EXPERIENCE

I have delivered trans awareness training since 2007, both independently and through charities, to medical professionals, law enforcement, camp counsellors, therapists, outreach/youth workers, prison staff, teachers, government officials and higher education staff, among others.

Off Beat's workshops are always designed by the communities each training represents. You can request more information at the bottom of this page.

TRAINING

Working with the trans community

Off Beat's 'Working with the trans community' workshops challenge the idea that acceptance of queer/trans communities starts with learning long lists of terminology. In addition to learning about the difficulties faced by the trans community in today's hostile cultural climate, this half or full day training highlights the importance of embracing trans culture and celebrating trans joy, placing empathy at its foundation. This training is suitable for beginner or intermediate understandings.

Training can be tailored to different industries, including counselling. To request a chat about your training needs, please see below.

A hierarchy image depicting the traditional approach to training (reliant upon learning terminology first)

A second hierarchy image depicting empathy at the foundation of Off Beat Therapy's training model

Trans lived experience

This full day experiential training helps develop empathy and greater understanding of trans experiences, focusing on what counsellors may see in the therapy room.

This workshop is geared towards counsellors but can be adapted for other industries.

It is suitable for intermediate/advanced understanding. To request a chat about your training needs, please see below.

Working with autistic clients

This half day or full day workshop addresses common misconceptions about autism and attempts to convey the realities of many varied autistic lived experiences, both in therapy and out in the world. It challenges the medical, deficit model of disability and promotes neuro-affirmative ways of working with difference. This workshop is suitable for beginner/intermediate level understanding.

Training can be tailored to different industries, including counselling. To request a chat about your training needs, please see below.

"Thanks for the enlightening session. Your insights and case examples were invaluable. The safe environment and interactive sessions greatly enhanced my understanding. I'm excited to apply this knowledge in my practice." - 2023 'Working with trans clients' participant

"I was grateful there was a safe space to learn and share and thought the session was really valuable and discovered things I had no idea about from the honesty and openness in the delivery." - 2023 'Working with trans clients' participant

"Josiah was informative, patient and engaging. We all found the training incredibly eye opening and it has sparked many conversations since. We're thoroughly pleased that we chose to take part in this training and feel we can support our trans and queer clients more effectively and empathically." - 2024 'Trans Lived Experience' participant

TRAINING ENQUIRIES

To request details for training sessions, including costs, please input your details below, or use the contact page: