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17 Feb 2015 |
Seminar by renowned U.S. expert on life skills-based approach sexuality education for safeguarding youths from sexting, cyber porn
Youths today are increasingly exposed to such impacts as sexting, cybersex and pornography abound in the digital age. How can parents, teachers and youth workers help equip young people to safeguard against such impacts? Dr. Marty Klein, PhD, a psychotherapist, sex therapist and sex educator, will deliver a practical seminar on “The Life Skills Approach: Sexuality Education That Lasts a Lifetime” on 7 March, co-organized by the Family Planning Association of Hong Kong’s (FPAHK) and the Hong Kong Association of Sex Educators, Researchers & Therapists (HKASERT).
The World Health Organization recommends the life skills-based education (LSBE) in promoting sex education. More than knowledge, it aims at equipping young people with psychosocial competencies and interpersonal skills for making informed decisions, communicating effectively, empathizing with others, managing risk and building healthy relationships.
Focusing on the LSBE approach, Dr Klein will discuss the following topics:
- Students’ myths about sex
- Puberty education (what students can expect from their changing bodies)
- The role of gender (and gender quality) in sexual relationships
- Reducing guilt and shame
- Sexting, cybersex, pornography, and digital life
- Negotiating boundaries and limits
- Understanding and tolerating the diversity of human sexuality
- The connection between values, decision-making, and outcomes
- The psychosocial competencies and interpersonal skills required for teachers deliver sexuality education effectively
Seminar details are as follows:
| Theme: | The Life Skills Approach: Sexuality Education That Lasts a Lifetime |
| Date: | 7 March 2015 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. – 13:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | FPAHK Auditorium, 9/F Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong |
| Speaker: | Dr Martin Klein, US Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist and Sexuality Education Expert |
| Target group: | Parents, teachers, counselors, peer counselors, social workers & health professionals |
| Fee: |
$300 for professionals / teachers |
| Quota: |
80 |
| Language: |
English |
| Application deadline: |
6 March 2015 |
* 3 CNE (Continuing Nursing Education) points will be awarded for this seminar
Application form is downloadable on FPAHK’s Sexuality Education Website at www.famplan.org.hk/sexedu. For enquiry, please contact FPAHK Education Officer Miss Sharon Lui at 2919-7736. For media registration and interview arrangement, please contact FPAHK’s Press Officer.
About Dr. Marty Klein:
A psychotherapist, sex therapist, and sex educator for 34 years. A former adjunct instructor at Stanford University Medical School, he is the award-wining author of seven books about sexuality. Dr. Klein has given over 700 training programs, keynote speeches and seminars to professionals across the U.S. and in 30 countries. He is embraced for his practical, thought-provoking and entertaining talks. His website is www.SexEd.org
