Speakers Bureau
Education is a key goal with PFLAG as many people in the community seek ways to be more inclusive of the LGBTQI community. Skagit PFLAG and Whatcom PFLAG have partnered to provide a number of training options to the community. Our target populations include schools, social service agencies, businesses, medical offices, emergency service personnel, law enforcement, to name a few. We are eager to meet with anyone who is interested in a better understanding of the LGBTQI communities and to help foster more allies to those communities.
Our speakers are trained and bring their own equipment for the presentations. They will also provide materials to participants upon request. We offer some standard trainings, and we are very willing to tailor a training to your particular needs. Feel free to contact us for further information.
INTRODUCTORY TRAINING
We start with the basics by covering the difference between sexuality and gender. This will include common LGBTQ+ definitions, understanding pronouns and some basic guidelines on how to respect members of the LGBTQ+ Community. Approximately 1 hour.
THE SCIENCE OF GENDER
We have been taught that gender is a product of culture, in other words, we learn how to behave consistently with our sexual anatomy. Science is helping us understand that gender is much more complex than that and has a great deal to do with fetal development. This is a fascinating presentation sure to expand your knowledge and help you understand the world of transgender people in your life. You will never think about gender the same way again once you have participated in this training. Approximately 2 hours.
SAFETY AND RESILIENCY
Does your organization work with populations that may identify as LGBTQI and you want to stay up to date on some of the best practices? This training is designed for the social worker, teacher and other providers who are working directly with youth or adults and their families. This inclusive training covers a variety of topics including: terms & definitions, best practices, healthy behaviors, small group scenarios, resources and more. Approximately 3 hours.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Sometimes the most powerful experience is to meet people who have walked the path. Meet a panel of 3-6 people who will share their stories.. This includes a Q & A period. Time varies based on how many speakers are requested. Minimum 2 hours.
BUILDING STRONG SCHOOL GAY & STRAIGHT ALLIANCES
The schools are vital in creating safety for LGBTQI youth. Identifying safe people for students to relate with is critical to the health and well being of LGBTQI youth. This training will help you to identify a leader in your organization who is willing to learn how to be an advisor to an Alliance. We will work with that person to build skills in order to build a strong Alliance. PFLAG will provide support as the chapter gets started and over time as the chapter builds. Training time varies.
SAFE PLACE
This training is geared towards the needs of your organization. We will help identify some current barriers to being LGBTQ+ inclusive and brainstorm feasible ways to move toward inclusion. We will also provide resources and follow up support. Training time varies.
For further details and to schedule your training:
Randi Breuer
(360) 914-2560
randibreuer@yahoo.com
Our speakers are trained and bring their own equipment for the presentations. They will also provide materials to participants upon request. We offer some standard trainings, and we are very willing to tailor a training to your particular needs. Feel free to contact us for further information.
INTRODUCTORY TRAINING
We start with the basics by covering the difference between sexuality and gender. This will include common LGBTQ+ definitions, understanding pronouns and some basic guidelines on how to respect members of the LGBTQ+ Community. Approximately 1 hour.
THE SCIENCE OF GENDER
We have been taught that gender is a product of culture, in other words, we learn how to behave consistently with our sexual anatomy. Science is helping us understand that gender is much more complex than that and has a great deal to do with fetal development. This is a fascinating presentation sure to expand your knowledge and help you understand the world of transgender people in your life. You will never think about gender the same way again once you have participated in this training. Approximately 2 hours.
SAFETY AND RESILIENCY
Does your organization work with populations that may identify as LGBTQI and you want to stay up to date on some of the best practices? This training is designed for the social worker, teacher and other providers who are working directly with youth or adults and their families. This inclusive training covers a variety of topics including: terms & definitions, best practices, healthy behaviors, small group scenarios, resources and more. Approximately 3 hours.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Sometimes the most powerful experience is to meet people who have walked the path. Meet a panel of 3-6 people who will share their stories.. This includes a Q & A period. Time varies based on how many speakers are requested. Minimum 2 hours.
BUILDING STRONG SCHOOL GAY & STRAIGHT ALLIANCES
The schools are vital in creating safety for LGBTQI youth. Identifying safe people for students to relate with is critical to the health and well being of LGBTQI youth. This training will help you to identify a leader in your organization who is willing to learn how to be an advisor to an Alliance. We will work with that person to build skills in order to build a strong Alliance. PFLAG will provide support as the chapter gets started and over time as the chapter builds. Training time varies.
SAFE PLACE
This training is geared towards the needs of your organization. We will help identify some current barriers to being LGBTQ+ inclusive and brainstorm feasible ways to move toward inclusion. We will also provide resources and follow up support. Training time varies.
For further details and to schedule your training:
Randi Breuer
(360) 914-2560
randibreuer@yahoo.com