Welcome to Hidayah’s Everyday Allyship Training Series, our short sessions are created to provide individuals and organisations the tools to better support Queer Muslims across all areas of life.
In our third session, we will explore how trauma and distress can affect Queer Muslims, and learn practical ways to provide safe and culturally competent support.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how trauma and distress can affect Queer Muslims
- Apply trauma-informed approaches to real-life scenarios involving Queer Muslims
- Strengthen cultural competency by learning how to rebuild trust and address power imbalances
Who should attend? - Counsellors, therapists, and wellbeing practitioners
- Migrant & refugee support workers (especially LGBTQI+ asylum seekers)
- NHS staff and other health professionals
- HR, DEI, and workplace wellbeing professionals
- Charity sector staff, including wellbeing services (e.g., MIND, Switchboard, Elop) and LGBTQI-specific services (e.g., LGBT Health and Wellbeing)
- Health and wellbeing staff networks (private sector)
- Anyone from non-professional backgrounds who wants to learn about inclusive, trauma-informed practice
Event details
Location: Online (Zoom)
Date & Time: This 1.5-hour session will be offered twice:
- Thursday, 13th November -12:00 –13:30
- Tuesday, 18th November - 14:00–15:30
Trainer
An experienced member of the Hidayah team will lead this session. Further details will be shared closer to the event.
What Attendees Say
"I think it's a great balance of information, lived experience and discussion"
"...I've definitely come away feeling like I can support people better."
"I found the training fascinating and informative. This is a subject I have wanted to educate myself on for some time. I would have been happy to do a whole day's training on it..."
