26 Courses

LGBTQ Awareness It's a matter of worry that, despite the fact that it's the twenty-first century, individuals are as yet being victimized dependent on their sexual inclinations, sex character, method of dressing and for by and large being what their identity is. It's about time that we comprehended the issues looked by the LGBTQ people group and do our cycle to help make our general public comprehensive and tolerating of their requirements. LGBTQ individuals have since a long time ago confronted provocation, segregation, oppression and harassing. This seminar on LGBTQ mindfulness helps feature individuals from this current local area's necessities, difficulties and issues. What You Will Learn: What the abbreviation 'LGBTQ' represents and the contrasts between the different LGBTQ individuals, in light of their sexual direction and sex inclinations Bits of knowledge into the normal difficulties looked by LGBTQ individuals in their every day lives, including nurturing, connections, separation out in the open spots, badgering in work environments and lodging How schools and other instructive organizations can deliver staff and understudies touchy to be more tolerating of individuals from the LGBTQ people group and how guardians can help their LGBTQ youngsters create certainty and confidence About laws, acts and other government activities in the UK that have decriminalized homosexuality throughout the long term How You Can Benefit from This Course: Finding out about LGBTQ rights assists you with getting more sympathetic towards and aware of balance issues As a business, parent, property manager, kin or companion of a LGBTQ singular, you can get delicate to their requirements You can give and get support from LGBTQ people and establish thriving instructive or office conditions You can create individual just as local area connections, and help LGBTQ individuals to incorporate inside their areas and among their associates and relatives In particular, you can teach others about LGBTQ needs, difficulties and prerequisites and spread mindfulness locally and past.

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, YA THRILLER Saskia Leach is an Agent's Assistant at Kate Nash Literary Agency and is currently training to become a Junior Agent. She graduated from Royal Holloway, University of London in 2020 with a BA degree in English and History, before joining Kate Nash Literary Agency in 2021. Saskia loves commercial fiction that features complex and dynamic characters and is fascinated by stories containing document inserts or written from multiple perspectives. Saskia enjoys commercial and book club fiction and is particularly looking for cosy crime from any period (whether contemporary like Janice Hallett and Richard Osman, traditional Golden Age murder mystery or historical), WW2 historical fiction in the vein of Heather Morris or Markus Zusak, twisty psychological thriller with a unique hook, LGBTQ+ romance, underrepresented voices and perspectives, YA thriller or romance, and locked-room thriller. Saskia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 2,500 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Saskia is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice given in your Agent121. The submission deadline is: Monday 17th February 2025

Participants will understand LGBTQ+ domestic abuse types of abuse. the health impacts, and culturally unique factors influencing lived experience. The course is a 20-minute module and is beneficial for policy makers, health/social care practitioners, policing, justice services, safe space providers, and all others who in some form support LGBTQ+ policy and practice .

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. 

This module will equip individuals with tools to more inclusively assess and provide safety plan support for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing domestic abuse. This 20-minute module is beneficial for health/social care practitioners, policing, justice services, safe space providers, and all others who may have contact with people experiencing domestic abuse.

Course Description:This one-day course on Sexual Health in Primary Care is tailored for Nurses, Nurse Associates, Pharmacists, and Allied Health Professionals working within General Practice. The day is structured to bolster healthcare professionals' confidence in providing comprehensive sexual health advice, screening, and effective signposting.Learning Outcomes:Participants will:1. Recognize Common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Primary Care: - Develop the ability to identify prevalent STIs based on symptoms and effective history-taking techniques in a Primary Care setting.2. Summarise Incubation, Testing, and Treatment for STIs: - Consolidate knowledge on incubation periods, testing methodologies, and treatment approaches for frequently encountered STIs, facilitating efficient patient management.3. Comprehend Preventive Strategies, Including Barriers and Vaccinations: - Grasp preventive measures encompassing the use of barrier methods and the significance of vaccinations, contributing to comprehensive sexual health counseling for patients.4. Gain Insight into Common Vaginal Infections in Primary Care: - Acquire an overview of frequently encountered vaginal infections in the Primary Care context, enhancing diagnostic skills and enabling appropriate intervention.5. Explore LGBTQ+ Considerations in Primary Care: - Examine issues pertinent to LGBTQ+ individuals in the Primary Care landscape, promoting a culturally sensitive and inclusive approach to sexual health care.6. Develop Confidence in Referral to CaSH Services: - Foster a sense of assurance in determining occasions when referral to specialized sexual health (CaSH) services is warranted, ensuring seamless patient access to specialised care when needed.

Getting underneath behaviour - the impact of racism, of being LGBTQ+, gender and the dangerous long term implications of not processing feelings.

Transforming our approaches to meeting boys emotional needs with some radical fresh thinking

Date: Monday 30th October Time: 4pm Location: Studio A Director Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, Milk, Finding Forrester) creates a tender, meditative portrait of young gay men living off-grid in the early 1990s in My Own Private Idaho. Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix play best friends Scott and Mike, who turn tricks and hustle through difficulties living on the streets. Their bond and love is tested when ghosts from the past arise and they're forced onto the road to find answers. One of the most important films in LGBTQ+ cinema, My Own Private Idaho broke down barriers and flew in the face of taboo at the time of its release. Come and see this important story of celebrating gay culture on the big screen.

Discover the power of Brainspotting in trauma treatment and healing. Explore techniques, applications, and ethical considerations for integrating Brainspotting with other modalities. Enhance your therapeutic practice and promote resilience in diverse populations. Start your journey towards professional development in trauma therapy today.