Workshop led by Amy Lang, nationally known childhood sexuality educator, speaker and author.

Parents will learn:

COST: $35 Parents – $50 Co-parents

PART I: “Sexual Behavior in Children and Teens – When to really worry”
When you know the different phases of child and teen sexual development, common and uncommon behaviors, and how to effectively talk to kids who are behaving this way, the kids in your care are protected, and so are you.
YOU WILL LEARN:
Typical Sexual behavior and sexualized behavior and when to really be concerned
Childhood psychological and social sexual development, and the common sexual behaviors for each age group
Practical tips and scripts for interacting with children and teens engaging in this type of behavior
Practical tips for reporting and documenting behavior
A quick assessment tool you can put right to work

PART II: “Talking to Parents – Engaging Parents in Conversations about Childhood Sexuality”
Parents can be reticent when it comes to conversations about their children and sexual behavior of any kind! This class will help you truly connect and support parents when there is an issue involving their child.
YOU WILL LEARN:
Parents underlying state of mind – and yours – It’s the same!!
Do’s and don’ts for successful conversations about sexual behavior in children
How to keep a parent calm during a heated conversation
Practical scripts and tips for effective communication
The most effective and easiest thing you can do to make any uncomfortable conversation go smoothly

REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP INCLUDES THE FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 6-8 PM  PARENT WORKSHOP (OPTIONAL)

COST: $110 OMA members – $130 Non-members

We are excited to offer a wide range of trainings designed specifically with the needs of home visitors and supervisors in mind. Our learning experiences address the pressing issues you face in the field designed for participation anywhere, at any time through a mobile-friendly application. Self-paced courses can be completed within 2-3 hours at your own convenience. Start and stop as you wish. You will have perpetual access so you can always refer back to the content at a later date.

Course titles for home visitors:

• Basics of Home Visiting
• Foundations of Infant Mental Health in Home Visiting
• Domestic Violence in Home Visiting
• Challenges in Home Visiting: Substance Abuse
• The Impact of Trauma in Home Visiting
• Ages and Stages Questionnaire-3 (ASQ-3™) Overview and Best Practices
• Building Engaging and Collaborative Relationships with Families
• Home Visiting with Families during Pregnancy

Course titles for supervisors:

• Supervising Home Visitors
• The Impact of Trauma in Supervising Home Visiting

Scholarships may be available for Oregon home visitors, please contact Kerry Cassidy Norton, Home Visiting Workforce Development Coordinator at the OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY at kerry.l.cassidynorton@state.or.us.