Courses

YES offers several groundbreaking educational courses guided by leading research and a spirit of inquiry.

Our commitment is to create new ways for people to understand and view gender and orientation, while introducing new ways for people to relate to each other. We are always on the hunt for the latest research that underscores the practical needs of the communities we serve. Practical exercises grounded in theoretical presentations are a hallmark of YES Institute’s work across all sectors of our community.

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Early Childhood
Children as young as four years old use phrases such as “boys don’t cry,” or “that’s so gay,” and ask questions like, “Why does Maria have two mommies?” Early childhood educators have Read More
Reimagining Femininity & Masculinity
What is required to “be a man” in today’s world? Is it possible to be seen as “feminine” and “strong” simultaneously, without sacrificing authenticity? What parts of you have you dismissed, downplayed, or Read More
Deciphering Gender and Orientation
More and more young people are expressing gender and orientation in unexpected ways. How do we keep up? What’s behind the explosion of new labels? Most importantly, how can we make sure Read More
Achieving Success in the Workplace
How can today’s organizations and businesses authentically include, embrace, and represent all, without alienating valuable employees and customers? Typically, “diversity and inclusion” initiatives tell people what they “should” do or think, which Read More
A Communication Called “Bullying”
This course examines the phenomenon of “bullying” through the lens of communication. Children who are bullied are more likely to drop out of school, have lower academic achievement, and are at greater Read More
Communication Solutions™
“There is no problem communication cannot solve.” How do you react when someone suggests you are “wrong”? What do you do when family, friends, or colleagues try to force their opinions and Read More