Live Trainings for Your Workplace

This training is designed for organizations who provide direct youth programming. It will provide a foundational understanding for those who are new to working with LGBTQ+ youth, as well as updated and in-depth information for those who are looking for a refresher. During this training participants will review: terminology and pronoun usage; risk and protective factors, supporting transgender and gender expansive youth, student rights, intervening on harmful behavior, creating inclusive forms, and navigating facility needs. This training is based on our published Best Practices for LGBTQ+ Inclusive Programming.

This training is designed for organizations who provide direct youth programming. It will provide a foundational understanding for those who are new to working with LGBTQ+ youth, as well as updated and in-depth information for those who are looking for a refresher. During this training participants will review: terminology and pronoun usage; risk and protective factors, supporting transgender and gender expansive youth, student rights, intervening on harmful behavior, creating inclusive forms, and navigating facility needs. This extended training will be based on our published Best Practices for LGBTQ+ Inclusive Programming and will offer more case studies, group discussions, and additional time for questions.

This training is designed for community programs that interact with LGBTQ+ youth, but do not provide youth-specific programming. This training provides an overview of LGBTQ+ terminology, risk and protective factors, pronoun usage, inclusive forms, and building welcoming and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ youth.

This training provides faith communities with an overview of LGBTQ+ terminology, risk and protective factors, myths and misconceptions, and tips to create a welcoming and inclusive faith community for LGBTQ+ youth. This training offers ample time for questions and discussion.

This training is designed for library staff who are looking for specific ways to create and maintain a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth at their library. This training covers terminology, risk and protective factors, pronouns and language, book recommendations, managing LGBTQ+ inclusive collections, library-specific programming, and addressing push-back.

This training is designed for youth summer camps – both overnight and day programs. It will provide a foundational understanding for those who are new to working with LGBTQ+ youth, as well as updated and in-depth information for those who are looking for a refresher. During this training participants will review: terminology and pronoun usage; risk and protective factors, supporting transgender and gender expansive youth, and interpreting rights and laws. This training will then dive into camp-specific information such as how to create inclusive and safe housing options, navigating privacy and confidentiality needs, and explore how to make common summer camp activities such as ropes courses, swim tests, and dances accessible and safe for LGBTQ+ participants.

For Non-Clinical Staff

This training will provide up-to-date information on terminology, statistics, and best practices for creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive medical office for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive youth patients. This training is designed around the best practices as determined by a year long focus group of transgender youth and their families in regards to accessing healthcare in Maine. Participants will receive a copy of our published Best Practices Guide for medical offices, posters for waiting rooms and exam rooms, patient check lists, resources for parents, transition decision trees, how-to guides, and much more.

For Clinical and Non-Clinical Staff

This training will provide up-to-date information on terminology, statistics, and best practices for creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive medical office for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive youth patients. Best practices for both clinical and non-clinical staff will be covered. Participants will receive a copy of our published Best Practices Guide for medical offices, posters for waiting rooms and exam rooms, patient check lists, resources for parents, transition decision trees, how-to guides, and much more.

For Practice Managers

This introductory training session is for all professionals who are managing healthcare and mental health practices in Maine. This training will cover the barriers of care for transgender youth attempting to access mental or mental health services in Maine, and list the best practices to overcome these barriers. The training will provide participants with an understanding of the importance of bringing the professional development and resources developed by OUT Maine to healthcare and mental health practices across Maine. Participants will be introduced to an overview of the professional training content for clinical and non-clinical staff and the Practice kit resources available.

For Mental Health Providers and Other Direct Support Professionals

This day-long training is for mental health providers, case managers, residential workers, school nurses, social workers, and any professional providing direct support for youth. This training is broken into four sections – an introduction of terminology, risk, protective factors, laws, and rights, and an overview of best practices, followed by extensive sections focusing on the provider, direct support of youth, and navigating family systems. This training is trauma-informed, strength-based, and offers CEUs. This training will be co-facilitated by Maura Oaks, who is an LCPC and OUT Maine’s Mental Health Coordinator, and August Sender, who is OUT Maine’s Training Coordinator and who has direct experience navigating the mental health services in Maine as a non-binary transgender individual.

This training is designed for all middle and high school staff. It provides a foundational understanding for those new to working with LGBTQ+ youth, as well as updated and in-depth information for those looking for a refresher. Participants will review terminology and pronoun usage and risk and protective factors, as well as how to support transgender and gender-expansive youth, interpret rights and laws, intervene on harmful behavior and create an inclusive classroom.

This training is designed for staff of consolidated K-12 schools. It provides a foundational understanding for those new to working with LGBTQ+ youth, as well as updated and in-depth information for those looking for a refresher. Participants will review terminology and pronoun usage and risk and protective factors, as well as how to support transgender and gender-expansive youth, interpret rights and laws, intervene on harmful behavior and create an inclusive classroom.

This training is designed for coaches, athletic trainers, or any other staff working with student-athletes. It covers current laws and best practices, and explores the specific needs of LGBTQ+ athletes.

This training is designed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of how to support and advocate for the unique needs of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive students through scenarios, discussion, and content that reflects current best practices.

This training is designed for school administration staff looking for up-to-date information on developing and implementing policy that supports and protects LGBTQ+ students.

This training is designed for classroom teachers who want to learn about and share ideas on creating welcoming and inclusive classrooms; in-person and remote learning are both covered. Participants will receive curriculum suggestions and tips to navigate potentially challenging conversations about gender and sexuality with youth.

This training is designed for K-12 school counselors, social workers, school nurses, risk prevention specialists, and other direct support staff who want to learn best practices for supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ students. This training acknowledges the complex roles that school counselors and social workers have within a school district and will offer a facilitated conversation about how to best directly support LGBTQ+ students, as well as advocating for their unique needs within the school systems. Time is included for sharing ideas with peers.

This training is for school administration staff who are looking for up-to-date information on how to develop practices and implement policies to best support and protect LGBTQ+ students.

This training is designed for anyone providing mental health support services to LGBTQ+ youth, including school counselors, residential program staff, social workers, and therapists. Participants will discuss direct support, working with families, working in school systems, and exploring the provider’s needs through a trauma-informed lens.