Course curriculum

    1. All about the learning platform

    2. Welcome from The President of The Advocacy Academy

    1. Video #1 Trauma and Sexuality

    2. Handout #1: Circles of Sexuality

    3. Pause and Reflect #1

    1. Video #2 Healing and Agency

    2. Pause and Reflect #2

    3. Consent Stones

    1. Video #3 Pleasure

    2. Identifying Sources of Pleasure

    1. References and Resources

    2. Feedback

About this course

  • $39.00
  • 12 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Instructor, T. Nicole Cirone, will focus on the impact of traumatic events on one's sense of self and feelings around safety and agency in relationships.

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Learning Objectives

  • 1

    Participants will reflect on how trauma can impact a person's sense of self and feelings of safety in relationships with others.

  • 2

    Participants will consider how recommending self-intimacy-encouraging techniques such as reconnection with the body through self-sensual practices, journaling and yoga can help their clients and loved ones reclaim agency and practice safety and consent, which can function as an important part of their healing.

  • 3

    Participants will engage in thoughtful exercises in which they will process, in writing and discussion, their own understanding of how trauma might impact their practice and relationships with self and others.

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Instructor: T. Nicole Cirone, Sex Educator

T. Nicole Cirone

Trainer

T Nicole Cirone (she/her) is an educator with classroom experience in both secondary and higher education. Ms. Cirone holds a dual concentration MFA in Creative Writing with specializations in Poetry and Creative Non-Fiction; an MA in English Literature and Writing; a BA in Italian Studies; and a BA in Political Science/International Relations. She is currently a graduate student in the Human Sexuality Education program at Widener University, with a 2024 expected completion date for her Master of Education degree in Human Sexuality Education. Nicole is a published author of essays, poetry and a novel. She is also a certified yoga instructor (200-hour RYT). She believes in a holistic approach to education and wellness that can include writing and yoga as part of the learning process; and she offers culturally conscious, age-appropriate, trauma-informed theory and fact-based workshops and curricula to organizations seeking sexuality educators on the topics of the menopause, sexual wellness in adults mid-life and beyond, teen sexuality education and memorable messages.

FAQ

  • What can I expect from a "LIVE" course?

    Upon purchase, you will have access to a learning platform with a welcome message, a Zoom link, and some resources to review. On the date of the live course, you will log in to your Thinkific account and click the link to the Zoom meeting. There is no pre-work required, but some resources (articles, videos, etc.) might be available for you to enjoy ahead of time. Learners will have access to the platform and it's resources for 1 month after the live event.

  • What can I expect from an "on demand" course?

    Upon purchase, you will have access to a learning platform with videos, exercises, quizzes, and articles. Complete the course materials at your own place. Some learners will finish in one sitting, while others may take several days or weeks. Learners will have access for 90 days (3 months) from the time of purchase, unless they have purchased a subscription package, which allows ongoing access beyond 3 months.

  • I'm curious about the "custom" options. What are they?

    The Advocacy Academy can build a course tailored to the needs of your organization/ team. The course can be designed in many different ways: (1) In Thinkific (like an on demand course), (2) Live on Zoom, or (3) Live onsite at your company/ organization. Email [email protected] to set up a meeting to discuss.

  • Will I receive CEUs if I participate in a course?

    If you are looking for CEUs for credentialed advocates, NACP or D-SAACP are the accrediting bodies for that certification. On their websites, they indicate that you do not need pre-approval for CEU courses that you may take. Anything related to victim advocacy should count. The staff at The Advocacy Academy can help with any documentation that you need. If you are looking for social work, nursing, or any other kind of CEUs, please contact your accrediting body to find out the requirements. Typically, we able to provide the proper documentation needed for professionals across many disciplines to receive CEUs. It might just require a little leg work!

  • Can I enroll my entire team?

    Yes. If you have a large group of people to enroll, email [email protected] for assistance. You can just send a list with each person's name and email address. We can upload it to the system, rather than entering them one at a time.

  • How do I enroll in all of the courses at once?

    From our homepage, find the option titled "Ultimate Advocate Bundle." You can enroll in all of the on demand courses at a discounted rate, and you will receive a year of access, rather than the standard 30 days that usually comes with an on demand course.

  • I still have a question. What should I do?

    Email [email protected]