Services

All of my offerings are based in current scientific research and are affirming and inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. I can tailor presentation topics to specific audience identities (e.g., just to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth). If you don’t see a topic you would like covered on this page, contact me–I’d love to help if I can.

What I do:

As an educator, I:

  • Scaffold learners’ understandings of topics related to sexuality and sexual health by developing and delivering lesson plans based in current research findings and best practices in sexual health education.
  • Provide information on resources such as qualified medical and psychological health professionals, and community resources/programs

As a researcher, I am interested in:

  • Understanding how sexual health education is linked to what goes on later in development in terms of use of safer sex practices.
  • Understanding disparities in access to sexual health education that is affirming and inclusive, and how inclusive practices can be used to benefit all learners in the classroom.
  • Other topics related to emotions, family dynamics, mental health and stress. More information abut my research can be found on my lab website.

What I don’t do:

I am not a therapist, counsellor, or clinical psychologist. I am not a medical professional. I do not give advice or any kind of therapeutic/counselling service.

Educational services:

Here are some topics I offer educational services on:

For youth

  • Puberty in all bodies
    • Biological changes
    • Psychological changes
    • Social changes
  • Safer sex practices and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
    • Contraceptive options (barrier, hormonal, and behavioural methods)
    • Understanding STIs, prevention options, getting tested
    • Promoting stigma- and shame-free views of health and health behaviours
  • Gender identity and sexual orientation
    • The science of biological sex and gender identity
    • Sexual orientation and development
    • Walking the walk of allyship
  • Healthy relationships, healthy bodies
    • Consent as ongoing communication
    • Communication skills

For parents and primary caregivers, and other adults supporting youth through sexual heath and development

  • Pubertal development
    • Puberty today: How it’s similar to and different from what we experienced
    • Effective and supportive communication strategies for supporting teens through puberty
  • Talking to teens about sexual health and development
    • Tips for connecting with your teen
    • Talking about STIs, contraception, safer sex, etc.
    • Finding quality information
  • Gender identity and sexual orientation

For adults

  • Sexuality, health, and aging
    • The science of physical touch and its health benefits
    • Changing bodies, changing sexuality
    • Sex and accessibility
  • The science of sexual arousal and desire
    • Sexual arousal and desire in bodies assigned female at birth
    • Sexual arousal and desire in bodies assigned male at birth
    • Common challenges with sexual arousal and desire, and where to seek help

Delivery Methods:

  • I can provide in-person educational sessions within Kelowna, BC
  • I can provide online webinars to any location within Canada
  • Group sizes:
    • Individual
    • Small groups/classrooms
    • Large groups/classrooms
    • Large lecture formats (e.g., >200 attendees)
    • (Really, any size at all!)
  • Contact me if you have another delivery method in mind and we will see what works!

Pricing:

Accessible education is important to me. I am currently offering my services on a sliding scale: $150 for a 1-hour educational session (including development and preparation time), which may be adjusted lower or higher depending on your specific needs. Contact me, and we can discuss.