
Queering trauma: Therapeutic Approaches with LGBTQIA+ Clients (In Person: DATE TBC)
This workshop explores practical, compassionate ways to support LGBTQIA+ clients, addressing challenges shaped by trauma, family dynamics, and societal prejudice. Participants will gain tools and insights to create affirming, culturally sensitive therapeutic spaces.
Workshop Highlights:
Practical, compassionate and collaborative support for LGBTQIA+ clients
Treat systemic & personal trauma using Schema Therapy informed strategies
Combat political & existential doom creatively and playfully in therapy
Incorporate transformative justice, queer histories, and futuristic ideas into Imagery Rescripting, Chairwork, Limited Reparenting and other trauma processing
Interactive & Inclusive: Suitable for all experience levels; no prior Schema Therapy knowledge required.
Supportive & Hands-On: Role plays, demonstrations, and case discussions tailored to LGBTQIA+ experiences in a small, nonjudgmental group.
When: TBC (please email admin@lifetherapy.org to be notified of new date)
Where: Newtown, Sydney (in person)
Cost: $300
Lunch and morning tea are included.
The course is open to all mental health practitioners who are currently working with or interested in working with LGBTQ+ clients. No prior experience with Schema Therapy is necessary.
Please contact the trainer if you have further questions.
Trainer: Dr Xi Liu
Queering trauma: Therapeutic Approaches with LGBTQIA+ Clients (In Person: DATE TBC)
This workshop explores practical, compassionate ways to support LGBTQIA+ clients, addressing challenges shaped by trauma, family dynamics, and societal prejudice. Participants will gain tools and insights to create affirming, culturally sensitive therapeutic spaces.
Workshop Highlights:
Practical, compassionate and collaborative support for LGBTQIA+ clients
Treat systemic & personal trauma using Schema Therapy informed strategies
Combat political & existential doom creatively and playfully in therapy
Incorporate transformative justice, queer histories, and futuristic ideas into Imagery Rescripting, Chairwork, Limited Reparenting and other trauma processing
Interactive & Inclusive: Suitable for all experience levels; no prior Schema Therapy knowledge required.
Supportive & Hands-On: Role plays, demonstrations, and case discussions tailored to LGBTQIA+ experiences in a small, nonjudgmental group.
When: TBC (please email admin@lifetherapy.org to be notified of new date)
Where: Newtown, Sydney (in person)
Cost: $300
Lunch and morning tea are included.
The course is open to all mental health practitioners who are currently working with or interested in working with LGBTQ+ clients. No prior experience with Schema Therapy is necessary.
Please contact the trainer if you have further questions.
Trainer: Dr Xi Liu
What You’ll Learn:
The Impact of Trauma on LGBTQIA+ Clients
Understand how trauma, minority stress, and systemic oppression shape mental health.
Explore common challenges:
Relationship issues
Internalized stigma
Isolation and alienation
Complex trauma and minority stress
Gender and sexuality affirmation
Navigating gender nonconformity
Intersectionality - with neurodiversity., race, disability, etc
Schema Therapy-Informed Approaches
Practical tools for addressing schemas tied to disconnection, rejection, and shame.
Techniques like imagery rescripting and limited reparenting to meet unmet emotional needs.
Culturally Affirming Care
Strategies for creating spaces that celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities.
Address systemic oppression and societal bias in therapy.