Working with Inclusive and Respectful Language: CPD Workshop for Support Practitioners
Are you worried about saying the wrong thing?
Whether it’s pronouns, identity terms, deadnames, cultural terminology or shifting language within the LGBTQ+ and global majority communities, many practitioners hold back for fear of offending. This practical and compassionate workshop is designed to help practitioners feel more confident navigating language in a way that’s respectful, curious, and inclusive.
This isn’t about perfection; it’s about building trust, learning from mistakes, and holding space safely.
Learning Outcomes Covered:
- Understanding why language matters and how it can build or break trust in the room
- Exploring commonly used terms (and how they may change across time, culture and context)
- How to approach mistakes with humility and repair
- Navigating pronouns, deadnames, and identity terms in a way that honours client autonomy
- Holding space across difference without needing to be an “expert” in identity
What You Will Learn:
- How to approach identity-related language with confidence and care
- What to do when you don’t know the right term (or accidentally get it wrong)
- How to build an inclusive space through small but meaningful language choices
- Ways to support clients from LGBTQ+ and global majority communities even if you’re still learning
Who should attend:
- Counsellors, psychotherapists and coaches wanting to build inclusive, affirming practice
- Teachers, school staff and youth workers supporting diverse communities
- Support workers, mentors and frontline staff seeking confidence in using respectful language
- Anyone in a helping or community facing role who wants to communicate with care across difference
