Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) Therapy Diploma.
Enhance your therapeutic expertise from the convenience of your own space through our fully online Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) Therapy Diploma. Tailored for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals, this program aims to deepen your comprehension and refine your skills in supporting GSRD communities. Running from September to May, it combines comprehensive monthly teaching days with interactive supplementary sessions, all conveniently accessible online.
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Program Overview: Online Monthly Teaching Days: Engage in virtual full-day sessions from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays, featuring a dynamic mix of lectures, workshops, and interactive learning opportunities.
Dates of course:
September 21st
October 19th
November 23rd
December 21st
January 18th
February 22nd
March 22nd
April 19th
May 17th
Recorded Sessions: Main teaching sessions will be recorded, allowing you to catch up on or revisit the content at your convenience.
Assessment and Engagement: Our relaxed assessment approach emphasizes understanding and practical application. Complete just one assignment, one book review, and one presentation to demonstrate your learning. An 80% attendance rate is required to earn your diploma, ensuring deep engagement with the content and your peers.
Supplementary Evening Sessions: Benefit from additional online tutorial sessions on selected Fridays from 7 PM to 9 PM
Objectives:
The educational objectives of the event for the Rainbow Minds Centre Diploma in Gender, Sex, and Relationship Diversity are designed to ensure that participants gain a comprehensive understanding and skill set to support effectively and counsel individuals across the gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity (GSRD) spectrum. This certification aims to prepare psychotherapists, students, and supervisors to meet the complex needs of their clients with empathy, knowledge, and competence. The objectives are structured to provide a holistic educational experience, focusing on theoretical understanding and practical application in therapeutic settings.
1. Enhance Understanding of GSRD Concepts
Participants will gain a deep understanding of the wide range of identities and experiences within the GSRD community, including but not limited to LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, kink, and non-binary individuals. This foundational knowledge is critical for creating a supportive, inclusive, and safe therapeutic environment. The curriculum aims to debunk myths, address stereotypes, and encourage a non-pathologising view of GSRD clients.
2. Develop Clinical Skills Specific to GSRD Therapy
The event will equip participants with specialised clinical skills tailored to the nuanced needs of GSRD clients. This includes competency in conducting gender-affirming assessments, understanding the biological aspects of sexual health and function, and applying trauma-informed, strengths-based therapeutic approaches. Participants will learn to navigate the complexities of consent, confidentiality, and ethical dilemmas specific to GSRD therapy.
3. Foster Cultural Competence and Sensitivity
An objective of paramount importance is cultivating cultural competence and sensitivity among participants. This entails understanding how various cultural, social, and religious backgrounds impact the experiences of GSRD individuals. The curriculum emphasises acknowledging and valuing the intersectionality of clients' identities, ensuring that therapy is respectful, informed, and appropriately tailored.
4. Promote Sex-Positive and Body-Positive Approaches.
The certification aims to foster a sex-positive and body-positive approach among participants, encouraging them to support clients in exploring and accepting their sexuality and bodies without shame. Including an understanding of the role of pleasure, consent, and communication in healthy sexual relationships and being equipped to address issues related to sexual function, desire, and satisfaction.
5. Equip Participants with Advocacy Skills
Understanding the broader social and legal challenges GSRD individuals face is crucial for therapists who wish to advocate for their clients. The educational objectives include developing participants' ability to advocate for GSRD rights and well-being within therapeutic settings and the wider community. Encompassing individuals ' knowledge of relevant laws, social policies, and resources that can support clients' diverse needs.
6. Encourage Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Lastly, the event aims to instil a commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice. Participants will be encouraged to engage in continuous learning about GSRD issues, self-reflect on their biases and assumptions, and seek supervision or consultation when needed. This ongoing process is vital for maintaining high standards of care, ensuring ethical practice, and adapting to the evolving needs of GSRD clients.
By achieving these educational objectives, participants will leave the certification program with a robust framework for understanding and addressing the specific needs of GSRD clients. They will be prepared to contribute positively to the mental health and well-being of individuals within these communities, fostering a more inclusive, informed, and compassionate therapeutic landscape.
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