Discover the Fundamentals of Kink: A Workshop on Healthy Sexuality, Boundaries, and Empowerment
Join us for an engaging and transformative 2-hour, in-person educational workshop led by Dr. Robert Lamoureux, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, CST, NCC—a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist.
Whether you’re new to kink or exploring deeper dynamics in your relationships, this workshop is designed to provide a safe, affirming space to learn, grow, and connect. With decades of experience, Rob is renowned for his empathetic and practical approach, offering a unique blend of expert guidance, interactive activities, and open discussion.
What You’ll Gain:
- Kink 101: Learn the essentials of kink and its connection to healthy sexuality.
- Communication Tools: Develop skills to foster open, honest conversations in non-traditional relationships.
- Relationship Dynamics: Understand power dynamics and how to build trust and mutual respect.
- Boundaries Made Easy: Explore techniques for setting and maintaining boundaries with confidence.
- Parenting Conversations: Tackle stigma and learn how to approach discussions about boundaries with family.
- Psychoeducation and Support: Gain deeper insight into your own needs and desires while addressing misconceptions about kink.
This workshop is perfect for individuals and couples of all backgrounds, orientations, and experience levels who are curious about kink or looking to enhance their communication and connection.
Why Attend?
Rob’s engaging and interactive teaching style ensures you’ll leave with practical tools and valuable insights that can be applied immediately in your relationships and daily life. By fostering a space of openness and understanding, this workshop helps participants embrace their unique identities and navigate stigma with confidence.
What to Expect?
Arrive at 10:30 AM and enjoy light breakfast and refreshments as you settle in. Take this time to connect with others and prepare for an enriching experience.
Workshop Introduction:
At 11:00 AM, we’ll dive into the workshop, creating a space for learning, growth, and support. You’ll gain key insights into navigating kink, communication, boundaries, and consent in relationships.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
Communication Foundations:
We’ll start by defining essential concepts around kink and relationships, ensuring you have a shared language to enhance understanding and deepen communication.
Building Trust & Safety:
Learn actionable strategies to establish safety, openness, and trust in your relationship, creating a space where both partners feel heard and respected.
Practical Tools for Connection:
Gain hands-on tools for improving emotional intimacy, setting boundaries, and reigniting passion—making your connection stronger and more fulfilling.
Q&A and Additional Support:
After the main session, we’ll have a 20-minute open Q&A, where the instructor will stay behind to address any questions or concerns that weren’t covered during the workshop.
Don’t miss this transformative experience!
Learn more by visiting: https://alignedself.co/fundamentals-of-bdsm-kink/
Robert Lamoureux, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, CST, NCC
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Certified Sex Therapist | Workshop Presenter
With over two decades of experience, Dr. Robert Lamoureux is a compassionate and skilled sex therapist specializing in Kink and helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of their relationships.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Sex Therapist (CST), Rob brings a wealth of expertise to his work with kink and alternative relationships, polyamory, non-monogamy, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Rob’s approach is deeply rooted in empathy and collaboration. He provides a non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported as they explore sensitive topics like sexuality, infidelity, and communication challenges. Using a combination of systemic therapy, mindfulness, and experiential techniques, Rob empowers clients to take small, meaningful steps toward clarity and growth.
As the presenter for this workshop, Rob brings his expertise and dynamic storytelling to provide a safe, affirming environment for learning and growth. His goal is to guide participants toward building healthier, more balanced, and joyful lives while embracing their unique identities and relationships.
Credentials & Education:
- Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology, Modern Sex Therapy Institutes
- MMFT in Marriage and Family Therapy, Trevecca Nazarene University
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Specialties:
- Kink & Alternative Relationships
- Polyamory, Open, and Non-monogamous Relationships
- Communication Skills & Relationship Issues
- Sexuality & Infidelity Recovery
- Interfaith/Intercultural Relationships
Published Author:
- Communication That Works: Changing the Rules of How to Listen, Understand, and Be Heard in Relationships
- Communication That Works, Vol. 2: A Parenting Handbook
Nirmala Bijraj (she/her/hers), LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Aligned Self
Nirmala Bijraj is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Florida with over a decade of experience working in hospitals, non-profits, and private practice. She credits her rich life experiences—having navigated, connected, and built relationships with diverse individuals—as the foundation of her ability to relate deeply with her clients.
Nirmala’s therapeutic approach is eclectic, tailoring techniques and modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. She specializes in helping adults improve communication in their daily lives, with a particular focus on polyamory, open, and non-monogamous relationships. Her work emphasizes creating an authentic human connection where clients feel safe, seen, soothed, and secure.
Using a relational-cultural, anti-oppressive lens, Nirmala helps clients tap into their inner resilience, practice radical acceptance, and mobilize change to create the life they envision. Her mission is to help clients feel at one with their bodies, reclaim control over their thoughts, and empower them to write their own stories. Together, she works with clients to build a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, understanding, and mutual respect.