SOGIE 102 is an advanced course divided into two sessions, both of which are mandatory for full participation. During these sessions, participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills in using appropriate terminology and definitions when serving individuals with diverse SOGIE. They will also deepen their understanding of how SOGIE is an essential aspect of culture and diversity, recognizing its connection to intersectionality. A key focus of the course is to explore practical ways to incorporate a SOGIE lens into interactions with youth and families. Participants will be equipped with strategies to address their personal discomfort, fears, or biases around the topic. They will also gain the necessary skills to integrate the SOGIE perspective into all aspects of their work. Furthermore, the course will provide participants with the tools to advocate for LGBTQ+ young people and families in educational, healthcare, and community settings. They will learn how to guide individuals toward supportive community resources. SOGIE 102 builds upon the language and vocabulary introduced in SOGIE 101.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this training, learners will be able to:

(1) Demonstrate proficiency around language, terms and definitions regarding servicing youth and families with diverse SOGIE
(2) Develop the ability to recognize diverse SOGIE as a distinctive part of culture and diversity
(3) Integrate knowledge and understanding that SOGIE is one part of one intersection within intersectionality; developing ways to implement this understanding in working with youth and families
(4) Identify strategies to attend to and address personal feelings of discomfort, concerns, fears, and biases that can impede professionals’ everyday work
(5) Integrate the SOGIE lens into all aspects of their work (conversations, interviews, assessment tools, assessing behaviors, etc.)
(6) Advocate with LGBTQ+ young people and families in education, healthcare and in community settings

This is an instructor-led course. Going through the units will lead you to register for the live training event session, which is hosted on Microsoft Teams. The live sessions are broken into two parts; both must be attended for full credit.

UPCOMING LIVE SESSIONS:
May 27 and 29, 2025 (1-3pm EST)
November 10 and 12, 2025 (1-3pm EST)