Trainings

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Creating Safe Spaces : Affirming Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth and Adults

A two day long training using interactive teaching methods and hands on exercises, focusing on the important elements which contribute to creating safe and welcoming environments for lesbian, gay and bisexual (lgb) individuals, couples and families in schools, health and social service agencies, community organizations, and other relevant settings.

“It Takes a Village”: Supporting Transgender and Gender Variant Children and Youth

This training was developed for those working with children, youth and families whether in the area of health and social services, education, community services etc. .

This 7 hour training is recognized by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ) for continuing education credits

Towards a Collaborative Model for Transgender Health

This training has been developed for health and social service professionals working to improve access to services for trans people. Participants will be trained to assess for hormone treatment and surgeries.

This 20 hour training is recognized by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ) for continuing education credits

Assessing Same-Sex Couples in Foster Care and Adoption Services

This training will provide competency in the assessments of same-sex couples, outlining important differences from heterosexual couples, and what these future parents may need to be aware of as they are considering adoption or foster care.

Shifting paradigms: A primer for working with transgender individuals

The goal of this training is to help anyone working in the schools or health and mental health fields, to better understand the issues and challenges experienced by transgender and transsexual individuals.

This 3 hour training is recognized by the Quebec Board/College of Psychologists (OPQ) for continuing education credits

Integrating Trans Women in Women-focused Services

Information and sensitization session for counselors, workers and board members working in women focused services (women’s centers, shelters etc.) as they consider whether to/how to welcome trans* women in their organizations.

Supporting Families With Gender Atypical Children

As health professionals we are in a unique position to support and guide parents who turn to us for help and assist them in becoming supportive and protective advocates for their child.

Running and Compiling Focus Groups and Data Collection

Experienced in qualitative and quantitative research, the Institute can organize, execute and evaluate focus groups and surveys among client groups, employee groups or the public, related to services offered or planned by your organization.

Evaluating Initiatives to Reduce Homophobia

Through interviews, surveys and focus groups, the Institute has the resources and experience to evaluate your organization's attempts to reduce homophobia, and to suggest adjustments to your current initiatives.

HIV Prevention for LGBT People

Gay and bisexual men have been the target of most public prevention campaigns aimed at preventing HIV and other STI prevention in Canada. What are the risks for lesbians? For trans men and women?

Gay Men’s Health Theory

This training will examine the history of the Gay Men’s Health movement, its successes and challenges, and how health, education and social services might evolve as a result of this movement.

Aging in the Gay and Lesbian Community

This training will help public and community based organizations that work with elders to begin the process of adapting their services to the needs of sexual minority elders.

Counseling Same-Sex Couples

For those who work with couples and families, this training will introduce the very important differences that may positively or negatively influence the experiences of our clients who are in same-sex relationships.

Reducing Homophobia in the Workplace

This training will introduce the basic concepts of diversity and how to make your work environment more inclusive and supportive for employees who belong to sexual minorities.

Gender Variant Expression in Children : What Little Boys Who Prefer Pink and Little Girls Who Prefer Blue Have To Teach Us

As a society we are ill-equipped and often uncomfortable when confronted with a child’s unconventional gender expression. This workshop explores the complex issues of gender development.