Let’s Talk About Sex! — For Professionals
Event Date/Time: July 30, 2024, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Instructor(s): Shanya Luther, M.Div.
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. Professionals often feel awkward trying to start a dialogue about sexuality, bodies, gender, and relationships and are concerned about their professional liability. And sometimes professionals are worried about their client’s health and safety risks or aren’t sure the person has the capacity to consent. Learn to navigate these difficult and sometimes contentious issues.
Join us to:
- Understand why talking about sex and sexuality is so important
- Build skills for opening a dialogue about sexuality as a professional
- Recognize the need for shared definitions
- Learn strategies for talking about sex and sexuality
- Identifying special considerations for individuals with ID/DD or neurodiversity
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