301: The Art of LGBTQ Affirming Therapy and Sex Positivity – Ann Russo

To be queer is an affirming move. Yet, it takes a lot of coming to
terms with our queer selves and knowing how to hold ourselves in
our highest self-esteem. Whether it is about being sex positive,
owning your non-monogamy, or simply affirming your way of being the
LGBTQ+ space as a Christ believer, you get to determine how to be
and do you as a queer person. Ann Russo joins us today to talk all
aspects of queer affirming therapy, and how to be your queer self
as a gay man over 40. Her professional insights as a mental health
professional who specializes in sex positivity, queer issues,
religious trauma are worth a listen guys. And it doesn't hurt that
she was rasied by two gay men! In this provocative episode we:

Explore sex positivity and how to own it your way

Define what queer affirming therapy is and how to use it for
personal growth

Dip our toes into the ever controversial monogamy,
non-monogamy aspect of being queer


About Ann

Ann Russo is a mental health professional, author, and advocate
specializing in sex positivity, queer issues, and religious
trauma. She offers training programs, consulting services, and
publications to support mental health providers and improve
client care.
Ann’s Continuing Education (CE) Courses are in the final phase
of approval by ASWB/ACE for social workers, MFTs, and APCCs. They
cover topics such as ethical non-monogamy, sexual health, sexual
assault, sex work, lesbian couples, PTSD healing, kink, and BDSM.
She combines personal experience with professional expertise to
provide accessible mental health care through her business AMR. She
has done speaking engagements and has been hired to train and
educate various groups on these topics, including hospitals,
clergy, and other therapists. Connect With Ann Website Instragram
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