Description

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the current scientific literature relevant to the treatment of BDSM clients who have prior traumatic experience
2. Describe the five phases of the DIMAP model and its potential utility for treating BDSM clients
3. Apply at least two key clinical and ethical skills that DIMAP demonstrates to clinicians who work with BDSM clients

Presenter Bio

Tiffany Siefken practices as a clinical social worker focusing on trauma and relational therapies for the LGBTQ+/BDSM/polyamorous populations, as well as emergency responders. Tiffany has been in clinical social work since 2020 and private practice since 2021, and has extensive experience working with people since 2009, when she began her career as a medical assistant, then a massage therapist. Tiffany takes a holistic approach to therapy, focusing on a whole-person, person-centered, strengths-based approach. She guides her practice with caritas, empathy, and compassion. Tiffany’s capstone project during her doctoral program at the University of Kentucky has included developing the depth, identity, meaning-making, archetypes, and parts (DIMAP) model. This model provides a potential method of treating trauma within the BDSM population and promotes the enrichment of the lifestyles of the practitioners. This model serves as a guidepost for therapists to engage ethically and responsibly with their BDSM practitioner-clients. Tiffany was selected to present this model at the CLAW Convention in Columbus, Ohio, in April of 2026. Beyond developing this model, Tiffany has created workshops for professionals in the sex industry and retreats for women and emergency responders.

Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing

Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)

Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.

Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.

Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.