Today
TODAY is WORKSHOP DAY!!!! 1) Today I will be speaking to students at Georgian College on the topic of Healthy Relationships -- just in time for Valentine's Day! Stay tuned to hear all about it, and to check out my presentation. 2) I'm feeling FABULOUS, and you can read all about it! Check out Journey of Motivation's feature post all about myself and Sex Ed Central! Have a WONDERFUL day! :)
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This flyer arrived in my inbox today and I wanted my blog to be the first place I share it. After all, my nomination for an Ontario College's Premier's Award is thanks to Sex Ed Central's ongoing growth and success.
Read MoreIt’s time for more sex!
Well folks, the time has come ... I am officially FINISHED college and now await graduation to officially become a Child and Youth Worker (CYW). Thank you, Georgian College, for providing me with skills, knowledge, excellent contacts and an opportunity to pursue my passion.
Read MoreSex Ed and the OACYC
This week, my program (Child and Youth Worker, or CYW) and college (Georgian College, Orillia) hosted the bi-annual regional conference for the OACYC. The OACYC, which stands for the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors, is the representational organization for my profession. As stated on their website, “The Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors (OACYC, ou en français, AOCEJ, l’Association Ontarienne des conseillers à l’enfance et à la jeunesse) is the professional association representing the 2000+ Child and Youth Counsellors – members,...
Read MoreA Fine Balance
Teaching sex ed is a balancing act. You want to be upfront and honest with the youth, and get the information to them. At the same time, you don’t want to come across as using “scare tactics” or being too graphic. Also, you need to know how much each group can handle. This is when having a good rapport with your audience really comes in handy. As a CYW (Child and Youth Worker), one of the central features of my education is developing the skills to establish relationships with young people. The awesome part about taking all of these classes and practicing these...
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