Specialized (Level 4) Training
Level four is a bit different from previous levels, as it consists of specific specializations geared towards people who live/work within certain roles and communities. The goal of this level is to discuss how to support queer people within the different roles/communities in which we serve. All programs at this level include an in-depth discussion of interactive scenarios.
Each specialization has a different recommended audience based on the topic. There is the primary specialization (e.g. Rainbow Service Providers), with optional add-ons to allow organizations to specifically customize their programming based on the goals/interests of the organization.
Rainbow Service Providers
Recommended audience: anyone who provides care/support for clients (e.g. social workers, counsellors, peer support workers, group facilitators, doctors, nurses, senior home staff, PSWs, housing/shelter staff, etc.)
Core Rainbow Service Providers Program
Duration: 1 hour
*With interactive scenarios based on supporting queer & trans clients*
Key Guiding Questions:
What are the impacts of minority stress in relation to the social determinants of health?
How can I provide affirming care for clients?
How can my organization become a safer place for queer clients?
Add-On: Healthcare
Duration: 30 minutes
Add-On: Housing & Employment
Duration: 30 minutes
Add-On: Mental Health
Duration: 30 minutes
Add-On: Children & Youth
Duration: 30 minutes
Ages: 4-15
Add-On: Teens/Young Adults
Duration: 30 minutes
Ages: 15-30
Add-On: Seniors
Duration: 30 minutes
Ages: 65+
Rainbow Classrooms
Recommended audience: anyone with a role in an educational setting (e.g. teachers, professors, CYWs, principals, administrators, educational support workers, etc.)
Core Rainbow Classrooms Program
Duration: 1 hour
*With interactive scenarios based on supporting queer & trans students*
Key Guiding Questions:
What does it mean for queer and trans students to feel safe?
What are some of the experiences of queer and trans students in schools?
How can I effectively address victimization and harassment?
In what ways can I improve representation and schools spaces for queer and trans students?
Add-On: Elementary Schools
Duration: 30 minutes
Add-On: Secondary Schools
Duration: 30 minutes
Add-On: Post-Secondary Schools
Duration: 30 minutes
Rainbow Churches
Recommended audience: anyone with a role in a church (e.g. clergy, deacons, bishops, lay leaders, parish council, youth leaders, etc.)
Core Rainbow Churches Program
Duration: 1 hour
*With interactive scenarios based on being an affirming church*
Key Guiding Questions:
What makes a church safe?
How do churches treat queer and trans people?
What are examples of opportunities to improve church spaces and administration?
How can my church become active queer and trans allies?
Add-On: The Bible
Duration: 30 minutes
Add-On: Pastoral Care
Duration: 30 minutes
Add-On: Inclusive Worship
Duration: 30 minutes