Individual Sexual Health Education Sessions

 

PLEASE NOTE: I am currently taking a waitlist for new 1:1 Sexual Health Education Clients for September 2024. I will also have more limited availability while I complete my counselling practicum from September 2024 to April 2025.

You can still book an intake with me here

 

Sexual Health education is more than just the basics of sex. It is individual and changes based on knowledge, beliefs, culture, skills, and personal history.

Support in this area could include:

  • Providing appropriate, individualized sexual health education to anyone with unique learning needs

  • There is no age limit to accessing these services

  • Topics can be based on age or grade (Ministry of Education Learning Outcomes) but will always be age-appropriate.

  • Teaching can focus on specific areas where knowledge could be improved based on specific needs (e.g., learning about menstruation prior to first menses).

  • Example topics include:

    • learning scientifically accurate names for body parts and the basics of conception

    • understanding the changes that occur during puberty and preparing to enter puberty with the needed skills

    • developing an understanding of consent and body decision-making and safety

    • knowing how to be safer online

 

Addressing Contextually Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour

 
 

sexual behaviours vary widely. if you believe something is inappropriate we can work together to determine the best approach.

  • Completing a functional assessment to determine why the behaviour is happening so that an appropriate and effective plan can be developed

  • Development of a comprehensive behaviour support plan to help prevent and address behaviour(s) of concern, while simultaneously focusing on teaching appropriate alternative behaviours and knowledge

  • Training family, caregivers, and other community partners on how to best support the individual engaging in the behaviour

  • The individual engaging in the behaviours will be involved in the development of the plan to the greatest extent possible

 

Family and Caregiver Training

 
 

family members and caregivers are an important source of sexual health information for their children

  • Parents, grandparents, extended family, foster parents, and others who provide care for children and youth can play a vital role in sexual health education

  • It can be helpful for these supports to feel more comfortable and confident. Individual sessions can help you get your questions answered so you know how to best support your loved one.

  • Sessions can focus on: increasing knowledge about a specific topic or area; feeling more confident in answering questions; discovering accurate resources and how they can be modified to meet the needs of your child/youth.