Gender Diversity Training
Gender diversity training is essential for dental professionals who want to create more welcoming, equitable, and dignified environments for both patients and employees. As the parent of a transgender child, I am proud to offer virtual training for individuals and teams who want to learn how to incorporate gender affirming and inclusive practices in their workplace.
Introduction to Gender Diversity for Dental Offices
This workshop introduces participants to the topic of gender diversity. Participants will explore the concepts of gender identity and expression, assigned sex, trans identities, pronouns, and more in an accessible fashion that encourages discussion and reflection.
Participants will learn tools and techniques to create more inclusive dental offices and engage in respectful interactions with LGBTQ2S+ patients.
Participants will leave with:
An understanding of the differences between gender identity, expression, and assigned sex
A recognition of the societal constructions of gender and an understanding of alternative ways of conceptualizing gender
Heightened comfort in navigating pronoun use
Accessible ways to embrace gender diversity and affirm gender diverse patients and team members
Participant Feedback
“From start to finish it was a very professional workshop. Em and Linda, you are both so knowledgeable and it really felt like a safe environment for learning. Your slides and resources are incredibly supportive and I am truly grateful.”
“For me, the learning and reflection from this course goes far beyond the two hours spent. I truly feel that you have opened my eyes to a topic with so much depth and diversity. I am grateful that you provided this valuable opportunity for growth.”
Co-Facilitator
Em Osborne (pronouns: she/they) is an experienced community educator and facilitator, working in the fields of sexual health and gender diversity. Em has her MA in Social Justice Education from the University of Toronto and is currently completing their MSW at Carleton University.
Em has worked in community education since 2015, developing and facilitating workshops on gender diversity, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion, sexual health, anti-oppression, and accessibility. Em has worked with organizations throughout Ontario and British Columbia, including the University of Victoria, Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research, and the University of Toronto.
Em centres accessibility, accountability, and care in their work, and truly believes that learning is a never-ending process.