LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship, Workshop 3 of 3: Inclusive Practices

LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship, Workshop 3 of 3: Inclusive Practices

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Location: Virtual/Online

Instructor: Robin Lang, WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program Manager

CE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time.

Course Description:

In this workshop, we cover LGBTQ+ cultural competencies and ways to be a better ally. Topics include sexual identities, gender identities, gender expression, emotional attraction, sexual attraction, intersectionality, dominant culture, pronouns, inclusive practices, privilege, and coming out.

Learning Objectives:

The overarching objective of this workshop is, that by learning about LGBTQ+ veteran experiences, available resources, and inclusive practices, it will help participants create a welcoming environment where LGBTQ+ veterans can receive their benefits or services without fear of mistreatment. Participants will:

Understand cultural competence and allyship.
Recognize symbols of allyship and their impact.
Identify common sexual identities and gender identities.
Understand gender binary and non-binary folx.
Identify and recognize common LGBTQ+ flags.
Understand the process of coming out.
Understand the impact of Intersectionality.
Understand gender pronouns and pronoun etiquette.
Identify and recognize the impact of Dominant Culture.
Differentiate between Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sex assigned at birth, Physical attraction and Emotional attraction.
Understand common terms in the LGBTQ+ community, and the impact of evolving language.
Recognize privileges not experienced by many LGBTQ+ folx that dominant culture takes for granted.

“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with, endorsing, or sponsoring the event.”