Belfast Family Support Hub Network Training – Gender Awareness

Belfast Family Support Hub Network Training

Gender Awareness Session

 Topics Covered:

• What is meant by LGBTQIA+
• Explanation of term Queer
• Factors impacting LGBTQIA+ people  – group discussion
• Sexuality and sexual orientation explained
• Biological sex, gender identity, gender expression
• Non-Binary identity
• Transgender identity
• Transgender experience in NI
• LGBTQIA+ Community & Professional practice – group discussion
• Mental health implications for LGBTQIA+ people
• Coming out
• How to be more LGBTQIA+ inclusive
• Q&A session

Key Learning Points:

• Understanding the terminology
• Understanding issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community
• How to be more inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ community

 

Date:              Wednesday 31 January 2024

Time:             10.00am – 12.30pm (registration from 9.45am)

 Venue:         

Whiterock Day Centre

6 Whiterock Grove

BELFAST

BT12 7RQ

 

Speaker:       Jo Mc Parland

 Booking of places is on a first come basis. If oversubscribed, places will be limited to one person per organisation.

Please book a place by Friday 22 December 23 via email; James.Tolcher@belfasttrust.hscni.net