September 4, 2025
You’re likely already registered for #HealthyTeen25—that’s huge (and if not, there’s still time to register)! But what if you could walk away with even more tools, strategies, and inspiration to fuel your work?
That’s where our Learning Add-On Sessions come in. These skill-building trainings happenbefore the official kick-off on Monday afternoon, giving you a powerful head start to your conference experience. Think of the Learning Add-Ons as a bonus upgrade—a chance to dive deeper, sharpen your skills, and connect with others who are passionate about the same work.
Here’s a look at what’s waiting for you:
Take A Seat! | Crystal Ellis & Michelle Linschoten, MSW, MPH
Full-Day Training | Monday, October 6 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM ET
Cost: $275
Based on the Sexuality Educator Antiracist Training (SEAT) authored by Dr. Lexx Brown-James, this powerful session equips sexuality professionals to confront, interrupt, and challenge racism in education and service spaces. Through experiential learning, participants will gain practical skills to reduce harm, utilize trauma-responsive care, and move beyond centering “white supremacy culture” in their work.
Creating Safer Spaces | Jaymie Campbell, PhD
Full-Day Training | Monday, October 6 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM ET
Cost: $275
If you work with transgender and non-binary young people, this session is for you. Explore community perspectives, gender bias, and strategies to respond to misinformation while supporting gender-expansive youth in schools and beyond. You’ll also walk away with the Trans-Affirming Schools Project Resource Guide and a tailored action plan to bring back to your community.
Reimagining Sex Education Through Play: A Collective Dreaming Experience | Jesse Greenfield, MPH, CHES
Half-Day Training | Monday, October 6 | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Cost: $165
What if sex education was more creative, embodied, and joyful? This workshop invites participants into a space of play, dreaming, and somatic practice—drawing inspiration from Octavia Butler, adrienne maree brown, and Tricia Hersey—to imagine a future where sex ed is transformative and liberatory. Expect games, movement, and collaborative visioning that will leave you inspired and reconnected.
Build-A-Skill: Designing for Skills-Based Family Communication | Lauren Barineau
Half-Day Training | Monday, October 6 | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Cost: $165
Families are at the heart of sexual health education, and this session will help you design effective, skills-based workshops that empower parents and caregivers to talk openly and shame-free with their kids. You’ll go beyond slides and discussion questions to build real, objective-driven workshops. By the end, you’ll leave with a workshop you can implement immediately, plus the tools to design even more in the future.
Why Learning Add-On Sessions Are Worth It:
- Hands-on learning: These aren’t lectures; they’re interactive, skills-building trainings designed to give you practical strategies you can implement right away.
- Focused time: You’ll have space to zero in on one area of growth before the busy conference days begin.
- Stronger connections: Smaller group trainings mean more face-to-face time with facilitators and peers.
- Exclusive access: These sessions are available only to add-on ticket holders—so you’ll be part of something special.
- Make the most of your investment: You already set aside the funds and the time to come to #HealthyTeen25, so make the most of your investment with a Learning Add-On.
Whether you’re looking to level up your facilitation skills, strengthen your youth engagement strategies, or explore innovative practices, the Learning Add-Ons are your chance to go further. Don’t miss out—spots are limited, and they’re filling fast!
