Workshops 

On this page you’ll find workshops designed for adults who are supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, as well as some bonus workshops just for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

Register by calling 519.743.6333, emailing ok2bme@caminowellbeing.ca or your online form here:

Register here if you are an adult supporting youth.

Register here if you are a 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

PAST WORKSHOP OFFERINGS:

May 2025

• Celebrating Pride, with Purpose!
  • Join us for a workshop designed for adults who work with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Participants will learn about the rich history of Pride, including its evolution, socio-cultural significance, and political importance. We will explore how this history can inform the ways we construct inclusive environments in the present. We will also discuss meaningful ways to incorporate Pride into your work this Pride Month, and beyond. This workshop emphasizes the significance of celebration and joy when supporting and empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ folks.

April 2025

• Gender Expression in Early Childhood
  • Join us for a workshop designed for any educator supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. This workshop focuses on the ways children explore gender expression during early childhood. We will cover essential topics, such as gender development, and provide practical strategies for adults to support gender expression throughout a child’s life and development. This informative session aims to increase participants’ knowledge and tools for creating a supportive environment for youth of all identities.

March 2025

• Adopting a 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Curriculum (A Workshop for Educators)
  • Are you ready to explore new ways to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that engages students of all identities? Join us for a workshop tailored for any educator supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. This workshop will delve into the inclusion of queer and transgender stories, histories, and experiences into lessons, workshops, and curriculum.

January 2025

• Supporting Youth Coming Out
  • Join us for a workshop designed for adults who are supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. This workshop will focus on the process and experience of coming out of the closet for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Participants will learn how to respond to, support, and protect youth who come out of the closet. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or community member, this workshop will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for creating a supportive environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

December 2024

• Building Supportive Environments
  • Join us for a workshop designed for adults who are supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. This workshop will delve into effective responses to identity-based harm by building capacity to address homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of xenophobia experienced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This informative workshop will equip participants with both knowledge and tools necessary for creating safer and more inclusive environments for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

• Navigating the Winter Holidays (for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth)
  • Many of us will be attending gatherings, having encounters with family, and coping with our past experiences at similar events. This workshop will try to support you in answering: How do I enjoy myself amid the chaos and expectations? How do I protect myself to make my experiences safer for me? We will explore having and not having conversations about sexuality and gender with people in our life including asking others to respect us, who we love, our pronouns and names.

November 2024

• PD Day Workshop: Queering Music: An Exploration of History and Self (for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth)
  • During this workshop, we will discuss what makes music queer, the importance of queer and trans representation in music, and the history of openly queer lyrics within English language popular music. Join us for interactive music making and queer joy!

• Allyship & Communication 101
  • Join us for a workshop designed for adults who are supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. This workshop will delve into effective communication strategies, barriers youth face when asking for help, and practical suggestions for being a daily ally to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your skills for supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

October 2024

• Understanding Sexuality & Gender Identity
  • Join us for a workshop designed to provide a better understanding of gender and sexual identities. Created for adults who support 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, this session will equip you with valuable insights to help you support and connect with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth more effectively.

• Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth: A workshop for extended and chosen family
  • This workshop is designed to support folks who care about a youth who is part of the rainbow community, to help you strengthen your capacity to show them love and respect. We will discuss queer terminology beyond the acronym and relational terms for transgender, non-binary, & genderqueer folks. We aim to help you identify your supports for your experiences and the importance of taking care of yourself, as well as exploring your role with your youth, and strengthening your relationship with them.