Online

The aim of this interactive workshop is to enable participants to gain a practical understanding of best practices for working with trans people and their families. The main objective is to enable participants to understand the basic transgender and non-binary terminology and to feel more comfortable when working with trans people and their families.

At the end of this workshop participants should:

• Understand the various terminology and language that is important to transgender individuals. 
• Understand trans and gender non-conforming people and the life challenges they face. 
• Engage more effectively with trans and gender non-conforming people and their families
• Understand the treatment pathway process for trans people and their families in Ireland and abroad.
• Attain an understanding of some of the real-life challenges and co-existing issues experienced when working with trans people and gain practical skills to address them.
• Gain an insight into misunderstandings about trans people, dispelling myths
• Adapt practical skills for helping trans people and their loved ones to find the individual pathway that is right for them.

The methodology used in this training will be a combination of the following:

• Directed learning
• Group discussion and interaction
• Practical skills learning
• Suggestions for further learning and reading 

The training is suitable for managers and people leaders in corporate settings, universities, equality, diversity & inclusion teams, health professionals.

No specific entry requirements

For more information or to book, see the website https://www.thelearningcurve.ie/courses/remote-learning-transgender-awareness-workshop-1

The Learning Curve Institute will distribute a unique pre-course questionnaire to each participant in order to ensure the training meets the needs of everyone taking part and is tailored to the appropriate level, while also covering specific situations or scenarios as highlighted by the group.

The Learning Curve Institute offers a unique post course support system whereby participants are provided with the contact details of the trainer and are free to contact them with any questions they may have.