Live Virtual Workshops
Gender and Sexual Diversity in Youth
Credit Hours (CEC)
Gender and Sexual Diversity in Youth - Live Virtual - May 31-June 1, 2023; 9am-4pm Central Time
Early rate expires 05/10/2023
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
- Define aspects of gender and sexual diversity in youth
- Describe unique sources of stress for LGBT2SQ+ youth
- Identify seven key principles to which helpers can respond
- List key steps to build an affirmative approach
- Identify goals and steps for change in a helper’s work setting
*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view webinar materials
Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, personal reflection, case study exercises, delivered electronically.
Some of the Topics Included
- Our Sense of Identity: “Who Am I?”
- Key Aspects of Gender and Sexual Diversity
- Gender and Sexual Diversity Spectrum
- Affirmative Approaches to Disclosure
- The Negative Impacts of Minority Stress and Gender Dysphoria
- The Critical Periods in Development
- Strategies to Support Youth’s Needs
- The Influence of Family on Well-Being
- Considerations for Supporting Families
- Creating Safer Schools
Target Audience
This is an introductory–intermediate level workshop intended for school personnel, social service and health care professionals, counsellors, social workers, youth care workers, and anyone seeking a better understanding of how to create more accessible and welcoming environments for LGBT2SQ+ youth.
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Trainer: Reece Malone
Reece is a popular facilitator of our Gender and Sexual Diversity workshop. He is a Certified Sexuality Educator and Sexuality Education Supervisor with the American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. His private practice as a Certified Sexologist and Sex Therapist addresses a host of sexuality concerns that affect individuals and impact relationships. Reece specializes in topics related to equity and inclusion, sexual and gender diversity in youth and adults, and sex positive approaches in service delivery. He is passionate about building affirmative and safe environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two spirit, queer, and all individuals expressing the diversity of sexuality and gender. As a trainer, Reece believes in the value of diverse perspectives and participant authenticity. Reece is an engaging facilitator who values interactive and informative learning experiences.