Gender identity training for professionals, families and allies
Practical, plain-language sessions on supporting trans people and the people who love them.
What the training covers
Gender Matters offers a comprehensive programme of practical support, counselling, advice and information for anyone with questions or problems concerning gender identity, and for anyone whose loved ones are struggling with gender identity issues.
Our training draws on the same work. It is designed for people who support trans individuals in their professional role, and for those who want to understand the issues better in their own lives.
Who we are here to help
- People who consider themselves to be Trans, including Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Cross Dresser, Transvestite or any other non-standard gender identity
- People who do not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth, or who are unsure or questioning
- Significant others, friends, families and allies
- Professionals who are supporting trans individuals
Sessions are shaped around the people in the room. Professionals bring case questions, families bring worries, and allies bring curiosity. Each group gets time to ask what they need to know.
If your organisation has a specific brief, tell us when you get in touch and we will adjust the content.
How a training day is organised
Part 1
Language and identity
Common terms, the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation, and why accurate language matters in day-to-day contact.
Part 2
Lived experience
How people come to question their gender, what support they ask for first, and where they often meet barriers.
Part 3
Supporting families and friends
Practical approaches for those close to someone who is struggling, including how to listen without rushing to conclusions.
Part 4
Working within services
Case discussion, referral routes and the information you can share, with time for questions specific to your role.
Common questions about training
Professionals supporting trans individuals, as well as families, friends and allies. If you are unsure whether the session suits you, ask before booking.
Yes. We can run sessions for a single team or service, and we can tailor the examples to the work your staff do.