Liz Newsom (she/they)
Workshops
Liz Newsom, LCSW, is a gender and sexuality affirming therapist in the Dallas area specializing in individuals who identify as kinky and/or consensually non-monogamous. She employs DBT, CBT, strengths based perspective, Feminist theory, EMDR & parts work to help her clients achieve their goals. She runs a private practice focused on providing a space for new therapists and social work students to learn sex positivity and inclusivity.
Additionally, she likes to find opportunities to provide community and professional education around sexuality based topics. In her free time she likes to spend time with her kids, time with partners, remodel her home & take road trips.
For more info visit: realisticexpectations.net
Radical Self-Love: A Deep Dive Into the Healing Qualities of Intrapersonal Boundaries (CEU)
April 12, 2024
In this workshop, we will explore the concept of self-love and its perception as being selfish, conceited, or even narcissistic. The workshop aims to define radical self-love and provide insights into how the participants can develop and nurture self-love. The ultimate goal is to foster deeper connections and relationships with others. The workshop will utilize experiential exercises and open discussions to enrich participants' understanding of self-love and the intrapersonal boundaries needed to create that.
The Healing Journey of Solo Polyamory (CEU)
April 14, 2024
In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore common definitions related to solo polyamory (SoPo).
We’ll explore common misconceptions about SoPo, such as assumptions of loneliness or commitment-phobia.
We’ll discuss the idea of shifting the narrative around SoPo towards a more ideological perspective.
We'll look at how embracing SoPo as a means of personal growth and self-discovery can challenge societal norms and promote self-love, highlighting the potential for SoPo to be a platform for healing, where individuals can explore their needs, boundaries, and desires in a mindful and empowered way.
We’ll conclude by discussing practices and strategies for cultivating self-love within the context of SoPo, including self-care, self-reflection, and emotional intelligence and this actually improves our ability to connect with others.