Raising Sexually Healthy Children in a Sexually Confusing World

This training is designed to increase participants' knowledge and comfort when addressing topics of sexuality with children.  Through discussion on stages of sexual development, participants will gain an understanding of what healthy sexual exploration is and when/how to intervene when they have concerns. Discussion will also include social messages around sexuality, safety with social media, sexting etc. Participants are encouraged to bring questions.  

Objectives:

1. Participants will increase their knowledge of stages of sexual development through age 18 years.
2. Participants will increase their understanding of the differences between developmentally typical sex play in children and concerning or problematic sexual behavior. 
3. Participants will be able to identify social factors which influence sexual behavior in school age individuals.  

CEUs: 1.75 Social Work / Counselor CEUs are provided by the Butler County Educational Service Center approved & awarded by the Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board Approval RSX050901 & RCX051001.

Target Audience: parents of children up to ages 18, anyone who works with children, educators, etc. 

Cost: FREE!!

Childcare: A limited amount of childcare may be available. Email event contact to find out more information.