Our Empowering Educators series is designed to help educators understand and address the unique needs of LGBTQ youth, specifically gender & non-conforming youth.
Our training covers crucial topics such as gender identity, inclusive language, and best practices for supporting transgender students in an educational setting. By equipping your staff with this knowledge, we aim to foster a safer and more welcoming environment for everyone.
We offer three unique workshops that cater to different departments within the educational system, ensuring that your entire community is equipped with the tools to create a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Building a Safe School Environment: Policies and Practices for LGBTQ+ Youth
| Length: | 6 hours (or two, 3 hour blocks) |
| Cost: | $1,497 |
This training course provides you with foundational knowledge as well as a blueprint for creating policies and procedures to protect yourselves, your staff, and your students. This workshop is intended for management and policy makers within the organization.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key concepts and definitions related to gender dysphoria, trans identities, and gender non-conforming youth
- Identify common challenges and mental health issues associates with gender dysphoria
- Explore the role of family, school, and community in the lives of young people with gender dysphoria.
- Understand policies and procedures that should be put in place in order to:
- Protect vulnerable youth
- Protect and educate employees
- Enhance your educational program and create an appealing environment
- Implement practical changes to your educational program to ensure that youth feel supported and safe at school
Inclusive Classroom: Understanding and Supporting Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
| Length: | 6 hours (or two, 3 hour blocks) |
| Cost: | $1,497 |
This course is designed for teachers, educational assistants, administrative staff, and other staff within the school system who are not mental health professionals or in management positions.
This program provides a solid foundation of understanding for staff, including terminology, developmental cycles in youth, and how to address concerns related to sexuality and gender in youth.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key concepts and definitions related to gender dysphoria, trans identities, and gender non-conforming youth
- Recognize the developmental aspects of gender identity in children and adolescents.
- Identify common challenges and mental health issues associated with gender dysphoria.
- Explore the role of family, school, and community in the lives of young people with gender dysphoria.
- Learn practical ways to address real issues through case studies, including questions of sexuality and gender identity.
Therapeutic Insights: Supporting Gender Non-Conforming Youth in Educational Settings
| Length: | 6 hours (or two, 3 hour blocks) |
| Cost: | $1,497 |
This course is designed for counsellors, Psychotherapists, and other direct support staff to youth in the school system. The course will cover theoretical frameworks, practical interventions, and case studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of gender dysphoria in this demographic.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will:
- Understand the key concepts and definitions related to gender dysphoria, trans identities, and gender non-conforming youth
- Recognize the developmental aspects of gender identity in children and adolescents.
- Identify common challenges and mental health issues associated with gender dysphoria.
- Apply evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support young people with gender dysphoria.
- Explore the role of family, school, and community in the lives of young people with gender dysphoria.
- Gain insights from case studies to apply learned concepts in practice.
- Feel confident in working with LGBTQ+ youth
This program is flexible, meaning you can choose to purchase a bundle to do all of the workshops, or you can do them independently. Save $500 when you purchase the bundled price will all three workshops!
| Bundled Cost: | $3,997 |
Interested, but unsure if this program is right for your organization? Contact us today to learn more about what we offer, and to create a customized program to fit your needs.
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