Sexual Self-Determination Program TIER 1: FOUNDATIONS

Learn a broad set of tools to understand and support the sexual health, self-determination, and development of people you support. These tools are beneficial for anyone, and especially helpful for people who work with someone who experiences intellectual and/or developmental diversity.

Over this highly interactive, three-day training participants will:

• Broaden their understanding of sexuality and how it impacts behavior
• Identify healthy sexual behaviors; learn how to better respond to unhealthy, unsafe, and illegal behaviors
• Recognize how trauma impacts sexuality and relationships
• Utilize a framework for balancing risks, choice, and decision-making while supporting someone’s healthy sexual development
• Use pro-active, preventative, and person-centered strategies in response to social-sexual issues

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WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING

"I love the openness, the reminders that sex is different for everyone and the piece on trauma informed care was beautiful and executed with dignity".

"It was very interactive which was a lot of fun, and the activities we did provided us the ability to solidify the concepts that we learned. I also appreciate feeling like it was a safe space to share our experiences, as well as the encouraged participation especially because I am not the first one to raise my hand and speak up most of the time. Thank you for your thoughtful approach and impressive expertise"!

"I really loved the structure of each day. I felt it was a perfect balance of lecture and discussion".

"It is information I can relate to and implement in my life as well as use to support parents and individual who need more support or resources".

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