Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development Deb Norris August 6, 2025

Special Topics: Afterschool , Advanced Specialized Care ,

Sponsor: Prevent Child Abuse Vermont

Instructor: Joy Kitchell

Gain information and skills to develop and maintain open communication with children, identify and respond to normal as well as concerning sexual behaviors in children, answer children's questions, and give children positive messages. Nurturing healthy sexual development plays an important role in protecting children from sexual abuse and/or developing sexually abusive behaviors. Participants will: a) summarize healthy sexual development in children at different developmental stages; b) give examples of how to nurture healthy sexual development in children. This program is for teachers and care givers of children of all ages, with a particular emphasis on infants through after school.

* For the price of $25: 2 Continuing Education Credits are available for Vermont Social Workers, Vermont Allied Mental Health Professionals, Vermont Behavior Analysts, Vermont Psychoanalysts, Vermont Psychological Examiners, and Vermont Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors.

Core Knowledge Area

Child Development & Learning
Family & Community Partnerships
Safety & Wellness

Focus

Infant/Toddler
Preschool/PreK
School-Age
Mentors/Coaches

Session Dates

Session Times

September 15, 2025

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Additional Information

Thanks to our generous donors, this training is FREE for Vermonters or those who work in Vermont, including those seeking BFIS credit. If you are prompted to pay, enter Promo Code SAFEKIDS.

The exception is those Vermonters who are seeking continuing education credit for the following professions: Vermont Social Workers, Vermont Allied Mental Health Professionals, Vermont Behavior Analysts, Vermont Psychoanalysts, Vermont Psychological Examiners, and Vermont Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors.

All questions can be directed to Marcie mhambrick@pcavt.org.