Local (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
(401) 421-5626
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.
Transgender Whole Healthcare Program at EBCAP
EBCAP’s Transgender Whole Healthcare program offers a wide spectrum of training and professional development opportunities. Each training opportunity is tailored to the needs of the requesting entity, and as such cost varies. Topics focus on LGBTQIA+ culture, needs, and healthcare. Some examples include LGBTQIA+ Allyship, Best Practices for Collecting Demographic Data in Healthcare, Gender Affirming Care Basics, and Supporting Gender Diverse Youth. Sessions can be in person, remote, or hybrid, and can be tailored for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Please contact TransHealthInitiative@ebcap.org for more information and with training requests.
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.
Syd Loiselle, LICSW they/them
About: Hi! I am Syd. I am a non-binary Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Rhode Island. I work in a pediatric gender clinic as well as at a non-profit that provides intensive, home based family therapy to youth and families. In addition, I am the conference coordinator for the 2023-2024 Rhode Island Trans Health Conferences. I graduated with a Master’s in Social Work (2019) from Rhode Island College and have focused my education and practice on gender diversity and attachment. As an active member of the queer community, I frequently participate in community pride & advocacy events.
Services: I have experience facilitating trainings for licensed mental health professionals, medical providers, schools, non-profits, businesses (such as group practices) and faith communities. Although my clinical expertise is with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, most trainings are able to be adapted for those serving the adult population.
I have offered trainings on the following topics (and more!) and am open to tailoring trainings to specific needs.
- 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
- Medical information relevant to the behavioral health provider
- Overview of LGBTQ+ resources in RI
- Gender affirming & trauma informed massage
Important Details:
- I charge on a sliding scale from $50/hour to $250/hour. Trainings can range from 1-3 hours. I also accept service exchanges. I offer a few pro bono trainings each year, so even if you don’t have a budget, feel free to outreach me.
- Trainings can be offered on weekdays, evenings, or weekends.
- I at times have a co-facilitator.
- Email me at Queer.Rhode.Island@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to schedule a training.
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 Only
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.
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