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GLBT Mental Health Summit

Friday, April 17, 2009 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (CT)

Nashville, TN

GLBT Mental Health Summit

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Professional Registration Ended $40.00 $0.00
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Event Details

NAMI Tennessee and the University of Tennessee College of Social Work Present

Stigma No More

Integrating GLBT Issues into the Cultural Competence Agenda

April 17, 2009 8:30-4:30pm
193 Polk Ave
Nashville, Tennessee 37211

8:30-9:00

Registration-UTCSW Front Lobby
A light breakfast will be served.

9:00-9:15

Welcome and Opening Remarks - Stigma No More: Why GLBT Issues Should be Included into the Cultural Competence Agenda”
Melissa Gordon, Public Policy Intern; NAMI Tennessee
Dewayne Jenkins, HIV/CTS Specialist; Nashville Cares

9:15-10:45

Workshop 1: “When Personal Values Conflict with Professional Ethics”
Paula Foster, LCSW, Director of Therapeutic Support, Nashville Cares

10:45-11:00

Break

11:00-12:30

Workshop 2: Addressing Substance Abuse Issues in Psychotherapy with LGBT Clients
Steven Davidson, LCSW, Psychotherapist; Nashville Psychotherapy

12:30-1:30

Working Lunch, Part 1:  “Art Therapy for GLBT Persons with Mental Illness”
Melissa Green, LCSW
Part 2: Performance for LGBT Clients with Major Mental Illness”
Adande Lane and Gregory King
Door Prizes Awarded

1:30-3:00

Workshop 3: Gender Identity and Self-Affirming Practice
LJ Ratliff, LCSW; East End Body in Balance
Marissa Richmond Phd; President of Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition

3:00-3:15

Announcements & Break

3:15-4:30

Closing Workshop: Moving from Planning to Practice
Integrating GLBT Issues into the Cultural Competence Agenda, Policy Implications, and Best Evidence Based Practices for LGBT Populations with Major Mental Illness

Parking Information

Summit registrants may park for free in the parking lot located at the rear of the building. If you wish to park in front of the building you may do so ONLY in unmarked spaces or parking designated for UTCSW.

Enter the building through the center double doors and take the elevators or stairs to the UT College of Social Work located on the 2nd floor.

When & Where



University of Tennessee College of Social Work
193 Polk Ave
Nashville, TN 37210

Friday, April 17, 2009 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (CT)


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NAMI Tennessee



NAMI Tennessee is a grassroots, non-profit advocacy and education organization made up of consumers, families,  friends and professionals. We are dedicated to improving quality of life for people with mental illness, their families and communities.