A free modular workshop facilitated by Toronto Public Health’s Promoters of Sexual Health in conjunction with Community Members. 

   Are you a new HIV/AIDS community worker or educator in Toronto?

   Do you need basic HIV/AIDS information?

   Are you looking for group and counselling strategies when educating about HIV/AIDS?

   Do you want to increase your comfort when discussing sex and sexuality?

  Do you want to explore the challenges of working from an anti-oppression framework?

  Do you want to incorporate theoretical models of change theory into real life situations?

If you answer YES to any of the above, this workshop is for you!

This HIV/AIDS workshop is divided into 3 full day modules.  Modules may be taken separately although past participants suggest taking all 3 modules in order.  Sessions will be held in downtown Toronto.  Content includes:

Module 1.      HIV/AIDS:  The Basics

Basic HIV/AIDS information including HIV transmission, trends, mucosal immunity, testing, the STI/HIV connection, a community speaker.

Module 2.      SEX AND SEXUALITY/ WORKING IN DIVERSITY

Providing participants with a variety of education tools for group education, while reflecting on our own attitudes and values as sexual health educators.  Exploring the common challenges HIV educators encounter through an anti-oppression framework.

Module 3.      PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE

This module invites participants to consolidate the learning of previous modules.   As well, it provides opportunities to network, develop practical strategies that address barriers and challenges and explores how participants can incorporate these learnings into their work.

2010 Winter Workshops dates:

Location

Module 1: Day 1

Module 2: Day 2

Module 3: Day 3

Metro Hall – 55 John St.

Tues. Sept 14

Tues. Sept 21

No Day 3 in Sept.

Metro Hall – 55 John St.

Tues. Nov 16

Tues. Nov 23

No Day 3 in Nov.

Note: Workshops are conducted in a Scent Free Environment; start at 9:30 sharp & ends no later than 4:30.