VIRTUAL-Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:00AM-12:00 PM-LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy with Nicole Melissa Morin, LCSW
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
VIRTUAL-Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM-$109 including CEUs
LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy
Nicole Melissa Morin, LCSW
Build a strong foundation for your clinical practice in supporting and caring for members of the LGBTQIA+ community! This learning opportunity will give you an introduction to the research and practices of affirmative therapy, sets of skills to use and apply in your clinical practice, an understanding of skills/phrases/practices that are no longer appropriate or acceptable, show how to assess for stressors related to identity and the impact of these stressors on wellness across the lifespan. Additionally, we will touch upon making mistakes, influences of history, and consider brief case studies to expand our mindset around what being ‘affirmative’ really means.
Following this training the participants will understand:
· The research base and benefits of affirmative therapy for clients, providers, and practices
· Ongoing practices, actions, and interventions that can be taken at different levels of care to support people, and which practices are NOT effective in showing support for LGBTQIA+ people
· Assessing for and supporting identity related stressors through an intersectional lens
· How to apply practices and skills to serve LGBTQIA+ community members and allies in conjunction with other models such as trauma informed care
YOUR TRAINER:
Nicole Melissa Morin, LCSW (she/her/hers) is currently the clinician for Safe Homes, a community drop-in center for LGBTQIA+ youth 14-23, and The PLACE (Program for Learning, Activities, Care, and Encouragement) for Empowerment young adult access center for young adults ages 16-26. She conducts free drop-in behavioral health support and does not bill through insurance. Nicole does not accept ongoing outpatient clients at this time.
Nicole holds a Master of Social Work and a Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies from Simmons University. Some of the approaches she uses in her practice with clients include Affirmative Therapy, CBT for Psychosis, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, and holistic approaches (nature, movement) to empower folks on their journeys. She is always seeking new modalities, research, and learning opportunities to find new ways to support those she serves.
As an affirmative practice therapist, Nicole creates spaces that encourage personal exploration and discovery. She thrives on providing education and support to those who haven't yet found the language to express themselves.
