Topic: Beyond the Birds and Bees
This session will increase your knowledge of Ohio’s sexual health policies, practices, and statistics.
You’ll also leave with strategies and resources for answering young people’s questions. 2 CEUs for
current Ohio social work/counselor licenses are available for this training.
*One attendee will win a copy of the book, Sex Positive Talks to Have With Kids by Melissa Pintor
Carnagey.
Topic: HIV Prevention and Awareness with Caracole
HIV prevention is an important element of the PREP curriculum. Caracole will cover the HIV lifecycle,
local epidemiological trends, and current HIV treatment and prevention options. Caracole provides
services in most of District 4, so feel free to come with questions about their programming.
*One attendee will win a copy of the book, Viral: The Fight Against AIDS in America by Ann Bausum.
Topic: Mindfulness with Elliot Kesse of Change Yoga
Come practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques that you can share with your clients. Begin to learn how to connect to your body and reduce stress with simple, yet effective, techniques. Learn how to adapt techniques to individuals and empower them to continue to develop their own practices.
One lucky attendee from the meeting will receive a copy of the book, Embodied Resilience Through Yoga: 30 Mindful Essays about Finding Empowerment After Addiction, Trauma, Grief, and Loss. Our presenter has an essay in this book!