In our vibrant and diverse world, inclusivity is not just a choice; it's a necessity. Proud 2 b Parents goes beyond traditional diversity training, offering a comprehensive package that addresses the unique challenges faced by LGBT+ parents and carers.
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This training programme is specifically designed to support health care settings, service providers, corporate organisations and family based services
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This training programme is aimed at Adoption and fostering agencies
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This training is aimed at all service providing agencies/organisations that work with families and children.
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These training sessions are aimed at early years setting, primary school and secondary school
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These sessions are aimed at building a greater understanding of the issues that face LGBT+ young people with cared for experience.
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We can be commissioned to consult on policy development, organisational culture, support and mentoring. We can also offer conference speaking and events.
Our Training Packages
Up-and-coming training for individuals and small teams.
On Thursday 25th April 2024 we have Individual bookable training available on Raising awareness and understanding the needs of LGBT+ Parents/ Carers.
Trauma can significantly impact how individuals approach services and relationships. In the LGBT+ community, this is a prevalent issue worldwide, with research indicating a higher likelihood of experiencing trauma, mental and physical health issues, and discrimination. Proud 2 b Parents (P2bP) recognise the need for training goes beyond traditional diversity training, offering a comprehensive package that addresses the unique challenges faced by LGBT+ parents and carers.
Join us for this transformative training, developing a world where all can embrace parenthood with confidence, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Topics that will be covered include:-
Introduction to P2bP: Explore what sets P2bP apart from other organisations. in supporting
Routes to Parenthood: Navigate diverse options for LGBT+ individuals considering parenthood, including adoption and surrogacy.
Parenting Journey: Understand the unique aspects of the LGBT+ parenting experience, covering both challenges and rewards.
Research Insights: Discover key research findings that contribute to a deeper understanding of LGBT+ parenting.
Lived Experience: Hear real-life stories from the community, providing valuable insights and inspiration.
Microaggressions and Bias: Recognise and address microaggressions and unconscious biases faced by the LGBT+ community.
LGBT+ Trauma: Explore unique challenges and traumas, focusing on creating safe and supportive spaces.
Impact on Parenthood Choices: Understand how trauma may influence decisions related to parenthood.
Additional Challenges: Highlight and address extra hurdles faced by LGBTQ+ parents, including legal considerations.
Training and Consultancy Overview:
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Training and consultancy
Proud 2 b Parents offers a range of training to support your organisational development in regards to the inclusion of LGBT+ parents/ carers and their children, whilst providing practical ways to develop and change practice. Our training has been developed through research and the lived experiences of our service beneficiaries. They have shared their own experiences and wanted to ensure service change, inclusivity and affirming LGBT+ environments were at the heart of our training packages. We also know that our training builds, ‘Confidence in working with LGBT+ clients’, whilst providing insight and ‘understanding of how difficult and challenging it has been for parents/carers’.
"The training has given me more confidence in asking questions sensitively to gather an understanding of a family and not feel that I am expected to always know the answer/circumstances. It's OK to ask."
— Training attendee, 2021
Your engagement in our training programmes ensures that all perspectives are acknowledged and that you and your colleagues are working towards or are allies to the community. We thank you for your commitment to ensuring the voices of LGBT+ parents/ carers and their children are heard and supported. The principles of our training can be used to support other marginalised groups from the protected characteristics list.
“The whole team thoroughly enjoyed the training and and learnt a lot. By the end of the training we all realised that our practice was not up to date as we thought. However the training has challenged us and we will be far more mindful going forward.” (NHS Service Director, 2021)
