The media plays a huge role in how we think about sex and sexuality. Using TV clips, movie scenes, ads and songs, we will explore how the media portrays sexual violence. We will also discuss how we can use the media to have constructive conversations regarding sexual violence in our daily lives.
Join us for an interactive training to learn the basics of sexual health. Through activities and discussions, participants will learn the basics of the male- and female-bodied reproductive systems, STIs, and various birth control methods.
Sex Ed curriculums are not always one-size-fits all. If you are not finding what you need from one curriculum, we can help you develop an education plan that incorporates your goals and objectives for your program, school or district.
Analyze the most recent Minnesota youth sexual health data and trends, compare MN to its regional and national peers, and translate this information into serving youth better.
Examine your personal values about abstinence, identify the positive and negative abstinence messages youth hear, and practice turning negative sexual health messages into positive ones.
The It's That Easy! curriculum provides participants with tools, techniques, and interactive activities to use with parents. Training content includes
• The role of parents as sexuality educators• Individual and cultural values, morals, and beliefs• The power of relationships: parent-child attachment and connectedness• Child and adolescent growth and development• Navigating media and popular culture
Develop fun and engaging presentations on the fundamentals of anatomy and puberty. We help you make it inclusive, culturally-relevant, and responsive to where your young people are now.
Increase your knowledge of the latest sexual and reproductive health practices and research. Participants will learn more about data and trends in adolescent sexual health, explore self-disclosure and professional boundaries, and practice answering tough questions.
Young people need adults who are approachable, non-judgmental, and open to questions. This training prepares participants to become "askable" by reviewing data and trends in adolescent sexual health, basics of puberty and adolescent development, boundaries and self-disclosures, and how to answer challenging questions. Participants will also consider how to create the safest learning environment possible for all young people.
Participants review pregnancy, birth, and STI statistics; trends in adolescent pregnancy and sexual behaviors; basics of adolescent growth and development; risk and protective factors associated with adolescent pregnancy; and prevention strategies that work.