1. Enhancing Resiliency and Safety for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth :

2. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Name Pronouns you use What is one thing you are hoping to take away or learn today? Enhancing Resiliency and Safety for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth Role :

3. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Objectives Understand the safety needs of LGBTQ youth in care. Understand unique challenges facing LGBTQ youth. Be able to engage effectively with LGBTQ youth. Identify resources for LGBTQ youth. Know simple best practices to implement within 30 days to create safer, more affirming services and programs for LGBTQ youth.

4. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Agenda Welcome & Opening Introductions Framing & Objectives Assumptions & Agreements Terms and Definitions Research on Impact & Outcomes of Family Behaviors Local & National Resources Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Youth in Out-of-Home Care Applications & Implications Post Training Evaluations

5. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Assumptions Everyone in this room is here because they want to learn how to support their systems in becoming or strengthening a safe & affirming place for LGBTQ youth and their families. Most people have knowledge about these topics. Being culturally aware can be challenging work and developing our competencies never ends. Sexual orientation and gender identity are complex issues.

6. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Agreements Speak from your own experience. Take risks. Honor the complexity of this work. Trust each other’s process and make a commitment to each other’s learning. Do whatever it takes to be an effective learner while practicing social awareness. Maintain confidentiality.

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8. Terminology

9. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Definition Match Game The Answers Are Bisexual Pansexual Gay Gender Identity Trans Man/Woman Transgender Gender Queer Lesbian Cisgender Queer Gender Nonconforming Questioning

10. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Microaggressions Microaggressions: brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults toward marginalized people. Microaggressions have a significant impact on people’s lives. While some microaggressions may seem brief and harmless, many studies have found that the more people experience microaggressions, the more likely they are to report symptoms of depression, psychological distress, and physical health issues.

11. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Responsiveness Being Challenges 1.Take a deep breathe 2.Listen 3.Thank them 4.Take Action Challenging Bias 1.Take a deep breathe 2.Name it 3.Give information 4.Give Direction

12. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Research Says…

13. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Research Says… 1. Find your group. 2. As a group decide where your papers belong between the given categories. 3. Place your slips of paper below the appropriate category. Behaviors ~ Outcomes

14. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Behaviors & Outcomes

15. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Resources for… LGBTQ YOUTH GUARDIANS of LGBTQ YOUTH SCHOOLS BEST PRACTICES, READINGS, RESEARCH

16. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Resources for… Referral Assessment

17. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Best Practices Guide Creating a Welcoming Environment Intake Forms and the Use of Inclusive Language Coming Out Transgender & Gender Nonconforming Youth Confidentiality Respond to Anti-LGBTQ Language and Behavior Placement Housing and Classification of LGBTQ Youth Read pages 2 - 6

18. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Case Scenarios 1. Read your scenario. 2. Find your group. 3. Answer the questions with your group.

19. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Case Scenarios 1. What needs to be addressed? 2. What immediate actions could be taken to protect youth? 3. What appropriate education could be offered to adults and youth? 4. What long term actions could address key issues?

20. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Final Reflection “Brilliant Thoughts” – Aha moments, something you learned or were reminded of today “To Do” – At least one best practice you will implement in the next 30 days

21. WeAreCoachingLeaders.com Thank You! Please fill out your Evaluation. For more information & Support, please contact Coaching Leaders: Jude McNeil judemconsulting@gmail.com 801.347.6070