
First Impressions Matter:
Creating Trans-Inclusive Registration Forms
After this course, you will be able to:
Understand the Importance of Inclusive Forms: Discuss the significance of intake/registration forms in creating a welcoming impression and affirming environment for gender diverse clients.
Reflect on Your Unique Needs: Encourage individualized reflection on the information necessary for your practice and what can be omitted to respect privacy and inclusivity.
Identify Common Mistakes: Review common mistakes made on intake forms, understand why they are problematic, and learn how to avoid them.
Adopt Best Practices: Outline standards for best practices in creating and distributing inclusive intake forms that respect and affirm diverse gender identities.
Implement Inclusive Language: Learn how to effectively use inclusive language and design in registration forms to create a safe and welcoming environment for all clients.
Address Relationship Structures: Understand how to include diverse relationship structures in your forms, moving beyond traditional binary and normative expectations.
Clarify Reasons for Questions: Develop strategies for clarifying the reasons behind certain questions on your forms to build trust and rapport with clients.
Stay Informed and Adaptable: Recognize the evolving nature of language and identities, and learn how to stay informed and adaptable in your form design to remain inclusive.
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First Impressions Matter: Creating Trans-Inclusive Registration Forms
Discover how to create welcoming and inclusive registration forms. Learn from a trans educator how to use language and design that respects and affirms transgender identities, addresses common pitfalls, and fosters an environment of trust and safety.
Discover how to create welcoming and inclusive registration forms. Learn from a trans educator how to use language and design that respects and affirms transgender identities, addresses common pitfalls, and fosters an environment of trust and safety.
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A welcome to this course, and identity statement from the instructor.