Our Training Centre provides a number of professional development opportunities for service providers. Last year our staff facilitated 93 educational workshops reaching over 2,590 professionals!
We are pleased to present the schedule for our Fall 2013 workshops. Please note that Category A Social Work credits are available for all training sessions.
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Supporting Sexuality with People with
Disabilities
► DATE CHANGE: October 1, 2013 ◄9 – 12
This session is designed for professionals working with people
with developmental disabilities. Participants will define sexuality in a broad
context, explore their own attitudes about sexuality and receive practical
suggestions for engaging clients in conversations about their sexual health and
wellbeing.
This workshop will also help professionals to set boundaries around
what is appropriate behavior, clarify age of consent guidelines and make
referrals to community resources.
Supporting Sexuality with Older Adults
November 6, 2013 9 – 12
Negative cultural perceptions about seniors
and sexuality abound. What can we do as
professionals to counter those views and support the sexual health and
wellbeing of older adults.
In this
workshop, you will increase your confidence and comfort talking with your
clients about sexuality. Receive practical suggestions, tips and resources to
start talking and keep talking about sexual health and wellbeing with seniors.
Creating a Culture of Respect for Gender
Diverse Clients and Coworkers
This session will explore the gender binary
that exists in our culture and its impact on client service delivery.
Participants will identify strategies to create safe and supportive
environments for clients and coworkers who transcend our culturally constructed
views of gender.
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Location:
Calgary Sexual Health Centre
#304, 301 - 14 Street NW, Calgary, AB
Calgary Sexual Health Centre
#304, 301 - 14 Street NW, Calgary, AB
Call Valerie Barr at 403. 283. 5580 ext. 317
vbarr@calgarysexualhealth.ca
or
Call Becky Van Tassel at 403. 283. 5580 ext. 323
Fee:
$50 per person, including workshop materials
