Our Training Topics Are You Forgetting Something?!? Learn the six core components of sexuality and how to break them down into smaller pieces to evaluate behaviors for teaching skill building. Becoming an Askable Ally Learn 10 Simple Strategies to Start a Conversation About Sex and Sexuality. Co-Workers and Courtship This two-part series includes:Part 1: Working with a Supported PersonPart 2: Working with Employers Consent (Parts I and II) This two-part training includes:Part I: Define, Practice, and ModelPart II: Building a Person’s Capacity to Consent Creating Safer Spaces Learn abut systematic changes designed to better support and include sexual and gender minorities. Designing a Roadmap for Romantic & Sexual Relationships Build a relationship ‘roadmap’ with people you support to show them healthy ways to find romantic and/or sexual partner(s). Digital Desires Learn how to support someone else as they navigate the challenges, pros and cons, and potential consequences of digital desire… all while understanding the powerful drive for human connection. Diversity & Inclusion LGBTQ+ people are often marginalized and omitted from the dominant narrative about sexual development – and may even be afraid or unsure how to tell you about their needs. Learn strategies to support someone to explore their own identity. Exposing Our Truth; Sexuality & Disability Listening to people who experience intellectual and/or developmental diversity about their experience and exploration of their sexual development is incredibly important. This training includes one or more self-advocates sharing from their own experience in addition to facilitated discussions and learning activities. From Ally to Advocate Learn how you can go beyond merely an ally and become an advocate for people regarding issues of sexuality. Intro to Social-Sexual Supports Learn tools to help your clients keep social and sexual behaviors safe, legal, and situationally appropriate. It’s Not Just About Saying “No” We can and should expect people to seek romantic relationships and express their sexuality. When they do, it is important to understand how to balance safety with empowerment. Learn how to teach people to make informed decisions about their relationships and sexuality. Let’s Talk About Sex! - For Parents It can be incredibly difficult to know what to do when you need to talk to your child about sex and sexuality. Feel more prepared for talking about the birds and the bees with your pre-teen, teen, or adult child! Let’s Talk About Sex! - For Professionals It can be incredibly difficult to know what to do when you need to talk with a client and/or their family about sex and sexuality. Learn to navigate these difficult and sometimes contentious issues. Puberty vs. Adolescence Puberty and Adolescence are not the same thing. This training will help you learn how to separate puberty from adolescence as two different processes, but understand the importance of each. Sexual Self-Determination & Supported Decision-Making This training walks you through steps to utilize supported decision-making with someone to teach them how to make decisions regarding their sexuality and relationships. Examine sexual self-determination, the dignity of risk, and increase skills for independence. Sexual Violence & Trauma Informed Care Incidents of sexual violence are up to 7-10 times more prevalent in vulnerable populations. Learn how sexual trauma impacts a person’s emotional, interpersonal, neurological, AND sexual development. The “M” Word Self-stimulation can be awkward and embarrassing to talk about, but it is also the safest expression of a person’s basic, biological sex drive. Learn how to talk about and support this private topic in a professional manner. They Did What?!? Sexuality is a birth-to-death experience and sexual exploration and play are considered a natural part of a person’s development – from infancy into adulthood. Learn the skills you need to determine what to do if someone you support is exhibiting concerning sexual behaviors. Trauma-Informed Care Find out what you need to know about trauma-informed care - from policies and procedures to designing spaces and avoiding re-traumatization. “Why Can’t I Date My Teacher?” Learn how to build a relationship framework for someone that can serve as an evolving tool for teaching about different relationship types; including appropriate behaviors, boundaries, consent, and characteristics of healthy relationships.