Empowering Change Through Inclusivity Training
Join us in creating a more inclusive and understanding world with our expert-led training programs.
About Somewhere Over The Moon Trainings
At Somewhere Over The Moon Trainings, we are dedicated to fostering inclusive environments through comprehensive training and consultation services. Our mission is to empower organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to embrace diversity and promote equality. Led by our experienced trainers, Liz Cannon, Ph.D., and Amney Castaneda, Ph.D., N.C.C., we specialize in LGBTQ+ and DEI trainings, workplace development, and tailored workshops to meet your unique needs.
Our Services
LGBTQ+ and DEI Trainings
Our LGBTQ+ and DEI trainings are designed to enhance understanding and foster inclusivity within your organization, providing practical strategies for creating a welcoming environment for all.
Workplace Trainings
Our workplace trainings focus on improving communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment.
Consultation Services
We offer expert consultation to help you navigate complex diversity challenges, develop strategic plans, and implement effective policies that align with your organizational goals.
Meet Our Expert Trainers
Our dedicated team is committed to fostering inclusive environments through expert-led trainings. Get to know the professionals behind our impactful sessions.
Liz Cannon, Ph.D.
Lead Diversity Trainer
Amney Castaneda, Ph.D., N.C.C.
Senior Inclusion Consultant
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
Liz and Amney are so warm and responsive in coordinating trainings and truly walk the walk of creating a safe, inclusive learning environment that builds knowledge, deepens empathy, and elevates a call to action with ideas about how to show up as an active ally. Our staff use words like “powerful” and “impactful” when describing training sessions with Liz and Amney. “I felt so supported and seen in the room.” – Training participant “I will take this into my everyday life in hopes to be a better ally.” – Training participant
Carlyn Andrew
Senior Director of Counseling and Training, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley
★★★★★
At Big Brothers Big Sisters justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) is an integral part of our values and mission. Together we affirm that every person has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are committed to creating and cultivating a safe environment where all individuals feel respected and valued equally. Amney mirrored this in a safe and judgement-free training where our staff was able to ask questions and learn. The experience of the simulation that Amney walked us through has allowed us to have deeper empathy which in turn has allowed us to be a better support for the people we serve
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin
★★★★★
We are extremely grateful for the time Liz and Amney spent with us. Our training session was unorthodox, but Liz and Amney were flexible about prioritizing our concerns and guiding our thinking towards solutions that best support the youth we serve and the LGBTQ+ community as a whole. Of all the DEI trainings we have completed, our organization most often looks to this one for guidance. We would readily recommend it to any individual, team, or organization looking to improve their support and forwarding of equitable values.
The Brigade, Neenah, WI
★★★★★
Perhaps what I was most appreciative of was the absolutely judgment-free, safe space we were given to explore our thoughts and ask open, honest questions within. This was an absolutely phenomenal chance for the folks in our district who tend to work most closely with our LGBTQIA+ students to deep-dive into those basic principles of having respect, empathy, and understanding for all people, specifically this population of individuals. The training not only helped us better-understand ourselves and our own journeys, but it ultimately helped foster an opportunity for us to better-navigate the diverse world we live within, so we can serve those we work with from a place of compassion and inclusivity.
Emmy Jess, Director of Pupil Services,Ripon Middle School
Upcoming Events
Trans Mental Health (90 Min training)
In this online training, we will first provide some basic background on working with trans people (e.g. language, pronouns, etc.). Then we will talk more in depth related to mental health issues and how to provide affirmative care.
Coming Soon!
$50 for professionals, $35 for students, scholarships available on a need basis
SAFE Training (3 hours)
This online training is intended to be an introduction into allyship. We will cover the most common terms and definitions of the community. Then we will practice using pronouns. We will discuss the coming out process. We will also cover common experiences of microaggressions and how to best respond.
Coming Soon!
$75 for professionals, $50 for students, scholarships available on a need basis
Level 2 Safe Training (2 hours)
In this online training, we will focus on the next level of allyship. We will talk about intersectionality and how this impacts day to day lived experiences. We will discuss some of the risk and protective factors. We will spend some time in role play/discussion scenarios, allowing us to explore how to respond to the needs of LGBTQ+ people.
Coming Soon!
$60 for professionals, $40 for students, scholarships available on a need basis
Inclusive Leadership Seminar
Develop leadership skills that promote diversity and inclusion within your organization.
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