The Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education  state that:

"Preparation and support of individuals who provide sexual health education in formal and informal settings are necessary…Effective sexual health education encourages training and educational opportunities for persons doing peer education, counseling, and advocacy in all areas related to sexual health education" (p. 26-27).

For those working with youth in any setting, sexuality education is an inherent part of the job.  Many professionals find themselves caring for, supporting, and guiding youth in this area without sexual health education training.  SEEDS Canopy Workshops provide professionals with the opportunity to increase their confidence, knowledge, and skills while exploring their own values around sexuality.  These workshops are an opportunity for individuals in the community to come together and network while sharing stories, ideas and approaches that work (and maybe some that didn't).  Participants will leave with the most current and up to date information and resources in the field and perhaps most importantly, the affirmation that they don't have to do this work alone.

 

Here are some testimonials about Tara Hansen from professionals and educators in Vancouver:

• "I learned a lot from watching how Tara set up the activity and saw how by making it quite hands-on and interactive, it lessened the uncomfortable feelings the students had."
• "It was great to watch how one could set up a lesson on reproductive body parts in a way to minimize the embarrassment level and maximize the learning."
• "This presentation should be present in colleges and universities"
• "I would love to have had more time with Tara.  The students were very comfortable with her."
• "Knowledgeable presenter, non biased, very direct approach."
• "I want to thank you for your dedication to this important delivery of information."