COLLECTIVE WISDOM:
EMPOWERING OTS IN SEXUAL HEALTH PRACTICE
Presenters: Dr. Beth Ann Walker, Dr. Jenn Soros &
Dr. Karla Reese (from the creators of the OPISI and
OT After Dark podcast)
Face-to-face
Price Brisbane: $550
Price Melbourne: $495
Duration: Full day
SEXUAL HEALTH
& INTIMACY
CAPACITY & CONSENT
ZOOM | BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Price: $120
Duration: 2 Hours
Thrive Rehab Proudly Sponsors International Experts in OT and Sexuality
Thrive Rehab is excited to sponsor Professor Beth Ann Walker (creator of OPISI) and Associate Professor Jenn Soros (????) Karla Reese (co-creators of the "OT After Dark" podcast) for exclusive full-day training events in Australia.
Training Dates & Locations:
Sunday, 15th June – Brisbane (Venue TBC based on numbers)
Saturday, 21st June – Melbourne (Venue TBC based on numbers)
Cost Brisbane: $550 (inclusive of GST) – Includes lunch, morning, and afternoon tea.
Cost Melbourne: $495 (inclusive of GST) – Includes lunch, morning, and afternoon tea.
(Exclusive discounted training available when purchased in a package, see below for details)
About the Training
The training will focus on the Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy (OPISI)—a world-first OT assessment tool designed to address sexuality and intimacy within occupational therapy. The OPISI was created to comprehensively screen, assess, and measure performance related to the complex occupational nature of sexuality and intimacy.
Additionally, attendees will gain insights from the internationally recognized "OT After Dark" podcast, which explores sexuality and intimacy in OT practice.
Beth Ann and Jenn will also be attending the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) Conference, where they will highlight the crucial role of occupational therapy in the field of sexuality.
Our Brisbane training is scheduled just before the WAS Conference, offering an opportunity to connect, learn, and network with international experts before the event. For those unable to attend the conference, we are also hosting the same full-day training in Melbourne on June 21st.
About Thrive Rehab
Thrive Rehab is a private occupational therapy practice with over 10 years of experience providing training for OTs and other health professionals on addressing the occupational aspects of sexuality and intimacy for individuals of all abilities. We offer a range of education sessions, with special bundle pricing for those attending the OPISI training.
Exclusive Training Packages
Brisbane Special 1
Add booking link: $600 (Value: $705 – Save $105)
Full-day OPISI training (in person)
Thrive Sexuality 101 (4-hour online course)
Melbourne Special 1
$545 (Value: $650 – Save $105)
Thrive Sexuality 101 (4-hour online course)
Advanced OT (full-day in person)
Melbourne Special 2
$1000 (Value: $1145 – Save $145)
Full-day OPISI training (in person)
Advanced OT (full-day in person)
Thrive Sexuality 101 (4-hour online course)
Melbourne Special 3
$1500 (Value: $1695 – Save $195)
Full-day OPISI training (in person)
Advanced OT (full-day in person)
Gender (half-day in person)
Queer (half-day in person)
Thrive Sexuality 101 (4-hour online course)
Your Presenters
Dr. Beth Ann Walker
Dr. Beth Ann Walker is an Occupational Therapist and professor at the University of Indianapolis. She teaches within the School of Occupational Therapy and the Master of Public Health Program. She developed the Occupational Therapy Sexual Assessment Framework (OTSAF) and the Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy (OPISI).
In 2021, she was named a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association for her work in "Breaking the Global Silence in Addressing Sexuality and Intimacy." Through WFOT's recognition of her research expertise in OT and public health, she contributed to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Package of Rehabilitation Interventions and advocated for the inclusion of sexual functions and intimate relationships as a functioning domain.
During the pandemic, she also collaborated with WHO to develop content clinical management guidelines, self-management resources for adults and teens with long COVID, and rehabilitation practitioner training modules. Moreover, as a neurodivergent scholar, she values the richness that diverse perspectives bring to education, research, and practice.
Her lived experiences have heightened her commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes equity and accessibility by actively challenging systemic barriers and advocating for marginalized voices.
Dr. Jenn Soros
Dr. Jenn Soros is an Occupational Therapist, researcher, and educator specializing in sexuality and intimacy across the lifespan, serving as an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at Cleveland State University and executive board member of The Network for LGBTQIA+ Concerns in Occupational Therapy.
Her influential work includes co-authoring chapters on sexual activity and pleasure in "Sexual and Intimacy: An Occupational Therapy Approach" (AOTA Press) and publishing groundbreaking research on bisexuality and gender modality in the International Journal of Transgender Health. Her recent international Delphi study with Dr. Beth Ann Walker, published in The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, established crucial priorities for education and practice in addressing sexuality and intimacy within the global occupational therapy profession, providing a framework for advancing clinical competency in this area.
As the co-founder of OT After Dark, an international podcast advocating for addressing sexuality and intimacy in OT practice, and an experienced clinician in private practice, Dr. Soros combines practical, evidence-based approaches with a deep understanding of occupational science, focusing on establishing global priorities for sexuality and intimacy education in occupational therapy practice.
Her research and presentations emphasize the intersection of sexual health with occupational justice, particularly focusing on underserved communities and promoting inclusive healthcare practices, making her a sought-after speaker and trainer who helps practitioners develop competence and confidence in addressing sexuality and intimacy within their practice settings.
Dr. Karla Reese
Dr. Karla Reese is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Cleveland State University, United States. With over 20 years of clinical and academic experience, she has emerged as a leading voice in expanding occupational therapy's role in addressing sexuality and intimacy across the lifespan.
Her work includes co-authoring key chapters in "Sexual and Intimacy: An Occupational Therapy Approach" (AOTA Press) and "Adult Physical Conditions: Intervention Strategies for Occupational Therapy Assistants" (F.A. Davis). She is also the co-creator, co-producer, and co-host of OT After Dark, an internationally recognized podcast exploring occupational therapy's role in addressing sexuality and intimacy.
As the inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, Access, and Belonging (DEIJAB) Liaison for the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association's Board of Trustees, Dr. Reese actively works to advance inclusive practices within healthcare education and delivery. She holds a Professional Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and a Global Citizenship Certificate, reflecting her commitment to creating more equitable and accessible healthcare environments.
Dr. Reese frequently presents at national and international conferences on topics including sexual health, occupational justice, and inclusive healthcare practices. Her scholarship and advocacy work focuses on addressing sexuality as a fundamental human right and promoting occupational justice for marginalized populations. She has been recognized with multiple awards for her contributions to occupational therapy education and practice, including the 2024 Model Practice Award from the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association.
Thrive Rehab acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, and recognise their ongoing connection to land, waters, culture, kinships systems, depth of knowledge and community wisdom dating back over 60,000 years. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present. Thrive rehab is located on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nations. We celebrate and value people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
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