More Than Milestones: Supporting the Sexual Health of Diverse Adolescents (On Demand-No CE)
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More Than Milestones: Supporting the Sexual Health of Diverse Adolescents (On Demand-CE)
Please Note: No continuing education credits (CE) are available for this free version of the course.
If you are seeking CE or a certificate of completion, you will need to enroll in the paid CE version.
Adolescent sexual health plays a critical role in the overall health and well-being of youth. This recorded webinar will provide an overview of the physical and social stages of maturation that adolescents may experience throughout their sexual development, while emphasizing the importance of individualized experiences stemming from diversity in identity, ability, environment, and access to resources. Learners will explore how to use this understanding to communicate effectively with adolescents about sexual health in ways that build trust and confidence. The training will also challenge learners to evaluate current practices in the field and identify opportunities for improvement and advocacy to better support adolescents across all stages of sexual development.
This training was originally held on September 16, 2025.
The contents of this recorded webinar are solely the responsibility of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the official views of AHI or any AHI Section.
Audience
The audience for this training includes medical professionals such as pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and mental health specialists who work with adolescents and young adults. Additionally, psychiatrists, social workers, health educators, and other professionals involved in adolescent sexual health care/education would benefit from this training.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the ways in which key developmental milestones in adolescent sexual development may vary based on a youth’s identity, ability, access, environment, and background.
- Identify communication strategies that are both culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate for adolescents from varied backgrounds at different developmental stages.
- Recognize the importance of adapting current practices to be more trauma-informed and inclusive of adolescents with different sexual health needs.
Speakers
Jarred Daniels, BS (he/him), Implementation Specialist, Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health
Kristen Harter, BA (they/them), Implementation Specialist, Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health
Susan Gilbert, MPA (she/her), Co-Director, National Coalition for Sexual Health
Planning Committee
Terrill Bravender, MD, MPH; Aubrey Huff, MPA; Scott Mooney, MA; Isabelle Birt, MPH; Elizabeth Kuzma, PhD, RN; Susan Radzilowski, MSW; Dana Thomas, MPH
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