Adapting our interventions to the realities of sexually and gender-diverse individuals, their families, and friends

Sexually and gender-diverse individuals are more likely to experience stigma, arising from misconceptions and lack of understanding about their realities. Certain key moments in their lives, especially those involving self-discovery or self-revelation, starting a relationship or a family, socialization and ageing, can be particularly challenging given the potential lack of appropriate social support. 

This course can help build relevant knowledge and skills and confidence to better support the needs of sexually and gender-diverse individuals, their families and friends. Collaboration between local community, public and parapublic organizations are encouraged in order to maximize the effectiveness, relevance and quality of services that are offered to 2S/LGBTQIA+ people, their loved ones and their communities. With this objective in mind, this course aligns with the principles set forth in the Politique québécoise de lutte contre l'homophobie and in the Programme national de santé publique du Québec. 

This training program was made possible through financial support from the Bureau de lutte contre l’homophobie et la transphobie, as part of the Plan d’action de lutte contre l’homophobie et la transphobie.

Learning objectives

• Identify key challenges faced by the sexually and gender-diverse communities, their families and friends, at various stages of their lives
• Implement targeted interventions that reflect the specific needs of sexually and gender-diverse individuals, their families and friends
• Support the development of solutions at the individual, family, community, and collective levels
• Promote prevention strategies that reduce risk factors and strengthen protective factors among sexually and gender-diverse individuals

Target audience

Support workers and other employees working in health care and social services, the teaching sector, and public and community services.

Prerequisite: Completion of the Sex, Gender and Sexual Orientation: Understanding Diversity course.

Duration and structure

The course takes place entirely in person and lasts a total of 7 hours. 

Registration and credits

To register your team for the synchronous portion of the course or for any additional information, please contact us :  

• Email : [email protected]
• Phone : 514 905-4044, voicemail only

The « Adapting our interventions to the realities of sexually and gender-diverse individuals, their families, and friends » continuing education activity meets professional development and scientific content requirements.

The training activity is free, and anyone completing it may obtain official continuing education certification issued by École de santé publique de l’Université de Montréal, without cost. To receive certification, the participant must have completed the entire training.

Last update: October 15^th, 2025