We had a very vibrant, intelligent discussion afterward and both left feeling appreciative that we have a relationship where such discussions are welcome. Discussions about sexuality education are often as polarized as those on the topic of race issues in our country. I receive both criticism and support as an advocate of comprehensive sexuality education. I stand by my encouragement of more schools, faith communities and community groups to inform all our youth about abstinence — and about protection from sexually transmitted infections, birth control, sexual harassment and exploitation, sexual orientation, pregnancy options and relationship skills. Whether we like it or not, many youth in our community, and in every community, are growing up in homes without strong role models for healthy sexuality development. As a school social worker, I routinely saw students whose relatives or family friends had abused them sexually, whose parents and grandparents were gang members, who had drug and alcohol addicted parents, and who had teen parents themselves.

Introducing sexuality education into your congregation can be a wonderful opportunity to put faith into action. The impetus may come from the youth of your congregation, a parent's group, the pastor, a health professional, or someone else. The main ingredient in the success of implementing Our Whole Lives is a commitment to the sexual health and wholeness of the community. Other practical considerations many have found helpful are:. Choose the age group you want to start with K-1, Grades , , grades, Young Adult or Adult and then check out the Our Whole Lives Training page to see where a training is being held near you. Trainings are held throughout the US and Canada, and often in partnership with Unitarian Universalist Association churches; however, wherever you go, you will receive training from Approved Trainers in the levels you are planning to implement. The training page updates frequently, so check back often.

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The weekend was a mix of thought, learning, networking, fun, good food, and important conversations…. Sex ed news of the week Transgender Suicides Eighteen transgender people have committed suicide this year that we are aware of. Understanding the dynamics that lead to exceptionally high rates of suicide in the transgender communities and working to ameliorate those factors through our work as sexuality educators is critical.