8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast and Networking

8:30 – 9:00 Introductions

9:00 – 11:00 Virtual Presentation: “Providing Culturally Relevant, Identity Affirming Care to Members of the LGBTQ+ Community” with Steven Haden, MSW, MBA, CPRP

Link to Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/162331194

Content:

LGBTQ+ individuals experience higher rates of mental health challenges and often experience troubling encounters with mental health providers who do not fully understand or appreciate the concerns that stem from being a part of a marginalized community (or more than one marginalized identity). This workshop is designed to help registered and licensed mental health clinicians and high-level administrators develop new skills and gain critical knowledge to enhance the delivery of quality, culturally relevant and affirming behavioral health interventions for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Topics include:  Spectrums of sexuality and gender; using inclusive and affirming language; intersectionality; the history of LGBTQ+ behavioral health care; barriers to treatment; health and mental health disparities; population-specific competencies; cultural relevancy; trauma-informed care; effective treatment models; healthy coping skills; systemic biases; internalized oppression; coming out; gender dysphoria; administrative inclusiveness; and population-specific barriers to care.

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Steven Haden, MSW, MBA, CPRP is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Colorado-based Envision: You. As a mental health and social justice advocate, Steven focuses on the disproportionate burden behavioral health concerns have on marginalized communities, especially those that identify as LGBTQ+. At Envision: You, Steven leads a team committed to addressing the mental health and well-being of individuals from the queer community. The organization is focused on promoting awareness and understanding around mental health to reduce stigma and increase access to care, while ensuring providers receive comprehensive training to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ folks. Steven received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, his Master of Business Administration from New York University, and his Master of Social Work degree from Simmons University.