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Shanya Luther

Shanya Luther, M.Div.

Founder and Director, Among Friends, LLC

Portrait of Shanya Luther, a woman with red hair, wearing a black top and earrings, in front of foliage and a peacock feather.Shanya Luther is a social-sexual ecologist and professional trainer in the field of human sexuality, with 20 years of experience.

Shanya utilizes an ecological framework and her work is guided by new discoveries in neurobiology, developments in attachment theory, and the critical field of trauma informed care. She writes, speaks and presents about all facets of sexuality; specializing in healthy relationships and healthy sexual development.

Shanya holds a bachelor’s in Human Development, a Certificate in Family Life Education, and a Masters of Divinity. She is the founder and Executive Director of Among Friends, LLC – offering trainings, consultation, and tools social-sexual issues.

Diversity and Inclusion: Supporting Sexual and Gender Minorities

Thursday, January 19th, 2023
10:00–11:30 AM
Thursday, January 19 10:00–11:30 am

LGBTQ+ people are often marginalized and omitted from the dominant narrative about sexual development – and may even be afraid or unsure how to tell you about their needs. This training will help equip you to demonstrate an openness, respond thoughtfully, and give you strategies to support someone to explore their own identity.
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Creating Safer Spaces: Systemic Changes to Better Support and Include Sexual and Gender Minorities

Thursday, January 19th, 2023
1:00–2:30 PM
Thursday, January 19 1:00–2:30 pm

Many organizations who are open and supportive of LGBTQIA+ people still unintentionally participate in thoughtless, discriminatory, or even oppressive practices in the day-to-day operation of their work. Making changes to be a more mindful, inclusive, and empowering place to work and seek services will help your organization.
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