Brave/Safe Space Training

Prior to the event you will receive a zoom link, so you are able to log in.

Here is a snapshot of what you will learn in this 3 hour session:

• Examine your personal knowledge and feelings of LGBTQ+ people

• Explore the dimensions of gender

• Recognize the ways that gender and sexuality can create barriers for some people.

• Learn LGBTQ+ related vocabulary, including the language that is preferred to be used.

• Reduce homophobia, heterosexism and transphobia.

• Get answers to some commonly asked and misunderstood questions about LGBTQ+ people and identities

• Explore opportunities on becoming an ally and creating brave/safe spaces

• What to say/do if someone comes out to you

• Identify more resources for continued learning

This training is brought to you in collaboration with The Arc Minnesota and CentraCare

The Arc Minnesota promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, actively supporting them and their families in a lifetime of full inclusion and participation in their communities. Our vision is to pursue lasting community change and connections that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in living their best lives. The Arc Minnesota is dedicated to supporting the human and civil rights of the LGBTQIA+ community and those who also identify as being disabled. The Arc Minnesota is grateful to partner with CentraCare and St. Cloud Pride to offer this opportunity.

CentraCare is dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve. In order to address population health needs, CentraCare is committed to cultivating partnerships with a local organizations to assess and plan around the changing needs of our communities. To do this work well, we focus on:

• addressing gaps in health and care
• increasing access and connection to care
• developing strategic partnerships to better serve our patients
• modifying care delivery to achieve equitable outcomes and reduce health disparities

This training is brought to you by a Community Health Nurse