Name: The Abstinence Skillset: Framing Abstinence as a Strength
Start: 2026-08-12T13:15:00-0400
End: 2026-08-12T14:15:00-0400

The Abstinence Skillset: Framing Abstinence as a Strength

LIMITED

Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

C152

Limited Capacity seats available

This interactive session reframes abstinence from a rigid rule and often imposed parental/guardian/ caregiver verbal expectation into a dynamic, empowering life skill centered on three aspects of abstinence. In this workshop we will review: (1) types of abstinence, (2) medical approach to abstinence, (3) 3 actionable questions to help communicate abstinence and (4) types of boundaries. Participants will practice how to communicate choices confidently by answering 3 questions.

The prioritized audience is teachers of middle and high school of all experience levels; health and family life educators are especially welcomed.

Speakers

Dr. Shaashawn Dial

Vice President of Education, The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood (VLPP)

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Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
C152

Middle School Staff, Social-Emotional Learning | High School Staff, Social-Emotional Learning

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