This religious supplement to Our Whole Lives for Older Adults provides the spiritual tools to undertake a sexuality education program rich with reflection, conversation, meaning making, and personal growth. Includes ritual, faith-based readings and discussion questions that connect sexuality and spirituality as well as values and behavior. Deepens understanding of Unitarian Universalist and United Church of Christ history and commitment to healthy sexuality.
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Supporting Sexuality Education in Your Congregation
Unitarian Universalist Religious Companion to Our Whole Lives: Sexuality Education for Older Adults
Introduction to the Unitarian Universalist Companion
Sources of Information and Assistance
To the Facilitators
UU Facilitator Resource 1: Unitarian Universalist Principle Cards
UU Facilitator Resource 2: Words for Lighting and Extinguishing the Chalice
UNIT ONE: Exploring Ideas about Sexuality
Workshop One: Sexuality and Values
Workshop Two: Attitudes about Aging
Workshop Three: Examining Sexual Scripts
UNIT TWO: You, As a Sexual Being
Workshop Four: The Sexual Body
Workshop Five: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
UNIT THREE: Relationships
Workshop Six: Intimacy
Workshop Seven: Sexual Consent and Boundaries
Workshop Eight: Family Matters
Workshop Nine: Sexuality and Loss
Workshop Ten: Reframing Sexuality, Disability, and Chronic Illness
UNIT FOUR: Changes and Challenges
Workshop Eleven: Body Image
Workshop Twelve: Dating as an Older Adult
Workshop Thirteen: Safer Sex
Workshop Fourteen: Sex Play beyond Basics
Selected Bibliography
United Church of Christ Religious Companion to Our Whole Lives: Sexuality Education for Older Adults
Introduction to the United Church of Christ Companion
A Brief History
Principles Guiding the United Church of Christ Commitment to Sexuality Education
To the Facilitators
UCC Facilitator Resource 1: Take Away Reflection Cards
UNIT ONE: Exploring Ideas about Sexuality
Workshop One: Sexuality and Values
Workshop Two: Attitudes about Aging
Workshop Three: Examining Sexual Scripts
UNIT TWO: You, As a Sexual Being
Workshop Four: The Sexual Body
Workshop Five: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
UNIT THREE: Relationships
Workshop Six: Intimacy
Workshop Seven: Sexual Consent and Boundaries
Workshop Eight: Family Matters
Workshop Nine: Sexuality and Loss
Workshop Ten: Reframing Sexuality, Disability, and Chronic Illness
UNIT FOUR: Changes and Challenges
Workshop Eleven: Body Image
Workshop Twelve: Dating as an Older Adult
Workshop Thirteen: Safer Sex
Workshop Fourteen: Sex Play beyond Basics
Sources of Information and Assistance
Selected Bibliography
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