Brief introduction from your instructor, and identity statement.

Review the history of ideas on gender, how these ideas impact us all, and understand some key terms that can boost your understanding of gender diversity.

Explore the historical roots of gender diversity, the medicalization of gender, and the construction of the gender binary. Understand the cultural contexts that shaped our current understanding of gender and discover the continuous spectrum of gender identity through a humanist lens.

Learn how allyship is critical for supporting trans & gender-diverse communities, review some common limiting beliefs that can be a barrier to progress, and discuss the important principles underlying allyship.

This lesson will help you identify what phrases or terms to AVOID and why, as well as review some common faux pas around the coming out process and engaging with trans and gender diverse people. We’ll finish with answering some frequently-asked-questions about the ever-present discussion of what NOT to say or do, so you won’t feel confused or hesitant anymore!

This final volume of the essentials course reviews everything you want and need know about gender-neutral language, using pronouns & name correctly, and go over how to recover when you make a mistake.

If you’d like, check out this brief screenshare video to explore our premiere program, Transcend Competency! Designed to give providers everything they need to build thriving, trans-affirming practices.