CONFERENCES
ASPSH's 9th Biennial Western Canadian Sexual Health Conference, "Mapping the Road to Sexual Health: Youth, Advocacy and Access", was held May 6 & 7, 2010 in Calgary, Alberta.
We wish to thank our conference supporters - Youth Gathering Hope (Health Canada-Alberta Region and Eagle Wellness Centre) and Public Health Agency of Canada.
We also wish to thank all participants, presenters and attendees, who attended the conference. If you would like to continue to remain in touch with people you connected with during the conference, or anyone else who is interested in joining a Facebook group to discuss sexual health issues please go to the link below: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=705142160&v=info#!/group.php?gid=124099977602445
WORKSHOPS What is a SAR (Sexual Attitude Reassessment) and Why should you arrange a SAR for your community sexual health professionals or others interested in sexual health?
SAR provides an opportunity to explore and understand your own beliefs, attitudes, values and biases within the realm of sex and sexuality. This self-exploration and self-understanding facilitates comfort that ultimately fosters improved communication skills, both on a professional and a personal level.
By becoming increasingly aware of your perceptions, beliefs, and feelings, you will become increasingly comfortable with the wide variation of existing sexual attitudes, behaviours, practices, and even sub-cultures. This comfort is necessary for any sexual health professional, and is also beneficial for individuals striving for personal growth and the development of healthy personal relationships.
During the SAR, you will examine sexuality and sexual attitudes from numerous perspectives using a variety of images. The nature of SAR requires that some of the media be explicit. The use of explicit media is necessary for increasing self-awareness and personal comfort with the many areas of sex and sexuality. In addition to the personal growth, the event involves small group discussions during which you will be challenged with the opportunity to practice your professional or interpersonal skills.
If you are interested in having a SAR training workshop come to your community please contact Melanie at aspsh@shaw.ca.
Please click here for the SAR brochure for more information.
By becoming increasingly aware of your perceptions, beliefs, and feelings, you will become increasingly comfortable with the wide variation of existing sexual attitudes, behaviours, practices, and even sub-cultures. This comfort is necessary for any sexual health professional, and is also beneficial for individuals striving for personal growth and the development of healthy personal relationships.
During the SAR, you will examine sexuality and sexual attitudes from numerous perspectives using a variety of images. The nature of SAR requires that some of the media be explicit. The use of explicit media is necessary for increasing self-awareness and personal comfort with the many areas of sex and sexuality. In addition to the personal growth, the event involves small group discussions during which you will be challenged with the opportunity to practice your professional or interpersonal skills.