From Cis-gender, Transgender to Non-binary Del will exam the gender spectrum today. What does it mean to identify as Trans or non-binary? What are the issues faced by people in the Trans community in accessing services. Del will offer an overview of terminology and, pronouns as well as examining the mental health implications and barriers to accessing support. Del will also look at the impact of transphobia in a gender critical environment which has brought politicians, celebrities and academics offering conflicting views. How can we ensure that the voices of all gender identities are heard?
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- To offer a welcoming service to people of all gender identities and receptive to their specific needs
- To be more aware of the impact of transphobia
- To better understand the gender spectrum and what different identities might mean to the individual
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- Counsellors, therapists and other practitioners who want to engage with this client group
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- By being better informed about Trans people you will be better able to market yourself as trans friendly service
Course Content
Presenter
Del has over twenty years’ experience working with marginalised and heavily stigmatised groups including LGBTQIA+, people involved in Chemsex and substance misuse, male survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse, people living with HIV, and those involved in the sex industry. He has developed and delivered services for the NHS, Terrence Higgins Trust, National Ugly Mugs and SurvivorsUK where he is still the Senior Facilitator in their groupwork programme and runs the Surviving Chemsex group. He is the founder of Delversity and the Chair of The Josephine Butler Society.
