Trainings
Our Trainings
LGBTQ Wellness has trained a wide variety of audiences, including clinicians, schools, recovery services, government offices, community groups, and service providers. We are happy to tailor our SOGIE 101 trainings to the specific needs of your organization.
SOGIE 101
SOGIE stands for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, & Expression. Topics for SOGIE 101 include:
Identity terms & definitions
Gender identity
The gender binary
Intersectionality
Pronouns & misgendering
Language to build rapport
Active allyship
& more!
We offer a 90 minute and a three-hour version of SOGIE 101 and can tailor the content to our audience’s needs.
Understanding GAE
GAE stands for Gender, Attraction, & Expression. The GAE training is a six-hour course designed specifically for clinical and non-clinical staff working in behavioral health services.
The training is offered on a monthly basis through SCCLearn for Santa Clara County employees and contractors. LGBTQ Wellness is happy to schedule private trainings for non-county entities/organizations.
Countinuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for the GAE training.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally accredited certification. Topics for MHFA include:
Mental health stigma
MHFA Action Plan
Culture & mental health
Risk factors & protective factors
Signs & symptoms of crises
Invisible disabilities
Common disorders & challenges
& more!
MHFA is an 8-hour course that can be offered as one full day or two half days of training.