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Thursday 6/22 9am-3pm Professionals and self-advocates are invited to attend this full day curriculum training. This 10-lesson curriculum about healthy relationships and sexual health was designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The lessons were created to be co-led by a Professional and a Self-Advocate Peer Educator. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER In this training, participants will: • explore background information about the need for sexual health education for all people. • learn about the curriculum content and curriculum facilitation. • discuss key teaching strategies. • practice answering difficult questions and how to respond to sensitive situations during a class session. • explore trauma informed interactions. • practice teaching part of the curriculum. Curriculum Lesson Topics • Healthy Relationships • Consent, Communication and Respect • What is Love? What is Friendship? • My Body Belongs to Me • Pathway to Help • Gender and Sexual Orientation • Reproductive Body Parts and Health • Body Changes and Image • Sexual Activity, Consent and Emotions • Physical Outcomes of Sexual Activity CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Mindfulness and Healthy Relationships Full Day Retreat Friday, June 23 10 am – 3 pm This full day retreat is for self-advocates and support staff to gain skills on healthy relationships with themselves, others, and the community. The day will include workshops on different health and relationship topics, as well as incorporate mindful movement, community building, and other mindfulness activities. Workshop topics include: • Healthy Relationships • Exploring Emotions • Boundaries & Consent. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]. This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001MESCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy. |
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