Thursday, January 2, 2014

New Year! New workshop schedule!


We are pleased to ring in the new year with our Winter 2014 workshop schedule!

 

“Facilitating Healthy Relationships”

February 26, 2014   
9am – 12pm

In this workshop, participants will gain knowledge and tools to help youth navigate the challenges of developing healthy relationships in today’s world.  Practical activities and frameworks for helping youth make conscious and healthy sexual decisions are also examined and applied to real life situations.

Fee: $50.00 per person, including workshop materials

 

“Supporting Sexuality with Older Adults”

March 12, 2014  
9am – 12pm

Designed for those working with older adults, participants will increase their confidence and comfort talking with clients about sexuality.  Participants receive practical suggestions, tips and resources to start talking about sexual health and advocating for sexual well-being with older adult clients.

Fee: $50.00 per person, including workshop materials

 
 
“Supporting Sexuality with People with Disabilities”

April 9, 2014   
9am – 12pm

This session is designed for professionals working with people with developmental disabilities.  Participants will explore their own attitudes about sexuality and receive practical suggestions for engaging clients in conversations about sexual health and well-being.  This workshop will also help professionals to set boundaries around what is appropriate behaviour, clarify age of consent guidelines and make referrals to community resources.

Fee: $50.00 per person, including workshop materials 

  

“Youth and Media:  Responding to Sexual Bullying”

May 15, 2014 
7 – 9pm 

How have new media and technology changed young people’s views of sexuality and relationships?  In this session we will look at the reality of what is accessible and how youth are responding.  Most importantly we will explore the role of parents and professionals in facilitating healthy sexual decisions including healthy use of technology.

Fee: $20.00 per person, including workshop materials

 
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 Location:
Calgary Sexual Health Centre
#304, 301 14 Street NW, Calgary, AB


To Register:
Call Valerie Barr at 403. 283. 5580 ext. 317
vbarr@calgarysexualhealth.ca

or

Call Becky Van Tassel at 403. 283. 5580 ext. 323 

Please Note: Level “A” Alberta Social Work Continuing Education Credits are available for attendance these workshops via a partnership with the Calgary Counselling Centre


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Want to bring a workshop to your organization? We can customize our sessions to suit your needs.

To book a training session for your organization, or to discuss customized training, please contact:

        
Valerie Barr
Training Centre Manager
403-283-5580 Ext. 317 or

vbarr@calgarysexualhealth.ca