Transgender and gender non-conforming individuals face many challenges – in our legal system, in health care, in our schools, and in our communities. Educators and healthcare professionals can be pivotal in helping them navigate these challenges and begin addressing their root causes. Join PLU, The Rainbow Center, and educators, health care professionals and activists from across the Puget Sound to learn how you can be a catalyst for change and create safer and more welcoming environments for individuals of all gender identities and expressions. Credits available: 6.5 OSPI clock hours, 6 Nursing/MFT/LICSW contact hours. Registration required.

This one-day workshop has two parts: In the morning, The Rainbow Center (Tacoma, WA) will introduce participants to gender identity and expression, the challenges faced by transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, and to the LGBTQ community more generally. Participants will learn the importance and impact of identifying and using correct pronouns, as well practice sharing their own pronouns. In the afternoon, educators and health care professionals will break out into smaller groups to explore industry-specific situations and strategies for improving their schools and clinics.

For more information, visit: https://www.plu.edu/continuing-ed/gender-identity-workshop/

If you’re an educator or school nurse, register here: https://www.campusce.net/pacificlutheran/course/course.aspx?catId=43
If you’re a health care professional, register here: https://www.campusce.net/pacificlutheran/course/course.aspx?catId=44

General Sessions
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“LGBTQ Core Competencies” by The Rainbow Center
“Gender Identity Core Competencies” by The Rainbow Center

Healthcare Afternoon Sessions
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“Communicating with Care” by Genya Shimkin (MPH, The Q Card Project)
“Transgender Youth in Foster Care: Implications for Health Care Providers” by Ryan Karnoski (MSW, LSWAIC, MHP)
“Seahorses: Gender-Affirming Reproductive Care” by Jack Shephard (RN)

Education Afternoon Sessions
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“Changing Campuses and Communities” with a panel of Puget Sound administrators and students
“Expanding Understanding: Supporting Trans and Gender Nonconforming Students” by GLSEN Washington State

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