LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship, Workshop 3 of 3: Inclusive Practices

Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Virtual/Online

Instructor: Robin Lang, WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program Manager

CE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time.

Course Description:

In this workshop, we cover LGBTQ+ cultural competencies and ways to be a better ally. Topics include sexual identities, gender identities, gender expression, emotional attraction, sexual attraction, intersectionality, dominant culture, pronouns, inclusive practices, privilege, and coming out.

Learning Objectives:

The overarching objective of this workshop is, that by learning about LGBTQ+ veteran experiences, available resources, and inclusive practices, it will help participants create a welcoming environment where LGBTQ+ veterans can receive their benefits or services without fear of mistreatment. Participants will:

• Understand cultural competence and allyship.
• Recognize symbols of allyship and their impact.
• Identify common sexual identities and gender identities.
• Understand gender binary and non-binary folx.
• Identify and recognize common LGBTQ+ flags.
• Understand the process of coming out.
• Understand the impact of Intersectionality.
• Understand gender pronouns and pronoun etiquette.
• Identify and recognize the impact of Dominant Culture.
• Differentiate between Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sex assigned at birth, Physical attraction and Emotional attraction.
• Understand common terms in the LGBTQ+ community, and the impact of evolving language.
• Recognize privileges not experienced by many LGBTQ+ folx that dominant culture takes for granted.