Training for Ethical Counselling Work with Queer and Gender Expansive People

The workshop is funded by the Student Experience Grants 2024 and will be facilitated by a team of academics, including lecturers and PhD students, who will guide participants through various learning experiences. ​ These experiences will allow participants to reflect on and apply concepts from queer theory to their practice. ​ The workshop will address the following objectives: ​

1. Utilize didactic, experiential, and interpersonal learning to highlight strengths and areas for growth in working with queer, trans, and gender-expansive individuals. ​ This will include informational resources, small group discussions, and role plays to practice relevant counselling skills. ​
2. Discuss personal and systemic barriers to integrating Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) for queer and TGE individuals throughout counselling training. ​ Concrete strategies for integrating JEDI concepts into the counselling curriculum and clinical practice will be explored. ​
3. Reflecting on changes in competency through engagement with the Gender Identity Counselor Competency Scale- Revised before and after the workshop. ​

The workshop will be held on Friday 3^rd May at the University of Edinburgh from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. ​ It is open to counselling students, as well as students in clinical psychology, nursing studies, and health-related disciplines. ​ The workshop will provide a valuable opportunity to critically explore topics related to LGBTQIA+ experiences and increase knowledge, awareness, and skills in working with these populations. ​

We encourage you to attend and contribute to the dialogue about counselling with queer, TGE, and other marginalised groups. ​ Your participation will help create connections between participants and foster learning and awareness. ​

Please RSVP via email by 26^th April to confirm your attendance. Spaces are limited to 60 participants. To book, or if you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to contact Edgar Rodríguez-Dorans at edgar.rodriguez-dorans@ed.ac.uk

We look forward to your participation in this important workshop!

*Please note the location of this event has now changed*