Parent Training
Sexuality and Developmental Disabilities: A Workshop for Parents and Guardians
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Parent Training - Sexuality and Developmental Disabilities: A Workshop for Parents and Guardians
Tuesday, October 7 @ 7 PM EDT
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2025-10-07 19:00:00
2025-10-14 20:00:25
America/New_York
Parent Training - Sexuality and Developmental Disabilities: A Workshop for Parents and Guardians
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 16pt"><strong>PARENT TRAINING</strong></span></div>
<div><em>This is a 2-day one-hour virtual training event.</em></div>
<div><span id="m_-8771998158898520593gmail-docs-internal-guid-e20382a8-7fff-7426-ca3e-8131c5cad711"><strong>Dates</strong></span><span id="m_-8771998158898520593gmail-docs-internal-guid-e20382a8-7fff-7426-ca3e-8131c5cad711"><strong>:</strong></span><span id="m_-8771998158898520593gmail-docs-internal-guid-e20382a8-7fff-7426-ca3e-8131c5cad711"> Oct. 7 and 14th <em>(Must attend both sessions.)</em> </span></div>
<div><span id="m_-8771998158898520593gmail-docs-internal-guid-e20382a8-7fff-7426-ca3e-8131c5cad711"><strong>Time:</strong> 7 pm to 8 pm</span></div>
<div><strong>Location</strong><strong>:</strong> Virtual</div>
<div><strong>Cost: </strong>$50 for both sessions </div>
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<p><strong>Description:</strong><br>Talking with your child—whether they are a teen or an adult—about sexuality can feel overwhelming. Many parents and guardians wonder: <em>Does bringing it up give permission? How do I keep my child safe in relationships? Where do I even start?</em></p>
<p>This interactive workshop is designed to take away the fear and replace it with confidence. Together, we’ll explore how to have open, age-appropriate, and honest conversations that help your child build healthy relationships, advocate for themselves, and stay safe. You’ll leave with practical strategies, conversation starters, and resources you can use right away at home.</p>
<p><strong>What You’ll Gain:</strong></p>
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<p>A deeper understanding of sexuality and developmental disabilities.</p>
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<p>Tools to overcome barriers that make these conversations difficult.</p>
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<p>Clear guidance on what topics to cover at different ages and stages.</p>
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<p>Hands-on practice with tips and techniques for talking with your child.</p>
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<p>More confidence to support your child’s growth, independence, and safety.</p>
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<p><strong>Agenda Highlights:</strong></p>
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<p>Understanding Sexual Health</p>
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<p>Common Barriers to Talking About Sexuality</p>
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<p>Stages of Sexual Development</p>
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<p>What Topics to Cover (and When)</p>
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<p>Practical Tips and Conversation Tools</p>
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<p>Guided Practice and Q&A</p>
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<p><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong></p>
<div>Parents, guardians, and caregivers who want to feel more comfortable and prepared to talk about sexuality with their young or adult child with developmental disabilities. </div>
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This event is a (2) day one-hour session. Event dates are October 7 and 14.
The virtual video link will be sent in an email prior to the session start date.
