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You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: Cultivating Cultural Agility
Cultural humility teaches us that we can never truly understand cultures that are different from ours, but we can seek to be open and curious and (dare I say it) humble when working with populations we don’t personally identify with.
Gay and Grey: Supporting LGBTQ Elders
Our elders deserve our very best. Are they getting it?
If you’re providing support to seniors, you may wonder how to tailor your services for LGBTQ+ clients.
They/Them/Theirs: Understanding Gender in the Workplace
More and more people are coming out as non-binary, or otherwise need unique considerations around their names and pronouns. But some employees struggle with this shift, not understanding the importance of respectful pronoun usage or simply finding it difficult to adjust their language to keep up with the times. This shame-free workshop teaches the ins and outs of proper pronoun usage at work, providing an interactive journey through the what, why, and how of inclusive pronoun practices.
Keeping Your Cool: Effective Allyship Engagement
All too often, individuals who want to create inclusive environments struggle to engage effectively across lines of difference. Discussions can get heated while everyone tries to keep their cool while discussing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and it can be difficult to know how to navigate multiple points of view.
Beyond Rainbow Flags: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Fertility
More and more LGBTQ+ people are pursuing fertility treatment in order to build their families and prepare for the future. But fertility organizations often lag behind what the community needs. LGBTQ+ people find that paperwork doesn’t represent them, the language used online and in the office isn’t inclusive, and providers aren’t always sure what adjustments need to be made for these modern patients.
Seahorse Dads and Unicorn Moms: Transgender Fertility Considerations
It seems that every week, new data about transgender fertility comes out. As transgender language and community considerations continue to evolve, so do the medical realities of what is possible for fertility preservation, regaining fertility, and pregnancy. This session is designed to educate learners about the ins and outs of transgender fertility considerations. This engaging session will provide evidence-based information designed to increase learners’ knowledge of the topic.