal with tools for ongoing self-discovery. Explore breathwork, movement, and ritual to support your transformation journey. Key Benefits: 🌱 Culturally Responsible Guidance: Center Indigenous Knowledge and decolonial approaches to reimagine your relationship with sexuality and identity. 🌿 Somatic and Ritual Practices: Engage in breathwork, mindful movement, and rituals that connect you with your body’s wisdom and ancestral roots. 🌀 Relational Accountability: Learn to build relationships rooted in reciprocity, respect, and accountability, moving beyond individualism to a more connected way of being. Who Is This For? Individuals seeking to reclaim their sexuality, identity, and power through decolonial and culturally responsible practices. Educators, community leaders, and healers looking to integrate Indigenous frameworks into their work. Those committed to embracing cyclical growth, ancestral wisdom, and transformative action. This is a 60-minute session. Sliding scale begins at $45 up to $200