Talking to Children About Sex and Sexuality

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-PHHT1

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Recall key information to share with youth about sex and sexuality to support their overall well-being.
Identify ways to effectively tailor information about sex and sexuality to a child’s developmental level.
Recall facts about normal sexual development of children and adolescents and key information to share with them about sex and sexuality to support their overall well-being.

Outline:
Section 1: Talking About Sex and Sexuality

Different Experiences

Normal Sexual Development

Why Caregivers Delay Teaching About Sexual Health

How to Support Healthy Sexuality

Review

Key Takeaways 

Section 2: How to Talk About Sex and Sexuality with Children

General Tips for Talking to Children

Small Children (Ages 2 to 6) 

Middle and Late Childhood

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: What and How to Talk About Sex and Sexuality: Adolescence

Sexual Activity

Sexual Arousal

Healthy versus Unhealthy Relationships

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.

Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff. 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.