Youth in foster care need trusted adults in their lives who can meet them where they and provide information for navigating relationships and sexuality. Learn how to be a safe and trustworthy resource for youth in this 4-hour training offered in-person and virtually for parents, caregivers, mentors, and other adults.
In this Training you will:
- learn how your personal and social values regarding sexuality might impact conversations with youth
- identify how trauma impacts dating and sexual relationships expand your understanding of sex, gender and sexual orientation
- practice trauma-informed, age appropriate, and inclusive strategies in conversations about sexuality, gender, and relationships
- identify strategies for setting age-appropriate boundaries and promoting normalcy for youth in care
- learn how policies in Texas guide sexual health education for youth in care and access to sexual/ reproductive health care
- discuss common questions about sexual and reproductive health and healthy relationships and identify resources and information that can be used with youth
What People have said about Brave Conversations:
[My favorite aspect was] the realness of the training. There is no sugar coating but real-life trauma events, questions, and statements that really gets you thinking.
- Caregiver Participant
Great information and interactive presentation. Got some good resources, and tools to use when working with our youth. I honestly can’t think of anything [that I didn’t like], it was really one of the best trainings I’ve attended.
- Child Welfare Professional Participant
I liked the group activities and interaction—everyone was able to present their perspective and input.
- Caregiver Participant