EMPOWERING EDUCATION: Healthy Bodies and Lives
Inclusive Sexuality and Communication Education
About ETK Training
Our Mission
ETK Training is dedicated to enriching the lives of people with and without disabilities through empowerment education, training and support. This includes workshops and education directly for individuals, as well as supporting staff and families with communication skills, sexual self-advocacy and increased independence.
Who is ETK Training?
Emily is a sexuality educator and trainer. For 20 years, Emily has been providing training on a wide variety of topics, including supporting LGBTQ+ youth in schools, special education parent advocacy, transition services for teens, the basics of neurodiversity, transracial parenting, and trauma informed practices. Emily was a foster parent for 10 years and is a parent of children that need extra supports. Emily believes in both doing the work and helping others do the work as well. Autonomy, dignity of risk and self-love are at the core of Emily's beliefs and training philosophy. In addition to being a mom and trainer, Emily loves spending time with her pets and reading.
learning opportunties
Trainings for Staff
Trainings for Organizations
Trainings for Organizations
Prepare your staff to provide compassionate, factual supports to the individuals they serve.
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Trainings for Organizations
Trainings for Organizations
Trainings for Organizations
Organizations serving those with disabilities can provide education that gives ALL people the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed decisions about their bodies, relationships, health, and sexual health.
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Community Classes
Trainings for Organizations
ETK Training offers community classes to teens and young adults who want a safe space and trained adult to learn about health, sexuality, and communication. There are over 20 topics in the curriculum! If you aren't sure where to turn to give your loved one this specialized knowledge click here for information and upcoming dates.
Building Healthy Relationships at Work
Building connections can be difficult, and sometimes people need explicit instructions on how to do that within the area of employment. In this curriculum, Emily teaches individuals how to interact with customers and co-workers, creating inclusive and supportive employment environments.
Trainings for Parents
Coming Soon!
No Cost Training Opportunity
Emily is trained to provide Tending the Roots, a community-based training that helps service providers understand how toxic stress and trauma affect us. Participants will learn the connection between racism, our environments, and tough experiences. Book an appointment to find out more.