SEX-ESTEEM: DEVELOPING SEXUALITY CONFIDENCE Join us for a fun and unique way to learn about sexuality that provides educational opportunities for BOTH adults with a developmental disability and the staff who support them LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES WILL INCLUDE 1. Providing opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open and humorous way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies 2. Fostering communication about sexuality and relationships between adults with a developmental disability and the people who support them 3. Providing everyone with skills and materials to promote healthy sexuality 4. Tools required to respond to sexual assault disclosure that fit with Regulation 299/10 Date: Thursday April 16th, 2015 AND Thursday April 23rd, 2015 Time: 8:30am-4:00pm Location: Middlesex County Building, 399 Ridout Street North London, ON Cost: $35.00 Includes Lunch and Snacks Basic understanding of sexuality is a prerequisite to attend this more advanced decision-making and confidence-building educational opportunity. Each adult with a developmental disability must be accompanied by an agency support person. Together they will form teams in a survivor mode forum that playfully encourages everyone to “Outwit, Outplay and Outlaugh” other participants to develop sexuality confidence.        Topics Include: Consent and Boundaries Relationships Dating Street Smarts Sexually Transmitted Infections Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues Sexual Assault Responding To Sexual Assault Disclosure Some comments from last year’s participants on what they liked: “Very relaxed environment.” “The level of interaction- is important for some individuals to retain information.” “Wide range of topics covered.” This workshop is not appropriate for individuals who are known sex offenders. All participants must be 18 years of age or older. For more information or to register contact: Natalie Meade PHN Sexual Health Promotion Team Middlesex-London Health Unit 50 King Street London, N6A5L7 Phone: 519-663-5317 ext 2506 Email: Natalie.meade@mlhu.on.ca We respectfully ask that you make a commitment to stay the full day as leaving early either Thursday will affect your teammates as well as your own opportunity to learn. Prizes and certificates of participation are awarded at the end of the day on April 23rd and will only be given to those that complete the two full days. Deadline for Registration Will Be March 26th, 2015 Daylong parking is only available in the surrounding area for a fee, please consult a map. Cheque or Money Order must be payable to: Middlesex-London Health Unit Carpooling is strongly recommended to minimize the parking cost. Please send registration form and payment to: Sexual Health Promotion Middlesex-London Health Unit 50 King Street London ON N6A 5L7 Registration may also be faxed to: 519-663-8273 With payment to follow in the mail no later than March 26th, 2015 No refunds will be provided after March 26th, 2015 The total cost for the two-day workshop, which includes lunch and snacks is $35.00. Payment and registration must be received no later than March 26th, 2015.