VIRTUAL-LGBTQ+ 101

VIRTUAL-Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM-$109 including CEUs
LGBTQ+101
Oscar Oliveira Soens
Amidst a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ bias, it is more important than ever that everyone is educated in how to best support and serve the LGBTQ+ members of our communities. Learn about factors that influence LGBTQ+ well-being, appropriate and intentional language use, and best practices for engaging LGBTQ+ individuals whether they are colleagues, family members, or individuals served. Get your questions answered and gain the skills and knowledge necessary to address the needs of the LGBTQ+ people in your life and learn about where to look for additional information and resources.  

Following this training the participants will understand:

• Terminology and etiquette
• Factors that influence the physical and mental well-being of members of the LGBTQ+ community            
• Best practices for serving LGBTQ+ individuals       

 

 

Oscar Oliveira Soens is the Program Director for Safe Homes, a program of Open Sky Community Services. Safe Homes is a drop-in center for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14 to 23, located primarily in Worcester, with a satellite drop-in in Fitchburg as well as a virtual drop-in hosted via Discord. In addition to working directly with LGBTQ+ youth, Mr. Oliveira Soens also develops and presents trainings designed to empower participants to make positive changes in their communities to support and uplift the LGBTQ+ people in their lives.