Introduction to Affirming Spaces is a series of three course modules for healthcare providers that offer insight into fostering affirming healthcare practices that better serve trans and gender-diverse patients. Although designed for healthcare providers in Alberta, Canada – the information is widely applicable.

The training is free and administered by a collection of healthcare practitioners, academic and community-based researchers, activists, community members, university professors, and sexual health educators.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Pronouns & Inclusive Language
• 2SLGBTQ+ Terminology
• Intersectionality
• Creating Affirming Healthcare Settings
• Transforming Rural Primary Care
• Inclusive Practices for Healthcare Providers
• Disability Justice
• Queer and Trans Youth Homelessness
• Key Considerations for Inclusive Nursing Practices
• Inclusive Healthcare Settings for Two-Spirit and Indigenous Communities
• Repairing Broken Relationships Between the Medical and 2SLGBTQ+ Communities