Becoming Aware of our Assumptions: Conversations to Create More Inclusive Spaces

It’s human nature to make assumptions about people, identities, and communities.  We all move through the world with these ongoing assumptions and belief systems unknowingly impacting our interactions. In this training, we create a carefully guided environment, allowing us to identify and unpack our own internalized myths, examine the roots of their inheritance, and ask ourselves how to adjust them. Through interactive activities, discussion time, and space for reflection, we will all start the work to shift our assumptions and biases toward truth. This training requires at least 2 hours. There are no prerequisites for taking this training. 

SOGIE / LGBTQ+ 101

In this SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity/Expression) training, we cover the differences and relationships between sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, and gender expression through engaging videos, group discussion, and community knowledge building. We also touch on extended topics like inclusive practices, pronouns, and cultural humility. After every training, we provide extensive resources and are available for follow-up questions and needs. It is preferred that this training takes 2 hours but can be delivered in 1.5 hours. There are no prerequisites for taking this training. 

SOGIE/ LGBTQ+ 201

This SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity/Expression) 201 moves beyond our 101 to build a deeper understanding of these identity categories. In the this training we dive into expectations and social influences on identity, and intersectional issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community. Through breakout discussions, engaging videos, and matching games, we will work to gain a better understanding of our own identities as well as how to be allies to people with marginalized identities. This training requires at least 2 hours.  Participants must have taken a SOGIE 101 within the last year.