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Health/medical factors that influence sexuality

Dealing With Disclosure

Title of Event: Dealing With Disclosure
 
Description of Event:
As professionals who work with people in clinical, educational, or medical, settings, we are aware that approximately 25% of our clients will have histories of child sexual abuse. We may not know - or even think we need to know - which of them is a survivor. Should we ask? Should we expect our clients, students, or patients to tell us? If they do - how do we deal with that disclosure? 
 

One Size Does Not Fit All: Adapting Sex Ed for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Title of Event: One Size Does Not Fit All: Adapting Sex Ed for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
 
Description of Event:  
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are often overlooked or forgotten when it comes to human sexuality.  This oversight leads to a plethora of barriers and stigma for the community. This presentation will highlight various ways to adapt materials and lessons for the needs of the learner.
 

Reproductive and Sexual Coercion as Intimate Partner Violence

Title of Event: Reproductive and Sexual Coercion as Intimate Partner Violence 
 
Description of Event:
Sexuality Educators are often involved in intimate partner violence prevention and treatment. This lecture will help educators recognize the signs of reproductive and sexual coercion that often go undetected and identify the role educators can play in supporting survivors.
 
Date of Event: 01/01/2025-12/31/202
 

Sex Ed Lessons from COVID-19

Title of Event: Sex Ed Lessons from COVID-19
 
Description of Event:
Despite a multitude of challenges presented by the pandemic, sexuality educators have found innovative ways to reach youth and adults with information and skills needed to make healthy decisions about their sexual health, link them to services, and advocate on their behalf. This presentation summarizes tips and recommendations gathered from a survey of 51 sexuality educators.
 

Sexuality Education and LGBTQ+ Bullying in Conservative Districts

Title of Event: Sexuality Education and LGBTQ+ Bullying in Conservative Districts
 
Description of Event:
This lecture well cover how comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education can reduce bullying of LGBTQ+ students, which is related to increased psychological distress and suicidality. This may be particularly important in conservative leaning districts, where more LGBTQ+ bullying, and less intervention, occurs. 
 

Advanced SAR: Sex & Drugs

Title of Event: Advanced SAR: Sex & Drugs
 
Description of Event:
This is the third time that Bianca Laureano, PhD, MA, CSE, CSES, and Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE, will present this intensive, two-day training for practicing and emerging sexuality professionals as well as professionals working in addiction treatment and recovery. 

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