Professional Background
Graduated in sexology from the Université du Québec à Montréal, member of the Ordre professionnel des sexologues du Québec (OPSQ).
The Ordre professionnel des sexologues du Québec (OPSQ) requires its members to complete continuing education to maintain and update their professional competencies and ensure high-quality practice. These mandatory annual training activities help members remain in good standing and stay current with developments and emerging practices in the field.
2026
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BDSM and Psychosocial Intervention: A Critical Reflection and Introduction to Theoretical Concepts – Annie M. Grégoire, Sexologist and Psychotherapist
2025
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Foundations of Motivational Interviewing in Sexological Practice – Pierre-Luc Bourdeau, Motivational Interviewing Supervisor and Consultant (6 hours)
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Couples: Supportive Counselling Interventions – Astrid Abelé, Sexologist and Psychotherapist (2.25 hours)
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Treatment of Sexual Addiction - Dr. Patrick Powell from International Training Institute (4 hours)
2024
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Becoming Poly-Friendly: Providing Better Therapeutic Support for Non-Monogamous Clients – Valérie Carrier, Registered Relationship Therapist (TRA), and Christophe Magnette, Registered Relationship Therapist (TRA), Divan Bleu (6 hours)
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Record Keeping for Sexologists (Updated Training) – Marilène Dion, Sexologist and Psychotherapist (3.5 hours)
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Introduction to Dream Work – Katia Fournier, Sexologist and Psychotherapist (6 hours)
2023
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Psychological Trauma: Introduction to Crisis Intervention – Evelyne Donnini, Ph.D., Psychologist (6 hours)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Level 2 Training – Benjamin Schoendorff, Psychologist at the Montreal Institute of Contextual Psychology (14 hours)
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Intervention with Individuals Who Have Committed Sexual Offenses for Sexologists Without Specialized Training in Sexual Offending – Christina Gagnon, Sexologist and Psychotherapist, and Anne-Marie Lavoie, Sexologist (6 hours)
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Working with Family Members of Children Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence (Marie-Vincent Foundation) – Marie-Pier Duchaine, Criminologist, and Vickie Gauthier Lefebvre, Criminologist (6.5 hours)
2022
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Identifying the Four Types of Couples Seeking Therapy to Optimize Clinical Interventions – François St-Pierre, Ph.D., Psychologist (14 hours)
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Conference on Psychotherapy and Related Interventions – Joannie Heppell, Sexologist and Psychotherapist, and Isabelle Beaulieu, Sexologist (3 hours)
2021
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Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma: How to Recognize Them and Better Protect Yourself – Dr. Pascale Brillon, Psychologist (6 hours)