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Awareness of Trauma Experienced by LGBT+ Parents/Carers

15 May, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm

Online

Expert-led training session led by Matt Taylor-Roberts Founder and Managing Director of Proud 2 b Parents

3.5 hrs
CPD
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Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.


Details

Join us for an engaging and insightful webinar designed to enhance understanding and best practices when working with LGBT+ parents and carers. This session will provide an in-depth exploration of key concepts, terminology, and strategies to create inclusive and affirming environments that support LGBT+ families in various settings.

LGBT+ parents and carers often face unique challenges and barriers when accessing services, and it is crucial for professionals to have the knowledge and confidence to provide inclusive support. This webinar will cover essential topics such as trauma, using appropriate and affirming language, addressing unconscious biases, and ensuring policies and practices reflect the needs of LGBT+ families. Through real-life scenarios attendees will gain practical tools and confidence to create inclusivity in their professional environments.

This webinar is ideal for professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge, challenge existing biases, or update their practice to be more inclusive, this session offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways.

Previous attendees have praised the impact of this training:

“The training has given me more confidence in asking questions sensitively to understand a family’s situation without feeling like I need to have all the answers. It’s OK to ask.”

“The whole team thoroughly enjoyed the training and learned a lot. By the end, we all realised our practice was not as up-to-date as we thought. However, the training challenged us, and we will be far more mindful going forward.”

 


Learning outcomes

  • Gender Identity Terminology
  • Community Research
  • Microaggression and Unconscious Bias
  • Trauma and LGBT+ Parents and Carers
  • Effect of Trauma on Parenting Styles
  • Tackling Trauma: Strategies and interventions for addressing trauma and building resilience within LGBT+ families.
  • Creating an LGBT+ Affirming Environment

Information about the trainer

Matt Taylor-Roberts

Matt is the Founder and Managing Director of Proud 2 b Parents, an award-winning organization dedicated to supporting LGBT+ parents/carers and their children. With over a decade of experience, he is passionate about creating equity and promoting change within adoption and foster care systems. As an LGBT+ parent and foster carer, his personal journey fuels his work advocating for the LGBT+ community.

He serves as an Independent Panel Member for regional adoption and foster agencies, and is a Diversity & Inclusion Champion and Pride 365 Ambassador. Recognized for his work, he has received multiple awards, including the British LGBT+ Awards 2024 and being a Diversity Awards Finalist.

As a keynote speaker, he shares his expertise on subjects like LGBT+ parent experiences, microaggressions, and creating affirming environments.

“Let’s collaborate to foster inclusivity and positive change for LGBT+ families.”


Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.

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CVAA Members

£79.00
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CVAA Subscribers

£89.00
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Non-members

£109.00
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