LGBTQ+ Competency for Mental Health Practitioners
Affirming LGBTQ+ Clients and Patients
Struggling to Support LGBTQ+ Clients Effectively?
Are you facing challenges in delivering truly inclusive care to LGBTQ+ clients and patients? Do you need guidance on adopting affirming practices to ensure your services cater to their unique needs?
Addressing the Gaps
Our tailored services are designed to bridge the knowledge gaps and empower mental health practitioners to provide affirming care to LGBTQ+ communities, including frontline staff. We understand the complexities of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, helping you create a safer and more welcoming environment from the initial contact.
Why Choose Us?
Unlike generic diversity training programs, we specialize in LGBTQ+ competency training, providing you with the insights and tools necessary to navigate these specific challenges. Our expertise in LGBTQ+ mental health ensures that your team is equipped to offer affirming, positive experiences at every stage of interaction.
Transform Your Practice
Join us in transforming your practice into a safer space for LGBTQ+ communities. Let's ensure that every individual who seeks your services feels seen, heard, and supported.
This 3-hour interactive starter session lays the groundwork for therapists to become LGBTQ+ affirming practitioners. For those seeking guidance on LGBTQ+ competency, this 3-hour interactive training broadly introduces the community and terminology. Highlights:
- Review LGBTQ+ identities, terminology, and their complexities through real-world scenarios
- Identify ways to create an inclusive client journey - from intake to session
- Understanding common challenges faced by LGBTQ+ clients
- Practice advocating for clients and correcting unaffirming language
Designed Specifically for Mental Health Professionals
Tailored for therapists, counselors, psychologists, and psychiatric clinicians looking to foster LGBTQ+ competency in their practice.
Facilitated Online or In-Person for Optimal Learning
This interactive experience utilizes discussions, case vignettes, polls, and didactic lessons to deeply explore key topics. Downloadable resources reinforce teachings.
Building on the Quick Starter, this 7-hour immersive experience dives deeper into LGBTQ+ affirming practices. Added focus on:
- Best practices for responding to LGBTQ+ identity disclosures
- Using gender-inclusive language across all client touchpoints
- Curated curriculum tailored to your organization's unique needs and populations
Tailored Paths: Navigating LGBTQ+ Support Solutions
Alongside the topics already mentioned, you'll also get to explore three of the following:
- Marketing and Communications
- Physical Space Considerations
- Virtual Space Considerations
- During Sessions
- Advocacy and Consultation
Help your staff provide inclusive care from the very first point of contact. This 2-hour training covers LGBTQ+ terms, language, and common situations like:
- Client interactions (calls, emails, check-in)
- Updating names/pronouns in records
- Billing and paperwork
- Using affirming language
Crafted for frontline staff engaging directly with clients.
This interactive presentation features polls, engaging activities, and downloadable PDF resources.
Affordable online course options are also available, ideal for self-guided learning and particularly beneficial for smaller teams.
