Queering trauma: Therapeutic Approaches with LGBTQIA+ Clients (In Person: Friday, May 9th, 9AM – 5:00 PM)

$300.00

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:

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.
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: Friday, May 9th, 9AM – 5:00 PM

Where: Newtown, Sydney (in person)

Cost: $300

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.