We warmly welcome you to join us for: Changing the Scripts

This workshop is a starter to begin discussing sexuality no matter what age!

Changing the Scripts: Supporting Healthy Sexuality in People with I/DD

In this session participants will learn about five pervasive scripts commonly experienced by individuals with I/DD and their impact on sexual thinking and behavior. Strategies and resources for addressing these scripts will be shared.

SPEAKER - Terri Couwenhoven MS, CSE

Terri Couwenhoven, M.S., is an ASSECT-certified sexuality educator, who specializes in developing programs and resources for people who have cognitive disabilities, their families and the professionals who support them.

She is author - of

“Teaching Children with Down syndrome about their Bodies, Boundaries and Sexuality: A Guide for Parents and Professionals,”
“The Girls’ Guide to Growing Up: Choices and Changes in the Tween Years,”
“A Boy’s Guide to Growing Up: Choices & Changes during Puberty”
“Boyfriends & Girlfriends: A guide to Dating for People with Disabilities.

When she is not teaching or writing, she is Clinic Coordinator for the Down Syndrome Clinic at Children’s Wisconsin.

In her clinic role she coordinates care and supports families who have loved ones with Down syndrome of all ages.

She is the mother of two girls. Her oldest daughter has Down syndrome.

DATE: Tuesday 12th November 2024

TIME 9am - 10:30am (AEDST)

FORMAT / LOCATION - Online Via Zoom

COST: Free to members

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This session WILL NOT be recorded.

Content Warning: Please note this facilitated workshop will discuss the topic of Down syndrome. Attendees are advised that statistics, life experiences and challenges associated with living with Down syndrome may be discussed, which may be triggering or confronting for some participants. We encourage all attendees to priorities self care and note that participants are free to leave the event at any time.

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We look forward to seeing you!