11 Courses

Transgender Awareness and Understanding giving you a good overview of all trans issues, pronouns, workplace equality and so much more

This workshop/seminar is designed for counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologist and art therapists working with, or planning to work with members of the LGBTQ+ community. Participants will be able to explore and augment their cultural awareness and competency for working with LGBTQ+ clients. This workshop will provide a a safe and supportive space to learn and will include experiential exercises as well as taught elements. The workshop will be delivered by Claire Black, Gestalt Therapist/Supervisor in private practice and Counselling Coordinator at LGBT Health and Wellbeing. 

DATE: Tuesday 25th June TIME: 4pm LOCATION: Studio A One of the first and most-important British LGBT+ films ever made,  My Beautiful Laundrette helped open discussion about gay identity, and is also influential in its portrayal not just of an LGBT+ couple, but of an inter-racial couple as well. Daniel Day-Lewis came storming into the world of cinema with his role as Johnny, a hardened street punk hiding his true identity. Director Stephen Frears captures the mood and vibe of Thatcher-era London, creating a time-capsule of a distant world we're unfamiliar with. Book your tickets in advance.

This seminar is aimed at counselling and psychotherapy practitioners working with members of the LGBTI+ community who are presenting material and/or concerns about the use of illicit drugs, such as Methamphetamine, Mephedrone and GHB/GBL in combination with sex (Chemsex).  The seminar will provide insights into the latest research by presenting case material from a PhD project and focuses on fostering a non-stigmatising/pathologising, shame-reducing approach to clinical practice with this client group. Participants will gain an understanding of the phenomenon by examining the practice from within different therapeutic approaches.   ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Peter Hellsten is a psychodynamic (eclectic) psychotherapist in private practice at A Quiet Room and has worked extensively with members of the LGBT+ community. He is a PhD candidate and qualitative researcher at The University of Edinburgh, where he is working on a project concerning gay men’s sexual behaviour and Chemsex. 

This e-learning / online course looks at: Why services need awareness The law Types of discrimination and hate crime Terminology Forms of anti-LGBT+ prejudice Impact on individuals Barriers to accessing services and reporting issues Meeting the needs of LGBT+ individuals

Introduction: Unconscious bias is a problem across all industries, and its effects are also felt in higher education institutions. In summary, it refers to a tendency to favour or discriminate against a group of people, such as women, LGBT individuals or those with a different skin colour. Given the significant consequences of unconscious bias, it is important to know how it manifests and how to overcome it. In this course, you will learn about the psychological processes underpinning unconscious bias and how we can make a conscious decision to think differently about others.   What You Will Learn: What unconscious bias is, and why we tend to be biased against or in favour of specific groups Why unconscious bias leads to unfair treatment and discrimination in the workplace The test we can use to measure unconscious bias and the limitations of this test How to challenge unconscious bias and judge individuals on their merits, as opposed to unrelated personal characteristics Benefits of Taking this Course: It will help you identify and tackle your own unconscious bias If you are responsible for equality and diversity training in your place of work, this course will guide you in tackling an important issue in this area If you have a general interest in psychology, this course will give you an overview of a key concept within the field of social psychology If you work with people from a range of groups, this course will help you spot unfair treatment and bias in the workplace Course Modules: Module 01: What is Unconscious Bias and Where Does It Come From? Module 02: The Consequences of Unconscious Bias Module 03: Measuring Unconscious Bias Module 04: Overcoming Unconscious Bias

A workshop to reflect on important experiences in your life and to develop your autobiographical writing skills.

Date: Monday 16th October Time: 4pm Location: Studio A Join us again for CFS Film Club, as this week we visit one of the essential independent films of the last decade, 2016's Best Picture Winner Moonlight. Barry Jenkins' tender masterpiece explores the LGBT identity within wider African-American culture, with stunning imagery, sensational performances and a wondrous score. Follow the story of Chiron, a teenager growing up in the Miami ghetto, dealing with his sexuality and drug-addict mother. Tickets are free to this event, and be sure to join us in The Landor pub afterwards to discuss the film together.

Date: Monday 2nd October Time: 4pm Location: Studio A - Landor Road Events Details: Come and join our first Film Club screening of the year as we kick off the 'QUEER COMING-OF-AGE' season with a modern classic of the genre; Desiree Akhavan's 2018 Sundance champion, The Miseducation of Cameron Post. Featuring a career-best performance from Chloe Grace Moretz, we follow Cameron's journey of self-discovery in mid-90s America, as she's sent to a gay conversion camp. Under the strict enforcement of anti-LGBT teachings, Cameron learns to grow and be defiant in her own quiet way, whilst bonding with her peers. A powerful film in the mode of John Hughes, you won't want to miss this screening. After the film we'll head to The Landor pub next door where we'll discuss what we've seen over some drinks. Don't miss out, book your ticket now!

To give you a good understanding of the long medical journeys a trans person undergoes, together with an understanding of the reference terms in common use, including language and terminology, cis-gender, non-binary, intersex, the pathways from M to F and F to M with the key stages in each pathway, the lived experiences of the facilitators plus a short life story video, LGBT facts, gender clinics, how to support a trans child, equality in the workplace, the laws surrounding gender and equality and how they affect you, and so much more…… Who is this course for? Everyone is the simple answer. Everyone and particularly those in a public-facing role, be that the police or other emergency services, to business managers, ship captains and shop floor workers. What will it cost? The 2023 charge per head is £65.00 plus VAT (78.00) for Teams public sessions. From 2024 the price per person will be £75.00 plus VAT (£90.00). Face to face groups are available at a discounted rate. Video training costs depend on the number of licences purchased – please ask for details. How large are the groups? We will only normally accept a maximum of 20 people in each presentation, as this allows everyone the opportunity for questions, and allows us to keep to the 3.5-hour duration. We can, however, work with larger groups by negotiation. How will I benefit from this course? You will learn about the full pathways to allow you to be more understanding, and you will understand how to address a trans person without causing offence Do we get handouts? We will email the list of resources to you after the event What is the course content? Language & terminology, intersex, non-binary, use of pronouns, pathways from male to female & female to male, key stages in each pathway, supporting trans children, facts and figures, personal life stories of the facilitators together with a video presentation, equality in the workplace, important legislation and how it affects you and more How are the courses delivered? We use the Microsoft Teams platform, which you can download for free, and deliver face to face when it is safe and permitted to do so. E-learning is now available on licence, please ask for details There is a lot of hatred towards the trans community, will I get harangued? Yes, there is hatred but by educating people on this subject we aim to achieve a more inclusive society, not just in the UK, but around the world also. I want to book a complete session for my staff, is there a group discount available? Yes, for any large group booking we are negotiable. Is this course recognised? Yes, it is a fully accredited CPD course for which you will receive a certificate upon completion Upcoming public/open courses These dates are open to individuals and small groups that want to attend individually. Please request more details using the link provided.  The remaining dates for this year and the first part of 2024 are: 26th October 2023 – 0930 to 1300. Teams presentation 14th December 2023 – 0930 to 1300. Teams presentation 20th February 2024. 0930 to 1300. Teams presentation 25th April 2024. 0930 to 1300. Teams presentation