This page lists resources for you or your agency/school/organization to obtain training regarding LGBTQ+ and/or Trans & Gender Diverse Communities.
At the bottom of the page, there are online trainings that are appropriate for individuals to attend.
Local Organizations Providing LGBTQ+ Education (RI/MA)
Youth Pride
YPI offers a variety of LGBTQ trainings. We specialize in professional development trainings geared towards adult learners but we also go into schools and classrooms to speak with students. The two training courses we offer are LGBTQ 101 and Trans 101; each an hour and presented by one or two knowledgeable facilitators. During consultations, requestors can work with us to solidify the details of the training, get a better sense of what the training needs/goals are and can supplement additional information or topics you see fit/request. We want you to get the most from this training, so please let us know of any particular topics or issues you want addressed when connected with your trainer.
CONTACT
info@youthprideri.org
Syd LaBonte, LICSW they/them
Syd offers trainings for licensed mental health professionals, medical providers, schools, non-profits, businesses (such as group practices) and faith communities. Their clinical expertise is with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Cost is on a sliding scale, and trainings can be offered on weekdays, evenings, or weekends. Sample topics are listed below.
- LGBTQ+/gender diversity 101 (terminology, history, resources)
- Individual and family assessment and treatment with youth and families
- Case consultation or Q&A session
- Case studies / workshop
- Supporting parents along the acceptance continuum
- Supporting patients with non-medical gender affirmation interventions
- Creating an inclusive classroom/school/business
- Medical information relevant to the behavioral health provider
- Overview of LGBTQ+ resources in RI
- For parents/caregivers on caring for your trans or gender diverse child
Email Syd at Queer.Rhode.Island@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to schedule a training.
Thundermist Health Center
The Trans Health Access Team is available for trainings to facilitate training at your organization on building cultural and clinical competency in trans health care.
To learn more about training opportunities please fill out this form.
For more information, please contact: TransHealth@ThundermistHealth.org.
Tina Ingemi M. Ed. (she/they)
Founder of The LGBTour. Licensed School Counselor, Queer Curator of Learning Spaces
Mission: Centering intention and compassion in youth-centered spaces.
Vision: Provide curated learning experiences for educators, and youth serving organizations, to prioritize accountability for safe and compassionate spaces.
I offer one to one and group coaching for LGBTQIA+ affirming education, empathy rooted leadership, play based learning for youth serving organizations.
I offer expertise in the following subjects,
- Queer-Affirming School Culture and Policy
- Pronouns & Intentional Language 101
- LGBTQIA+ History
- LGBTQIA+ Youth Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
- Action for Next Steps and Accountability
- Facilitate Community in Student Groups
Inquire here to be one of the 10 Stops on the LGBTour to receive a FREE workshop for your organization.
Addyson Tucker, PhD they/them
Addyson Tucker (they/them) offers consultation and training for MH providers who write letters of referral for trans & nonbinary people or who provide care for LGBTQ+ individuals.
SAYFTEE Provider Trainings & Consultation
SAYFTEE is a socially conscious group practice offering a range of services including family therapy, individual therapy, couple/relationship therapy, groups, workshops, training, consultation, and supervision. We are committed to serving gender expansive and LGBTQI+ people and those who love them. We are especially passionate about providing a nurturing and supportive environment for youth and young adults to discover the most authentic version of themselves. SAYFTEE’s goal is to provide a safe place for connection that builds resilience to help strengthen families and communities.
A percentage of profits from SAYFTEE consultation groups will be used to increase access for families and individuals to participate in SAYFTEE programming and to support other like minded organizations.
URI Safe Zone Trainings
The Safe Zone Program evolved from the Welcome Project at URI which involved students, faculty, and staff in response to issues and needs of URI’s LGBTQ community. In conjunction with other programs and activities sponsored by the URI Gender and Sexuality Center, the Welcome Project played a significant role in advancing URI to recognition in The Advocate’s Comprehensive Guide to Colleges and Universities with the Best Programs, Services, and Student Organizations for LGBT Students.
We offer a 2 hour workshop to train on basic issues affecting the LGBTQ community and how to be an ally. Register for one of our open Safe Zone dates below, or contact our office to schedule a workshop for your office, department, or group!
National/Virtual Trainings
TSER – Trans Student Educational Resources
TSER facilitates several workshops, each of which is a collaborative learning experience between attendees and workshop hosts. We can tailor any of these workshops to fit your needs. We present at conferences, events, schools, colleges, universities, and more! If you’d like to request a workshop, you can contact us at tser@transstudent.org.
Writing Clinical Letters of Referral for Gender Affirming Medical Care – Simple Practice pre recorded 2 hour training. $29, 2 CEUs
Your referral letter can be the bridge allowing a trans client to receive gender-affirming hormone replacement, surgery, or other medical procedures. This course shows you how, addresses key questions, and provides letter templates.
The Affirmative Couch – CNM, Kink, and LGBTQIA+ Training for Therapists
Being LGBTQIA+*, consensually non-monogamous, or a kinkster entails unique challenges. Sexuality-, gender-, and/or relationship-expansive people face discrimination in employment, housing, religion, and even with medical and mental health service providers. Many face abandonment or erasure from family and friends. Additionally, these communities are not cohesive, and discrimination can be also found within.
As a result, members of sexuality-, gender-, and/or relationship-expansive communities seek mental health services at a higher rate than their cisgender, heterosexual, non-kink and/or monogamous counterparts. They often struggle to find psychotherapists who will understand their unique experiences, provide a safe space, and demonstrate knowledge in working with LGBTQIA+, consensually non-monogamous, and/or kink clients. This is why we offer CNM, kink, and LGBTQ continuing education courses for therapists and affirmative psychotherapy continuing education courses.
Trans 101 Options
https://transequality.org/trans-101
https://erickahart.podia.com/gender-101
https://www.affirmlab.org/gaptraining
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