Overcoming Awkwardness: Discussing Body Development Does Not Have to Be a Horror Show

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Type:
  Training
Duration:
58 minutes
CE credits:
1.0 CEs
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Featuring:
Lauren Marlotte, PsyD, ABPP
Series:
Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Seminars
Relevant categories:
Behavioral Health Birth to Five Family Engagement
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Overview

Talking to youth about their body in an empowering and affirming way is critical for healthy development, and serves as one way to protect against sexual abuse. Effective communication about one’s own body helps youth understand how their body works and how to keep their body safe. Join this seminar to learn some tips to help prepare adults to talk to youth about body development and personal body safety.

  Keywords: adolescent, child, communication, development, family, sexual abuse prevention
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Learning objectives

  • Explain two skills for overcoming awkwardness in difficult conversations
  • Describe the difference between safe and unsafe touch for children in various developmental stages
  • Apply effective communication skills to talking about body parts with youth

Professional credit

  • This activity offers the following types of credit: APA
  • 1.0 CEs are available.
  • Additional details can be found in the activity document for this resource.

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