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Parent carers: Discussing puberty and managing change with young people with a learning disability

Mon 10 June, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

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This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only.

When: Monday 10 June, 6pm – 8pm.

About the event:  

Join Corrie Mclean in this informal workshop for a gentle introduction to sexual health. We will focus on the importance of acknowledging a young person’s sexuality as part of their identity as well as helping to protect them against vulnerabilities.

Topics include:

• Importance of the subject
• Human rights and vulnerabilities
• The natural progression of sexuality
• Discussing key topics that might come up, with some practical tips.
• Open and honest Q&A
• Information from session sent to parents by email

Delivered by:

Corrie McLean. Corrie has been working in education for a decade, developing her specialist skills in sexual health and inclusive learning. She works closely with vulnerable individuals with ASN and parents and carers who support them.

Instructions for joining the event:

This event will be delivered ONLINE. Details of how to join the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with Zoom details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

There is a limit on the number of spaces for this event. You will be notified if there is a waiting list for this event. Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Details

Date:
Mon 10 June, 2024
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
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Organiser

Carer Training
Phone
0808 196 6666
Email
carertraining@vocal.org.uk

Venue

Online
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