As lactation specialists and those aspiring to be, it’s essential that we’re trained to offer respectful care, encouragement and support to everyone who needs our help and to be sensitive to individual needs. Check out this FREE 4 part webinar series on providing “Respectful Care and Support for LGBTQ Clients and Colleagues.”
Information below taken directly from email webinar announcement:
The International Affairs and Best Practice Guidelines Centre is pleased to partner with members of the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group to provide an informative webinar series on Respectful Care and Support for LGBTQ Clients and Colleagues. This series will consist of 4 interrelated webinars – each session will build and expand on the content contained in the previous sessions. The webinars will be archived following each session.
Part 1 – Introduction to LGBTQ culture and terminologyJan. 14, 2015 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmPart 2 – Reflecting on personal attitudes and valuesFeb. 4, 2015 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmPart 3 – Every space a positive spaceFeb. 25, 2015 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmPart 4 – More on supporting trans clients and colleaguesMarch 25, 2015 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Respectful Care and Support for LGBTQ Clients and Colleagues Webinar Series
Participant Objectives:
- Increased understanding of the historical oppression of LGBTQ people in Canada and its effect on health and wellness
- Reflection on personal attitudes in order to create increased empathy and sensitivity towards LGBTQ people increased knowledge of LGBTQ culture and history
- Increased knowledge of inclusive language and terminology
- Increased clinical knowledge and skills for serving LGBTQ people
- Increased knowledge about how to make their health care setting a “Positive Space”
The webinar is hosted by the RNAO and RNIG’s Dianne Roedding and Jean Clipsham.
To register for Part 1 of the series: https://rnao.webex.com/rnao/onstage/g.php?d=666906136&t=a
To register for Part 2 of the series: https://rnao.webex.com/rnao/onstage/g.php?d=666056005&t=a
To register for Part 3 of the series: https://rnao.webex.com/rnao/onstage/g.php?d=669907915&t=a
To register for Part 4 of the series: https://rnao.webex.com/rnao/onstage/g.php?d=665139505&t=a
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