Teach Love: Psychological Further Education on Sex Education and Relationship Competence in Digital Format

Abstract

Teach Love is a participatory knowledge transfer project in which training and further education on current topics about sexuality, health, relationships, and love are implemented for teachers, social workers, and student teachers. The concept follows a four-step approach, consisting of a) input in line with the current state of research, b) psychologically guided journaling and reflections regarding the personal stance and attitudes of participants, c) knowledge transfer to practice and implementation, and d) evaluation and further development of the training. The aim of the project is for participants, once trained, to be able to navigate in current discourses and paradigms to build confidence and competence in accompanying children and adolescents making conscious and healthy decisions in both analog and digital conditions in life. In addition, the project builds a community, providing support and by all measures promoting resilience. In collaboration with scientists and practitioners from psychotherapy, body therapy, and midwifery, Teach Love creates an appreciative and protective space in which serious matters are discussed with confidence, trust, and joy. Formally, the offers include digital training formats, supervision, and communication via social media, as well as workshops and in person events.