What is the AGENDA
of this workshop?
This workshop provides an understanding of Queer Affirmative Therapy, an approach that supports LGBTQIA+ individuals with sensitivity and awareness of their unique experiences. Learn the nuances of identity, discrimination, and mental health challenges faced by the queer community, and gain skills in providing supportive, affirming, and non-judgmental counseling that respects and celebrates diversity.
Who can ATTEND
this workshop?
Who Can Attend This Workshop?
Therapists
Students
Counsellors
HR
Advocates
General Public
What will you LEARN
at the end of this workshop?
Foundational understanding of queer identities and unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Skills to provide affirmative, non-judgmental support for queer clients.
Tools for creating an inclusive, safe therapeutic environment that respects diverse identities.
Meet your TRAINER
Divya Bhatia
"Divya is the head of the Operations team at Heart It Out, and a dedicated therapist. She has supported 1500+ clients and conducts seminars on anxiety and depression awareness. She heads the First Responder team at Heart It Out and provides top-notch training for newly joined first responders. Divya has been awarded for leading multiple caregiving initiatives during the pandemic, and for raising awareness about various concerns, how to spot warning signs and how to tackle symptoms early on."
What to EXPECT
This workshop opened my eyes to the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community and taught me how to approach therapy with greater empathy and understanding.
Neha D.
Counsellor
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