The Brave Clinician: Working with BDSM Clients Safely and Ethically
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Class Description
This course is a “clinical crash course” in BDSM for healthcare professionals. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of BDSM practices, language, and ethics, empowering them to work confidently with clients who embrace alternative lifestyles. The class emphasizes honoring clients’ identities while maintaining professional boundaries, exploring personal comfort and bias as a provider, and applying ethical principles in care. By the end of the session, clinicians will have increased understanding in how to engage in kink-informed conversations, support clients safely, and provide affirming care that respects both lifestyle and well-being.
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Presenterbella
(she/her)
Presenter Bio
bella is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, educator, and active member of the BDSM/kink community. She blends clinical expertise with lived experience as a 24/7 submissive with a passion in power exchange, consent, and identity exploration, creating bold, interactive workshops that leave participants empowered, seen, and ready to own their desires, boundaries, and authentic selves.
https://fetlife.com/-bella
https://www.instagram.com/subflower_bella/
Moderated by
Class Stats
Presenterbella
(she/her)
Presenter Bio
bella is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, educator, and active member of the BDSM/kink community. She blends clinical expertise with lived experience as a 24/7 submissive with a passion in power exchange, consent, and identity exploration, creating bold, interactive workshops that leave participants empowered, seen, and ready to own their desires, boundaries, and authentic selves.
https://fetlife.com/-bella
https://www.instagram.com/subflower_bella/
Moderated by
Class Stats
bella
(she/her)
Presenter Bio
bella is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, educator, and active member of the BDSM/kink community. She blends clinical expertise with lived experience as a 24/7 submissive with a passion in power exchange, consent, and identity exploration, creating bold, interactive workshops that leave participants empowered, seen, and ready to own their desires, boundaries, and authentic selves.
https://fetlife.com/-bella
https://www.instagram.com/subflower_bella/