Training + Consultating

Through consultancy, training, speaking, research and collaborative projects my work supports those who want to better understand the role of race, class, gender and sexuality in education, therapy and organizational life.

With increased understanding of gender and sexuality diversity, clinicians and organizations can build safe, inclusive and relevant learning and work communities. I am dedicated to providing tools, language and skills for living and serving in our complex, diverse world.

Past Clients

Trainings & Services

  • Creating Gender Inclusive and Affirming Classrooms.

  • Undoing the Binary: An Exploration of Your Gender Journey: Exploring the Impacts of Self in Our Work.

  • Unconscious Bias

  • Creating and Sustaining Youth/Adult Partnerships

  • Consent Culture in Schools

  • Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools

  • Trauma Informed Spacial Design for Home & Office

  • Open to work with folks to tailor a workshop within my scope and your needs.

 

I wish I had a training like this when I was starting out…

“I learned so much about my own biases. I wish I had this training when I started out 22 years ago. I think of all the times I let my own ideas about gender roles get in the way”

— M.J.

Reliable and really funny…

“She adds humor to the situation which is sometimes needed when talking about sensitive topics. She’s funny and serious.

— C.Z

I realized I needed to pause…

“During one of Syd’s trainings, she asked the group a question. Why. Why are you here to learn how to serve this community? What is it about your own gendered experience that has brought you here today? I realized then, I needed to pause and answer that question first before I could really engage my clients.