AIMS
To understand the challenges faced by those living with Gender Dysphoria and how best to support them
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will be able to
- Understand what Gender Dysphoria is
- Be aware of some of the challenges that people living with Gender Dysphoria experience
- Know ways to support a person living with Gender Dysphoria
- Know some organisations that can provide specialists support
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Gender Dysphoria
- Sex and Gender
- What is Gender Identity?
- What is Gender Dysphoria?
- Symptoms of Gender Dysphoria
The Challenges
- Transitioning
- Stigma
- Cultural Beliefs
- Mental Health
- Treatments
- Waiting Times
Supporting People With Gender Dysphoria
- Equality Legislation
- Respect
- Disclosure
- Pronouns
- Counselling
Signposting and Resources
- Tranzwiki
- GIRES
- Stonewall
- Beaumont Trust
- Imperial College Gender Survey Service
- Mermaids
- Tavistock & Portman Gender Identity Development Service
Course information
- Link for training will be emailed 48 hours prior to the course
- No Refunds for non-attendance
- Delegates to login 15 minutes before the start of the course to register
- Mics must be working
- Quiz will be carried out at the end of the session and Knowledge Gaps filled
- Camera's must be on at all times
- If Camera's and Mics not working admittance will be denied with no refund.
- Must be in a suitable place to undertake training.
- Pen & Paper required for taking notes.
