This training emphasizes that respect and dignity are the first step in building trust—the foundation needed to reach deeper conversations about trauma, healing, and recovery. Participants will explore practical aspects of gender affirmation such as pronouns, clothing, being closeted, and questioning, while also recognizing that gender identity is only one part of a person’s broader story. By practicing these basics, participants learn how to create spaces where people feel seen and safe, allowing authentic connection and healing work to unfold, whether related to gender identity or another topic altogether.