Let’s Talk About Sex! - For Professionals

“This is a hard topic and you handled it so well. It is so important to have these conversations, even when parents and clients are uncomfortable with exploring the subjects! Thank you!”
— Oregon DDA participant

Description:

It can be incredibly difficult to know what to do when you need to talk to your child about sex and sexuality. Often parents feel awkward about bringing up the subject of sexuality, bodies, gender, and relationships and unsure what information they should talk about at what age. This training helps you feel more prepared for talking about the birds and the bees with your pre-teen, teen, or adult child!

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore how to start a conversation about sexuality with your child

  • Learn healthy parenting tips regarding your child’s emerging sex and sexuality

  • Balance your child’s safety with their empowerment

  • Plan for your child’s age of consent and legal liability

  • Recognize warning signs that your child may have been abused or exploited

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.