Shanya Luther, M.Div
Shanya’s Training Experience:
Shanya has been a sexuality educator and facilitating social-sexual trainings for over 20 years. She has presented at countless conferences, retreats, and events. View Shanya's Resume and Training Portfolio.
In addition to training, she is a published author and storyteller. Her most recent article was in Impact Magazine. Her stories have been featured on Mystery Box and the Portland Moth Stage; and she has been featured in two short documentaries about the importance of nurturing touch. She has also been a guest on the podcasts, Strange Bedfellows and Disability Justice.
Shanya founded Among Friends in 2012 and is the Director of the Training & Resources program. She is the lead trainer for the agency.
Shanya is the sole trainer for these topics:
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Presenter Bios
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Shanya Luther is a social-sexual ecologist and professional training facilitator in the field of human sexuality, with over 25 years of experience. She is the founder and co-owner of Among Friends, LLC - providing behavior services in Oregon, Washington, and California - and training services anywhere.
Shanya holds a bachelor's in Human Development, a Certificate in Family Life Education, and a Masters of Divinity. For the past 25+ years she has been helping people of all ages with complex and/or long-term care needs navigate healthy sexual development and advocating for their legal rights.
Shanya utilizes an ecological framework and incorporates intersectionality, neurobiology, attachment theory, trauma informed care, and social-emotional learning into her work. She writes, speaks, presents and consults about all facets of sexuality; specializing in healthy relationships and healthy sexual development.
In addition to training, Shanya is a published author and storyteller. Among other publications and events, you can find her work in Impact Magazine, on the Mystery Box Show and the Portland Moth Stage; and she has been featured in two short documentaries about the importance of nurturing touch. She has also been a guest on the podcasts, Strange Bedfellows and Disability Justice.
You can learn more about Shanya at: www.among-friends.org/trainer-shanya-luther
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Shanya Luther is a social-sexual ecologist and professional training facilitator in the field of human sexuality, with over 25 years of experience. She is the founder and co-owner of Among Friends, LLC - providing behavior services in Oregon, Washington, and California - and training services anywhere.
Shanya holds a bachelor's in Human Development, a Certificate in Family Life Education, and a Masters of Divinity. For over 25 years she has been helping people of all ages with complex and/or long-term care needs navigate healthy sexual development and advocating for their legal rights.
Shanya utilizes an ecological framework and incorporates intersectionality, neurobiology, attachment theory, trauma informed care, and social-emotional learning into her work. She writes, speaks, presents and consults about all facets of sexuality; specializing in healthy relationships and healthy sexual development.
In addition to training, Shanya is a published author and storyteller. Learn more about Shanya at: www.among-friends.org/trainer-shanya-luther
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Shanya Luther is a social-sexual ecologist and facilitator with over 25 years of experience. She is the founder and co-owner of Among Friends, LLC - providing behavior services in Oregon, Washington, and California - and training services anywhere.
Shanya utilizes an ecological framework and incorporates intersectionality, neurobiology, attachment theory, trauma informed care, and social-emotional learning into her work. She writes, speaks, presents and consults about all facets of sexuality; specializing in healthy relationships and healthy sexual development,
In addition to training, Shanya is a published author and storyteller. Learn more about Shanya at: www.among-friends.org/trainer-shanya-luther
