Event: Breaking Barriers: LGBTQIA+ & Mental Health Care
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2024
Time: 09:00am-04:30pm (EST)
Location: Baker Free Library AND Virtual
Who should attend: Mental health counselors, professional counselors, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, and other helping professions
Earn: Six (6) continuing education hours *
This training equips mental health professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to break down barriers and provide affirming and effective support to LGBTQ+ individuals seeking mental health services. Join us either in person at the Baker Free Library or by zoom (link to be emailed after registration) and earn 6 CEU's.
Attendees will discuss and learn about:
- Challenges with Traditional Models: Traditional mental health approaches often fail to adequately address the specific concerns and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals. This section examines the limitations and biases inherent in these models.
- Culturally-Sensitive Engagement: The training emphasizes the significance of adopting culturally-sensitive approaches that honor the diversity of identities and experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community. Participants learn strategies for creating inclusive and affirming spaces where individuals feel safe to express themselves authentically.
- Understanding Wants and Needs: By exploring the unique wants and needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals, participants gain a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to mental health disparities within this community. This section highlights the importance of actively listening to LGBTQIA+ voices and incorporating their perspectives into mental health interventions.
- Trauma-Informed Approaches: Recognizing the prevalence of trauma within the LGBTQIA+ community, the training introduces trauma-informed approaches aimed at providing sensitive and supportive care. Participants learn how to create environments that promote healing and resilience, taking into account the intersectionality of identities and experiences.
Please contact Compass of Hope Counseling for more information 603-824-3555
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*Six (6) CEUS pending approval from NASW NH
