From Ally to Advocate; 20 Tips, Tools, & Resources for Supporting a Person’s Sexual Health

“I learned that each person has their own perception of sexuality. Preparing individuals for healthy relationships can prevent them from being taken advantage of.”
— The Arc of Jackson County participant

Description:

Learn how you can go beyond merely an ally and become an advocate for people regarding issues of sexuality. Examine techniques and resources designed to help you empower someone to explore and express their sexuality, help them make decisions that allow for some risk while preventing catastrophic consequences, to go below the surface of a behavior to understand it from a different perspective, and recognize the role trauma plays in a person’s sexual development.

Learning Objectives:

  • Use a person-centered approach to understand someone's sexual support needs

  • Gather key information when people share about their sexuality

  • Have conversations with parents and legal guardians about sexual issues

  • Engage in sexual supported decision-making

  • Respond to sexual crises

  • Provide trauma-sensitive case management

Continuing Education Credits:

  • Approved for CEUs for Oregon Foster Care and Long-Term Care Providers

  • Approved for CEs for Washington State Long-Term Care Workers through Training Program Among Friends, LLC (WA753791) under DSHS CE Approval Code

Available Formats:

  • Fast Track (1.5 hours) - between 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm PT

  • Half Day (3 hours) - between 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm PT

  • Full Day (6 hours) - 9am-4pm PT with an hour lunch

There is an additional charge for trainings outside of the hours listed.