Topic(s): 
2SLGBTQIA+
Anti-Oppressive Practice
Webinar event date: 
Dec 8, 2023 1:00 pm EST
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Webinar Presenters: 
Fae Johnstone, MSW

Executive Director of Wisdom2Action and President of the Society of Queer Momentum

Fae is the Executive Director of Wisdom2Action, a 2SLGBTQIA+-owned and operated consulting firm, and President of the Society of Queer Momentum - a 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy nonprofit. She is a leading voice on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues in Canada, a prominent advocate for queer and trans rights, a recurring voice in Canadian news on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. Over the past ten years, she has trained thousands of people and hundreds of workplaces on 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. She’s also on a chocolate bar.

Description

Trans and gender diverse community members experience significantly higher rates of both suicidality ideation and suicide attempt when compared with the general population. Research indicates that social and environmental factors play a significant role in high rates of suicidality within trans communities. This webinar will explore what we know about trans communities and suicide, and provide attendees with actionable recommendations to both better support trans community members struggling with suicide and address the factors leading to heightened risk of suicide within trans communities.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Understand social and environmental factors influencing suicidality in trans and gender diverse communities.
  • Understand possible interventions and strategies to address suicidality in trans communities, with a focus on youth suicide prevention.
  • Gain new skills to bolster inclusive service provision within a trans-inclusive suicide prevention framework.