The Training Centre offers training for service providers on a variety of topics on sexuality, sexual health, anti-homophobia education, and prevention. Taught by experienced staff, these sessions bring the latest in information and practice to service providers who work with a variety of communities. Trainings are specifically designed to help service providers develop the skills and awareness it takes to provide sexual health information and resources to their clients. All trainings are informed by the development of strong research and evaluation mechanisms.
Service Providers are in an ideal position to provide positive sexual health messages and resources to their clients and program participants. We emphasize the political, social and economic determinants that impact the individuals? sexual and reproductive health and focus on the barriers experienced in accessing effective, preventative programming and services. We believe that providing positive, accurate, accessible and relevant sexual health information leads to informed decisions and increased positive health outcomes for individuals and communities.
Training sessions will help participants recognize the importance of values, attitudes, and beliefs in teaching and learning about sexuality education, identify key elements of effective sexual health education based on the latest research, develop comfort with discussing sexuality, develop an understanding of key sexual health topics, make use of effective ?teachable? opportunities, and learn teaching strategies that address diverse learning styles, cultures, and experiences.
We look forward to sharing our knowledge and expertise with you in the coming months and hope you will find the Training Centre to be an informative and rewarding professional development experience.
For information on training and registration, click here.
The World Health Organization has declared a level 6 influenza pandemic alert. Planned Parenthood Toronto has a solid pandemic plan in place, and we are implementing aspects of it accordingly.
Right now, we’re still operating as usual.
If you take any medications regularly (including birth control pills), we recommend that you stock up on them as it may be more difficult to access services if a Provincial Emergency is declared.
For updates on the situation, please check out the following links:
Toronto Public Health’s information page on swine flu.
Planned Parenthood Toronto's emergency preparedness and pandemic influenza factsheet is available here.
If a pandemic or a provincial emergency is declared, we may not be offering drop-in services, and our programs and services may be reduced. Please phone us at 416-961-0113 before coming in.
If you are currently a client of PPT's and pregnant, inquire about our new and useful hAndy Starter Kits. They consist of items for you and your baby, that you'll need on or after your delivery date - and the best part is that they're FREE! For more details, call 416.961.0113 x 166.
