Description:

This 6 hour CPD training programme covers the following areas:

  • What is gender?
  • What is gender diversity?
  • The history of gender
  • Benjamin’s Gender Disorientation Scale
  • Whalley’s Continua
  • Genderbread Man
  • Language
  • Lili Elbe
  • Laurence Michael Dillon
  • Transitioning: Gender Confirmation
  • Young People & Gender Diversity
  • Intersex
  • Working with gender in therapy
  • Transgender & mental health

The session will be run by Ally Cummings MA, BA, BA(hons), MNCSaccred, MBACP who has the following training and experience

  • Gestalt/Integrative Counsellor – from 2009
  • Psychotherapist – from 2018
  • Youth Worker – 2005 to 2017
  • Mental Health First Aid Facilitator (Public Health England) – from 2021
  • Trainer – from 2009
  • Trainee Supervisor – from 2023

Ally has worked with the LGBT+ community as a youth worker and therapist. She also has experience with the trans community to support transitioning adults and has trained numerous counsellors, therapists, social workers, teachers and teaching support staff, police (LAGLO’s), emergency services, Hampshire County Council staff on understanding gender, gender diversity and how to support gender divergent young people and adults.

Study Type:

Part Time

Course Area:

Health & Science

Availability & Enrolment:

Start Date

23/09/2023

End Date

23/09/2023

Start Time

10:00

End Time

16:00

Day of Week

Saturday

Campus

Bishopsfield Road (Fareham College)

Total Fees

£100

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  • Income Support

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