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LGBTQ and Healthcare Conference

Join us for our 5th annual LGBTQ+ Healthcare Conference. This year the Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance will be providing our keynote address and the conference will center around the theme of rural health. This annual conference brings together providers and community members to learn about LGBTQ+ health disparities and build collaborative energy around their different work to address these issues across Maine.

Supporting Families, Supporting Youth: Working with LGBT Young People and their Caregivers

Family connectedness and support is an important protective factor in the well-being of LGBT youth. However, many families and young people face challenges navigating their way to strong, affirming relationships. This training is geared towards a broad range of providers representing primary care, mental health, behavioral health, educators, community, clergy, etc. who work with LGBT youth and their families. A light lunch will be provided.

 

Working with LGBT Clients

This 1-day training will be an introductory level exploration of working with LGBT clients. After a review of terms of relevance to LGBT clients, the presenter will give an overview of clinical issues faced by members of this population, including health disparities. Participants will learn skills to treat and advocate for the needs of LGBT clients. Case examples will be used to demonstrate effective care of LGBT clients. Continental Breakfast, Lunch, workshop attendance and continuing education credit included.
Save $10 if you PAY by Wednesday, August 1- Early Bird fee $50

 

Beginning Skills for Working with Transgender Clients
Beginning Skills For Working With Transgender Clients

This workshop will be an introductory exploration of working with clients who identify along the transgender spectrum. The training will last for six hours and begin with a review of the terms relevant to transgender clients. It will continue with a discussion of clinical issues transgender clients may present with during your work together as well as health disparities and areas of oppression. Participants will learn skills needed to treat as well as advocate for the needs of transgender clients. Case examples will be used to augment the lecture and to demonstrate effective care of transgender clients. Continental Breakfast, Lunch, workshop attendance and continuing education credit included.
Save $10 if you PAY by September 12, 2018- Early Bird fee $50