About This Course
Your Struggles, Solved
Understanding gender is essential for authentic self-expression and meaningful connections, yet societal norms and binary thinking often create confusion and barriers to acceptance.
You're likely facing:
- Confusion Between Sex and Gender - You struggle to understand the difference between biological attributes and internal gender identity, leading to miscommunications.
- Binary Thinking Limitations - Rigid societal messages about gender roles restrict your self-expression and understanding of others' experiences.
- Difficulty Supporting Gender Diversity - You want to be supportive but lack the vocabulary and knowledge to have meaningful conversations about gender identity.
This course teaches you to distinguish between sex and gender while exploring the rich spectrum of gender identities beyond the binary. You'll learn how to reflect on your own gender journey and develop practical language for supporting others. These insights can help foster deeper self-acceptance and create more inclusive, authentic relationships.
What You Will Learn
"Understanding gender beyond binary thinking opens up a world of authentic self-expression and creates space for deeper, more meaningful connections with others."
— Silva Neves, Sexual & Relationship Psychotherapist
Gender Fundamentals
- Sex vs. Gender Distinction - Clearly understand the difference between biological sex characteristics and gender identity to overcome common misconceptions and communication barriers.
- Gender Identity Spectrum - Explore identities beyond the binary, including non-binary, genderfluid, and genderqueer expressions to broaden your perspective.
Personal Reflection
- Gender Journey Mapping - Examine your own gender development and socialization to recognize how cultural messages have shaped your self-expression.
- Identifying Internalized Norms - Uncover restrictive gender beliefs you may unconsciously hold that limit your authentic expression and connections.
Practical Communication
- Inclusive Language Skills - Master pronouns, terminology, and respectful phrasing to create safe spaces for gender-diverse individuals in your life.
- Supportive Conversation Techniques - Develop skills for having open, affirming discussions about gender identity without judgment or assumptions.
By course completion, you'll confidently navigate gender diversity with knowledge and empathy, creating more authentic connections while honoring your own and others' gender expressions.
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Lessons and Classes
- 1. Welcome to This Course
- 2. Sex, Gender & Sexual Orientations Are Not the Same
- 3. The Different Genders & Pronouns
- 4. What Is Your Gender
Your Instructor
Silva Neves
Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist
Silva Neves is a Senior Accredited Sex & Relationship Therapist and UKCP Registered Psychotherapist with advanced accreditation in Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversities. As Course Director at the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology, he's trained professionals across 15+ countries to adopt inclusive, pleasure-positive frameworks that honor the diversity of human sexuality and gender expression.
Silva's passion for gender education emerged from witnessing how binary thinking and shame limited his clients' self-expression and relationships. He noticed a pattern: when people understood the complexity of gender beyond restrictive norms, profound healing became possible. This insight transformed his approach to therapy, inspiring him to create judgment-free spaces where people could explore their authentic identities without fear or confusion.
Silva's trauma-informed approach combines evidence-based techniques with genuine belief in your capacity for self-discovery. Rather than imposing rigid definitions, he presents gender concepts through practical frameworks that invite personal reflection. His warm, straightforward teaching makes complex aspects of identity feel approachable, creating a balanced experience of knowledge acquisition and meaningful self-exploration.
Course FAQ
Not at all! Silva Neves designed this course for people at all levels of gender understanding. Whether you're completely new to these concepts or already have some familiarity, the content meets you where you are with clear explanations and practical examples. You'll find value whether you're starting from scratch or looking to deepen your existing knowledge.
The course provides immediate practical tools through the Inclusive Language Skills and Supportive Conversation Techniques sections. You'll learn specific phrases, pronoun etiquette, and communication approaches you can start using right away. This isn't just theoretical knowledge—you'll finish with concrete ways to create more inclusive spaces and have meaningful conversations about gender with partners, friends, family members, and colleagues.
While taking the course together can spark valuable conversations, it's absolutely beneficial to take it independently. The personal reflection components help you examine your own gender journey regardless of your partner's participation. After completing the course, you'll be equipped with the language and understanding to share insights with your partner in a way that's accessible and meaningful to them.
Absolutely. Silva specifically addresses non-binary, genderfluid, and genderqueer expressions, providing clear terminology and conceptual frameworks. You'll gain insights into these lived experiences and develop practical communication skills to show support and understanding. The course emphasizes creating safe spaces through language and listening, which is exactly what's needed to nurture meaningful connections with gender-diverse individuals in your life.
Unlike many online resources that focus solely on terminology or political perspectives, Silva Neves brings his expertise as a Sexual and Relationship Psychotherapist to explore how gender impacts our personal development and relationships. This course uniquely combines educational content with reflective exercises that help you examine your own gender journey. The balanced approach addresses both knowledge acquisition and practical application in real-life situations you encounter every day.
Silva has created a judgment-free learning environment specifically for people experiencing this very hesitation. The course approaches self-reflection with compassion, acknowledging that we've all internalized cultural messages about gender. Rather than focusing on blame, the content emphasizes growth and awareness, giving you permission to explore at your own pace while providing supportive frameworks for this personal journey.
You'll experience immediate "aha moments" throughout the 30-60 minute course as Silva clarifies commonly misunderstood concepts. Many students report being able to apply the inclusive language techniques in their very next conversation. The deeper personal reflection work unfolds at your own pace—some find their perspective shifts right away, while others notice gradual changes in their thinking and communication over the following weeks as they practice the techniques.
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