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Asexuality and Aromanticism
with Aubri Lancaster
A 6 hour Interactive Zoom Training
6 AASECT CE's provided through Dr Bianca Laureano and ANTE UP!

Sliding Scale: $165-$315

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Over the last 50 years, Asexuality and Aromanticism have gained visibility in communities, academia, and public discourse, with a notable surge in awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research suggests that 1% to 5% of the global population identifies as Asexual—representing over 70 million people worldwide—while data on Aromanticism remains limited but equally significant. As recognition of these orientations grows, so does the need for education and training to create affirming spaces in both professional and community contexts.

 

This training provides an in-depth exploration of Asexuality and Aromanticism through biopsychosocial perspectives on attraction, expansive identity development, challenges like compulsory sexuality and amatonormativity, inclusive frameworks for desire, pleasure, and relationship dynamics, and practical strategies for fostering non-sexual/non-romantic intimacy, self-acceptance, and community connection.

 

It welcomes Therapists, Doctors, Coaches, Educators, Counselors, Surrogate Partners, Sex Workers, and Asexual and Aromantic individuals seeking to deepen their understanding in a validating and inclusive environment.

 

Through nuanced discussions, historical context, community perspectives, and evidence-based insights, participants will gain actionable strategies and a wealth of resources to empower their clients—or themselves—to build meaningful and fulfilling lives.

​Upcoming Dates -

April 27th 2025 - 1-day INTENSIVE - 10am to 4:30pm Pacific (30min break halfway) Register
Tuesday July 15th & 22nd 2025 - 2 Parts, 3 hours each - 11am to 2pm Pacific each day Register
Sunday Oct 19th 2025 - 1-day INTENSIVE - 10am to 4:30pm Pacific (30min break halfway) Register
Tuesday January 13th & 20th 2026 - 2 Parts, 3 hours each - 11am to 2pm Pacific each day Register

 

At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

1. Define asexuality and aromanticism
2. Identify and understand the differentiated attractions that exist
3. Assist clients in navigating self-acceptance and connection to community
4. Understand the challenges due to erasure that lead to additional mental health concerns for asexual and aromantic people
5. Distinguish between diverse Asexual perspectives on engaging in or abstaining from sexual activity and Aromantic perspectives on engaging in or abstaining from romantic relationships
6. Establish new affirming intimacy practices that decenter sex and romance

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AASECT Core Knowledge Areas (NOT exclusive for AASECT Members, all are welcome!)

  • A: Ethics and ethical behavior

  • C: Socio-cultural, familial factors (e.g., ethnicity, culture, religion, spirituality, socioeconomic status, family values) in relation to sexual values and behaviors.

  • D: Issues related to sexual orientation and/or gender identity: heterosexuality; issues and themes impacting lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual people; gender identity and expression.

  • E. Intimacy skills (e.g., social, emotional, sexual), intimate relationships, interpersonal relationships and family dynamics.

  • O. Knowledge of professional communication skills used with clients, students and colleagues.

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Why Take This Training?

This course has been described as “essential,” “eye-opening,” and “one of the best presentations I’ve seen.” Participants consistently praise Aubri's engaging and affirming teaching style, which creates a welcoming space to explore unfamiliar concepts and ask challenging questions.

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By providing “critical information often overlooked in mental health and education settings,” this training fills significant gaps in understanding Asexuality and Aromanticism, empowering attendees to better serve clients and communities. Attendees have shared that the course:

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  • Delivers “practical tools and resources” to immediately apply in clinical, educational, and personal contexts.

  • Challenges biases around intimacy, relationships, and sexuality, equipping participants to “deconstruct amatonormativity” and rethink conventional frameworks.

  • Offers a deeper understanding of often-misunderstood concepts like libido, desire, attraction, and intimacy, helping participants feel “confident and informed.”

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Whether you’re a clinician, educator, or anyone seeking a more inclusive understanding of relationships and identities, this training has been called “a must-have” for professional development—one that “should be required” for anyone working in the field of sexuality or mental health.

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