Level 2: LGBTQIA+ Manager & Team Training — Applied Practice Workshop
Move from awareness to action
Awareness is important, but it is not enough on its own.
Managers, HR teams, safeguarding leads and frontline services need the confidence to respond well when LGBTQIA+ staff or service users disclose distress, discrimination, harm or unmet needs. They also need practical tools to build team cultures where people feel safer before they reach crisis point.
Be/Here’s Level 2 Applied Practice Workshop is designed for organisations ready to move beyond introductory awareness and into real workplace behaviour, leadership practice and safer response.
This LGBTQIA+ manager and team training is interactive, practical and discussion-based. It supports teams to understand the impact of minority stress, trauma, masking and discrimination, while building clear actions that can be used immediately.
This workshop is ideal for:
Managers
Team leaders
HR teams
Safeguarding leads
Frontline services
Public sector teams
NHS and healthcare teams
Local authority teams
Housing associations
Education settings
VCSE organisations
Commissioned services
Organisations supporting LGBTQIA+ staff or service users
This session is especially useful for teams who already have basic LGBTQIA+ awareness but want to feel more confident in real situations.
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What the workshop Covers
During the Level 2 Manager & Team Training, Applied Practice workshop participants will explore:
Minority stress and trauma-informed understanding
Participants explore the psychological and physical impact of discrimination, chronic stress, masking and repeated experiences of being unsafe or unseen.
This section helps teams understand why LGBTQIA+ inclusion needs to be connected to mental health, trauma-informed practice and workplace wellbeing.
Everyday inclusion in management practice
Inclusion is not just a statement. It shows up in supervision, team meetings, communication, decision-making, absence management, wellbeing conversations and how concerns are handled.
We help managers and teams think about what inclusive practice looks like in day-to-day workplace situations.
Reporting and response culture
Many LGBTQIA+ people do not report harm because they do not trust that they will be believed, protected or supported.
This section explores how organisations can create safer systems for disclosure, support and accountability, including how to respond when something has gone wrong.
Affirming language and workplace habits
This workshop supports participants to move beyond fear of “getting it wrong” and into practical confidence.
We look at the small but meaningful habits that help LGBTQIA+ staff feel respected, including language, repair, curiosity, confidentiality and consistency.
Case studies and practical actions
The workshop uses real-life scenarios and guided discussion to help participants practise responding to workplace challenges.
The aim is to leave with actions that are realistic, relevant and usable.
What participants will gain
By the end of the workshop, participants will have:
More confidence supporting LGBTQIA+ staff in real situations
A clearer understanding of minority stress and trauma-informed practice
Tools to respond to challenges rather than avoid them
Skills to create psychologically safer team environments
Better awareness of how management decisions affect LGBTQIA+ wellbeing
Practical actions that can be implemented immediately
A stronger foundation for inclusive leadership and accountability
Delivery format
Length: Half-day or full-day workshop
Delivery: Online, in-person or hybrid
Location: Online across the UK or in-person in Greater Manchester
Style: Interactive, discussion-based and practical
Optional add-on: Q&A or reflective discussion session
This workshop can be tailored to your team’s sector, size, workforce needs and service context.
Investment
Half-day workshop (online): £950
Half-day workshop, onsite, Greater Manchester only: £1,150
Half-day workshop, hosted with refreshments, Greater Manchester only: £1,500
Full-day workshop (online): £1,550
Full-day workshop, onsite, Greater Manchester only: £1,750
Half-day workshop, hosted with refreshments, Greater Manchester only: £2,050
Tailored quotes are available for larger organisations, multi-team delivery or ongoing support.
Why choose Be/Here?
Be/Here’s training is delivered by experienced mental health practitioners and therapists with specialist knowledge of LGBTQIA+ mental health.
We combine:
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Queer-led lived experience
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Clinical understanding
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Trauma-informed practice
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Neurodiversity and disability awareness
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Intersectional delivery
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Practical implementation support
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Real community-rooted insight
Our training is not about ticking an inclusion box. It is about helping organisations build the confidence, culture and systems needed to support LGBTQIA+ people well.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
What is LGBTQIA+ manager training?
LGBTQIA+ manager training helps managers and team leaders understand how to support LGBTQIA+ staff more safely and confidently. It covers mental health, minority stress, inclusive communication, reporting culture and practical workplace responses.
Is this training suitable for fronline services?
Yes. This workshop is suitable for frontline services, safeguarding teams, healthcare teams, housing teams, education settings and public sector organisations.
Can the workshop be tailored to our organisation?
Yes. Be/Here can tailor the session to your workforce, service users, sector and organisational priorities.
What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 training?
Level 1 introduces core awareness and shared language. Level 2 goes deeper into applied practice, management situations, minority stress, trauma-informed understanding and safer response.
Can this be delivered as a full-day workshop?
Yes. Level 2 can be delivered as either a half-day or full-day workshop.