POWER UP EVENTS
We offer a number of our Workshops Live throughout the year. We update this page regularly. Check back often & join our community to stay in the loop.
K-7 Morning Series
for Schools & Families
A 7-part series covering topics such as private body parts, consent, puberty and hygiene. This series runs from September 26 to November 28, Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. Sessions are on Zoom and open to schools ($175/session) and families ($27/session). Click the button below to register on Eventbrite.
Tuesdays: 10 am
September through
November, 2023
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Grade 7-12 Morning Series for Schools & Families
Tuesdays: 10 am
January/February 2024
A 7-part series covering topics such as consent, relationships, sexting and pornography. This series will be offered in January and February, 2024, Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. Sessions are on Zoom and open to schools ($175/session) and families ($39.97/session). Click the button below to register on Eventbrite.
7-Part Teen Series
in the evening
Wednesdays: 6:30 pm
September 2023 through May 2024
Similar to the morning series, this 7-part series will cover topics such as consent, relationships, sexting and pornography. This series will be offered from September 2023 through May 2024, Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Sessions are on Zoom.
SAVE 30% by registering for all 7!! Click the link below.
Period Talk with Kerri
Location:
In-person: Feb 4/Apr28
Zoom: Nov 26
Dates and Times:
Sunday, November 26, 2023
3:00 - 4:30 pm (PST)
Sunday, February 4, 2024
3:00 - 4:30 pm (PST)
Sunday, April 28, 2024
3:00 - 4:30 pm (PDT)
This engaging and informative event will include:
1. Introductions
2. Family 1, 2, 3
3. Trusted adults
4. Vulva model
5. Reproductive system
6. Reproductive sort
7. Questions
a. Why do we have a period?
b. What is a period?
c. When will I get my period?
d. What to expect? Symptoms?
e. Managing Emergencies
f. Period management (TSS)
g. Hygiene
h. Build a period kit
i. Q&A
Supporting Kids with
Disabilities - Full Day
Workshop with Cynthia
Lockrey
Location:
Nanaimo/October
Duncan/November
Date and Time:
October 18, 2023
November 15, 2023
9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
Morning Session:
Instructor – Cynthia Lockrey
Raising a child with special needs can be challenging,
rewarding, frustrating and isolating. As a mother and
advocate living this journey, I will share some practical tips
to help participants be their child’s voice.
Afternoon Session:
Sexual Health Education for Children in K-7
with Special Needs Instructor – Kerri Isham www.powerupworkshops.ca
Calling all early childhood educators, (foster) parents/ teachers of children in K-Grade 7, social workers, grandparents raising grandchildren and ANYONE who works with or cares for children.
Session Dates: Nanaimo in October, Duncan in November
Talking About Consent
Location:
Zoom
Date and Time:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
6:30 - 8:00 pm (PDT)
A 7-Part Sexual Health Education Series for Teens and Adults
Consent is a life skill that should be practice long before it has anything to do with sex.
In this workshop you will learn about:
1. The Age of Consent for Sexual Activity
2. The four criteria of consent.
3. Discuss 4 common scenarios in youth's lives
This workshop is for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 12-18.
Teens 12+ can attend accompanied by an adult.
Talking About Relationships
Location:
Zoom
Date and Time:
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
6:30 - 8:00 pm (PDT)
A 7-Part Sexual Health Education Series for Teens and Adults
This workshop focuses on healthy and unhealthy qualities in relationships, whether it be a friendship or a romantic relationship.
Gas-lighting and the abuse cycle will be discussed.
With the support and guidance from trusted adults, teenagers will be able to experience healthier relationships.
This workshop is for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 12-18.
Teens 12+ can attend accompanied by an adult.
Talking About Safer Sex
Location:
Zoom
Date and Time:
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
6:30 - 8:00 pm (PST)
A 7-Part Sexual Health Education Series for Teens and Adults
Learning about safer sex practices makes it more meaningful and comfortable for everyone.
In this workshop you will learn about:
1. Your Parts and how to look after them
2. Boundaries
3. Permissions
4. Precautions
5. STI/Testing
6. Resources
This workshop is for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 12-18.
Teens 12+ can attend accompanied by an adult.
Talking About Sexting
Location:
Zoom
Date and Time:
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 pm (PST)
A 7-Part Sexual Health Education Series for (Pre) Teens and Adults
Sexting refers to the sending of sexual messages, photos or videos using a mobile device.
In this workshop, you will learn about...
1. Why would someone ask someone to send them a nude?
2. Why would someone send a nude?
3. What are the risks to sending nudes?
4. What are the legalities for taking, sharing or storing nudes?
5. How to reduce risk
This workshop is for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 12-18.
Teens 12+ can attend accompanied by an adult.
Talking About Pornography
Location:
Zoom
Date and Time:
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 pm (PST)
A 7-Part Sexual Health Education Series for Teens and Adults.
It is not about if your child/children will view pornography, it is about when.
Schools and families must intentionally filter out inappropriate sexual images so that they are not viewed by children. Nearly 50% of children who see pornography by accident say they can't forget that first image. The largest group of viewers of internet pornography is children 12-17. Want to learn more about the long-term impacts of pornography viewing? Want to learn how to talk to your kids? Then this workshop is for you!
This workshop is for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 12-18.
Teens 12+ can attend accompanied by an adult.
Talking About Gender & Sexual Orientation
Location:
Zoom
Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 pm (PDT)
A 7-Part Sexual Health Education Series for Teens and Adults
Let's celebrate diversity!
In this workshop, you will learn about...
1. What gender is and is not.
2. Identity
3. Gender Expression
4. Biological Sex
5. Sexual Orientation
6. The Gender Unicorn
This workshop is for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 12-18.
Teens 12+ can attend accompanied by an adult.
Talking About Sex Trafficking
Location:
Zoom
Date and Time:
Wednesday, May 24, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 pm (PDT)
A 7-Part Sexual Health Education Series for Teens and Adults
Let's shine some light on a dark topic.
In this workshop, you will learn about:
1. The definition of sex trafficking
2. Who is trafficking who
3. Luring tactics used
4. Recruitment
5. Barriers to exiting
6. Resources
This workshop is for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 12-18.
Teens 12+ can attend accompanied by an adult.
Puberty: Coming to a Body Near You (Lesson #1)
We all have a body. It's ok to learn about it, talk about it, and ask questions about it. In this workshop we will discuss private body part names, as well as when and where these scientific names should be used. We will also explore the physical, emotional, and social changes of puberty. Be prepared to laugh.
With fun, meaningful and hands-on activities, our children can learn to be open and confident with these sensitive topics. This workshop will be entertaining, engaging and informative.
Sexual Health Education for Children with Support Needs (K-7)
Location:
TBA
Date and Time:
COMING SOON
Calling all early childhood educators, parents of primary aged children, social workers, teachers, grand-parents raising grand-children and ANYONE who works with or cares for children.
Sexual Health Education for Youth with Support Needs (Grade 8+)
Location:
TBA
Date and Time:
COMING SOON
Calling all educators, parents of teens, social workers, teachers, grand-parents raising grand-children and ANYONE who works with or cares for youth.
In this workshop you will learn about:
1. What is Sexuality
2. Circles of Sexuality
3. Messaging towards youth with support needs
4. Why teach sexual health education to teens with support needs
5. Risk Factors
6. Teaching to chronological age, not cognitive age
7. What teens need to know and when
8. Modifying sexuality topics
9. Delivery methods
10. Resources
11. Trouble-shooting sexual behaviours
How to Talk to Children AND Youth About Pornography
Location:
TBA
Date and Time:
COMING SOON
It is not about if children and youth will view pornography, it is about when.
Schools and families must intentionally filter out inappropriate sexual images so that they are not viewed by children. Nearly 50% of children who see pornography by accident say they can't forget that first image. According to a 2018 study in NZ (Youth and Porn) 25% of kids under 12 have accessed pornography. The largest group of viewers of internet pornography is children 12-17. The biggest problem with our kids seeing pornography isn't that it's about sex, but that it's about unrealistic sex. Want to learn more about the long-term impacts of pornography viewing? Want to learn how to talk to children and youth? Then this workshop is for you!
This workshop is for anyone who works with or raises kids ages 6-18.
