Gender and sexuality are present in everything we do in life, both implicitly and explicitly. They are central to family life, to child development, and to wider cultures and society.
This webinar is created with a trauma informed approach. For parents, carers and family members, it covers an overview of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of gender and sexuality, focussing on (but not exclusively) those outside the cisgendered heteronormative frameworks.
You’ll learn about some of the current thinking and research on what gender and sexuality are, how they are formed, and how they are experienced.
In the webinar, Stephen considers the importance of language and how this is evolving and changing. He discusses how gender and sexuality impacts parents and carers, their children and the whole family, thinking about linked issues and how we can support children and young people better.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding more about gender and sexuality and how they can affect a young person’s identity and everyday life
- Awareness of the intersectionality between gender, sexuality and developmental trauma, and how this might present in a young person’s life
- Knowledge of key approaches to be aware of in supporting and helping young people and families better
