Develop a deeper understanding of the LGBTQ community, emphasizing the transgender and non-binary population and how to provide gender-affirming support using peer support principles.
Objectives
1. Exploring and gaining a deeper understanding of LGBTQ history and why it matters
2. Use essential vocabulary and articulate nonjudgmental language that is affirming and culturally relevant while avoiding harmful and/or outdated terms and expressions
3. Explore and understand increased risk of mental health difficulties including suicidality, negative impact of transphobic comments, and adverse impact of gender dysphoria on daily functioning
4. Support the need for protective factors such as natural supports, community, and access to programs to reduce impact
5. Appraise risk factors such as rejection, lack of access, stigma, discrimination and violence, being misgendered, and “dead named” all adversely impact educational and substance use outcomes for transgender folx
6. Implement holistic strategies, wholistic approaches, and peer support principles to offer gender affirming support
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Date: Monday-Friday, June 12th – 16th, 2023
Time: 2:00PM – 5:00PM CT
Facilitator: Dominique Christian
Cost: Free