Gender, Sexual & Relationship Diversity (GSRD): An Introduction for Therapists
LEVEL
Professional Development
AWARD
PCI College Certificate of Attendance
COURSE STATUS
Closed for Applications
DURATION
2
day(s)
Full-Time
DELIVERY
Online
COMMENCEMENT DATE
TBD
LOCATIONS
Online
Enhance your awareness and confidence around working with diverse gender, sexual, and relationship identities.
This short course is designed to help therapists better understand the rich and constantly evolving world of gender, sexual, and relationship diversity, as well as their own values and beliefs around these areas. Historically, training on human sexuality has focussed on issues specific to LGBTQ+ clients, however, this position is neither adequately inclusive nor truly representative of the diversity of gender, sexual, and relationship types which may present in the modern therapeutic encounter. The course aims to bridge this gap and plant seeds for further exploration. The two days will be underpinned by a spirit of curiosity and openness, with the recognition that within this learning may also come the need to ‘un-learn’ or challenge some established beliefs and assumptions.
Course Aims
The primary aim of this introductory course is to enhance practitioner awareness and confidence around GSRD. This will be achieved through a mix of facilitator-led information, personal reflection, group discussion, and the creation of a safe peer space for exploration. The course respects and welcomes the fact that participants may enter with varying degrees of knowledge and experience around GSRD.
Learning Outcomes
Having completed the course, participants will have:
– Acquired knowledge around GSRD terms and vocabulary
– Explored personal and cultural values and belief systems around GSRD issues
– Learned pointers for best practice when working with GSRD clients
Eligibility
Qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy or other helping professionals with therapeutic experience and students currently in professional training. This 2-day workshop could potentially be of benefit to the broader helping professions including nurses, midwives, social workers etc.
IT Skills
Students require sufficient IT skills to complete the course.
Additional Entry Requirements
Students can expect to be provided with advice and support concerning any learning difficulties that they may encounter. Any diagnosed learning difficulty, e.g. dyslexia, must be noted on the application.
Fees
Full Price: €210
PCI College Graduate*: €180
PCI College BSc/MSc Student & Alumni Member Discount Price: €165 – Join Alumni group on LinkedIn here to avail of discount.
*PCI College Graduate rate applies to BSc Degree and Postgraduate students only.
Course Fees – Northern Ireland
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