Pride, Not Prejudice: Developing LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practices and Care

2031 Jackson Street,Fort Myers FL 33901

03 June, 2022

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The purpose of this conference is to encourage and train mental health professionals interested in caring for the LGBTQIA+ community. The purpose is to establish a yearly conference to encourage and train mental health professionals along with cultivating best practices for clinicians working with and/or who are interested in, working with the LGBTQIA+ community. This initiative's goal is to increase capacity and address the health inequities in the vulnerable population. This training will be for behavioral health providers in SWFL. A certificate of attendance will be offered to those who request it. TOPICS AND PRESENTERS Keynote: You Don't Know What You Don't Know - Dr. Clark, Ph.D, LMHC, CAP Event Moderator - Alyssa Lemay LGBTQIA History & Culture - Adam Larivee, LCSW, MSW Medical/Science Standards of Care - Dr. Omar Rieche, M.D. LGBTQIA Spirituality - Reverand CJ McGregor, M. Div. Domestic Violence - Dr. Laura Streyffeler Trans Health and Primary Trans Care - Frances Haas, MSN, AGPCNP, APRN