Introduction to Trans Awareness

for the Beauty, Hair and Nail Industry.

A 120-minute webinar to help businesses and individuals understand what being trans means, how to properly accommodate trans and LGBTQIA+ people, and how your business can become more inclusive and accessible to the trans community.

 

Perfect for:

  • Businesses who want to begin to understand what it means to be transgender and how to better accommodate their trans clients

  • Individuals who are interested in understanding more about trans, non-binary and other LGBTQIA+ identities

Please get in touch for education and college rates.

Course description.

This is a great introductory course for individuals and businesses who want to begin to learn about trans people, their experience, and how to better respect and accommodate people in this community.

The course is delivered online, led by Be Trans Aware trainer Sam Marshall (she/her). It’s an informative, surprisingly in-depth exploration of the topics covered and includes a Q&A/discussion session at the end with a guest speaker who is trans and/or non-binary.

 

This course covers:

  • the gender, sex, and identity spectrum

  • a breakdown of the LGBTQIA+ acronym (including what each letter stands for) and an exploration of the trans umbrella and the identities that exist within it

  • exploration of pronouns and titles, including how misgendering works and tips on how to avoid invalidating someone’s identity

  • a look at the transition process and what that could look like for some people

  • information on employment law relating to trans and non-binary staff and clients

  • how to de-gender your services and client approach to ensure greater accessibility for all

  • what to do and what not to do when welcoming, accommodating and providing a service to a trans or non-binary client

  • how to ensure your marketing and service is inclusive, to better allow trans and non-binary clients to safely use your services

Next Course Dates

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How the course works.

 

  • The course is carried out online, via a secure private Zoom link.

  • It lasts 120 minutes, but breaks that relate to access needs can be accommodated (please let us know in advance).

  • Sessions typically take place either on a morning (10am) or in the evening (around 7pm).

  • The course is carried out live and led by our expert trainers who are available to answer your questions in-session.

What do you gain?

 

Apart from ensuring that your business is able to better serve and accommodate trans people and other members of the LGBTQIA+ community, there are many additional benefits too.

  • After completing the training, attendees will feel more confident in their knowledge and understanding of trans people and their experience.