Why do pronouns matter?
You will never know someone’s pronoun by simply looking at them. Using someone’s correct personal pronoun shows respect for their gender identity. When you refer to someone using the wrong pronoun, this can cause feelings of exclusion and distress.
Lizzie talks HIV Prevention with Peter Levy on BBC One Look North
Lizzie Jordan, Think2Speak’s CEO and Founder, was invited onto BBC One with Peter Levy - Look North. The segment discusses PrEP, medication taken to prevent HIV infection
The importance of talking about death and dying in schools - Dying Matters Awareness Week
This week is Dying Matters Week and one of the ‘difficult’ subjects that Think2Speak counsellors, trainers and the team as a whole have to talk about with the young people and their families who access our services is helping them come to terms with a loved one coming to the end of their lives or passing away suddenly.
Think2Speak Nominated for the UK’ Largest Diversity Awards
Think2Speak has been nominated for the Community Organisation Award at The National Diversity Awards 2018. The prestigious black tie event recognises nominees in their respective fields of diversity including age, disability, gender, race, faith, religion and sexual orientation.
Founder shortlisted for 'Person With Purpose' Northern Power Women Award
We are delighted that Lizzie's work has been recognised through her nomination and shortlisted place on the Northern Power Women Awards 'Person with Purpose' category. The winner will be announced at a black tie event in Manchester on 6th March.