Understanding the Whole-Person Centred approach to inspire authentic human connection
Within the scope of defining sexuality, complexities are often overlooked when delivering education to young people. We know that each person experiences and expresses their sexuality differently, and that influences come from a wide range of external interactions. Yet the tendency can sometimes be to focus on the biological and ‘safe’ zones of discussion, rather than engaging young people to think more deeply about the interwoven dimensions and how it applies to them.
Increasingly, research suggests that messages from visual media may provide a one-dimensional and limited representation of sexuality. The Whole-person Centred Sexuality model provides a grounded approach for teens to understand themselves and be inspired towards authentic human connection. It offers a visual representation that can be easily taught to teens, educators and youth workers grappling with understanding relationships and sexuality.
