Grow A Rainbow: Sexual & Gender Minority 101

Grow a Rainbow: Sexual & Gender Minority 101 provides an overview of SGM-related terminology, the differences between gender identity and sexual orientation, some of the struggles of SGM individuals, and ideas of ways to be a supportive ally, along with local and national resources.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Use SGM-related language and terminology
  • Discuss the differences between gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation
  • Identify ways to support SGM individuals
  • Review local and national resources available to the community

Format: Recorded webinar (5/10/2024)

Duration: 1.5 hrs

Presented by: Amanda Martinez, MPH, Mental Health America, Hawai’i

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available for recording: 

  • Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours (no continuing competency credits). WRPHTC provider number 99036.

 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.