Desert CAMFT upcoming events

Overcoming Sexual Shame and Anxiety: A Sex Therapy Toolkit for Connection (Fri, September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Desert–CAMFT

presents

in collaboration with the Central Coast chapter

Overcoming Sexual Shame and Anxiety: A Sex Therapy Toolkit for Connection

with David F. Khalili, LMFT

Friday, September 25, 2026
9:30am-11:30am

Online Via Zoom

(link will be provided in confirmation and reminder emails)

2 CE Credits

Description

This workshop delves into the intricate dynamics of shame and anxiety and their influence on sex therapy practices across diverse genders, with a special focus on working with men, including trans men. By addressing these critical issues, therapists can empower their clients to tackle sexual and relational challenges more effectively. Guided by David F. Khalili, LMFT, from Rouse Relational Wellness and Rouse Academy, and author of The Mental Health Workbook for Men, this session promises engaging discussions, vivid vignettes, and practical tools for addressing sexual shame and anxiety in men. Whether you are an experienced sex therapist or don’t know how to talk about sex with clients, this training offers valuable insights and strategies to enhance your practice.

Education Goals

The program focuses on helping clients reduce anxiety and shame related to sex. Participants will acquire skills in utilizing practical assessment tools and techniques to effectively understand the impact of shame and anxiety on sexual concerns, leading to increased comfort discussing sex in therapy. Participants will also learn techniques to help clients address sexual anxiety and shame, and improve confidence in their sexual selves. This course is designed to appeal to clinicians at all levels of experience.

Learning Objectives

In successfully completing and attending this presentation, participants will be able to:

Identify four key principles of the biopsychosocial approach to sex therapy.
Name four techniques to help clients address sexual anxiety and shame.
State five reasons shame and anxiety impact sexual functioning.
Identify four strategies to empower clients to improve confidence in communicating about sex.

Presenter

David F. Khalili, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified sexologist, and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness, a boutique couples and sex therapy center in San Francisco, and authored Mental Health Workbook for Men and Sex Worriers: A Mindfully Queer Guide for Men’s Anxiety to Sex and Dating. David pulls from many influences in the world of mental health and sexual wellness, as well as cultural and spiritual influences from his heritage from Iran. David aims to help those in the margins feel less lonely and more connected with their communities. Specializing in couples and sex therapy, David draws from his diverse background, which includes peer sex education, work in adult boutiques, and a Master's degree in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University. For more information about David's practice, visit rousetherapy.com.

Cost/Registration

$25 for Desert-CAMFT Members

$15 for Prelicensed Members

$35 for Non-members or Guests

$20 for Non-Chapter Pre-Licensed members

*Registration closes evening before event.*

Questions

Please email Chaundra Prehara, Director of Events at chaundraprehara@yahoo.com.

Law and Ethics Workshop 2026 (Fri, October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Desert–CAMFT

presents

Law and Ethics Workshop

with David Jensen, JD

Friday, October 23, 2026
9:00am-4:00pm

(with a 1 hour lunch break)

In-Person @ RAP Foundation Building - Conference Room 103

(41550 Eclectic St. Palm Desert, CA 92260)

6 CE Credits

Description

Desert CAMFT invites you to join us in person for our 2026 Law and Ethics Workshop. Earn all 6 Law and Ethics CEUs in one day while learning live with popular CAMFT presenter David Jensen, JD, known for making even the complexities of law and ethics engaging, practical, and entertaining.

This six-hour course on law and ethics is designed to expose therapists to a wide- variety of laws and regulations concerning issues arising within their practices and to develop their confidence in addressing such issues. Topics will include, but not be limited to, the clinician’s decision-making process, including suicidality and Tarasoff issues; advertising; psychotherapist-patient privilege issues; the “Golden Rule of Confidentiality”; service of subpoenas; responding to subpoenas; handling of suspected child abuse reports; record keeping trends; and, various business structures for psychotherapy practices.

Educational Goals/Learning Objectives

In successfully completing and attending this presentation, participants will be able to:

Identify three key principles of sound clinical thinking.
Name three different business structures for providing mental health services to consumers.
Describe five situations that will likely affect their practices and what to do about them.

Presenter

David Jenson, JD is is an associate at a San Diego based firm’s litigation and psychology practice sections. He was born in Flint, Michigan and remains an ardent Detroit Tigers fan. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. He also holds a Master’s of Liberal Studies degree from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. Prior to joining CTSC Law, Mr. Jensen worked in-house for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), where he assisted CAMFT’s members in understanding and complying with their legal and ethical requirements. A popular and engaging presenter, Mr. Jensen has given numerous workshops throughout the state on compliance issues for psychotherapists. In addition, to providing workshops for local chapters of CAMFT, he also conducted trainings for nonprofit agencies, government agencies, and universities. He has also assisted psychotherapists in forming professional corporations and nonprofit corporations.

Cost

$95 for Desert CAMFT members

$75 for Pre-Licensed Desert CAMFT members

$145 for Non-Members

$85 for Non-Chapter Pre-Licensed members

*Registration closes Friday, October 9. After October 9, please contact Director of Events to inquire about space availability. Space is limited for this in-person event, and advance registration is strongly encouraged. No requests for cancellation will be honored after October 16. Additionally, a request for cancellation is subject to a $25.00 administration fee.*

Questions

Please email Chaundra Prehara, Director of Events at chaundraprehara@yahoo.com.