SERC - Introduction to LGBT+ culture and client needs in psychotherapy

Presenters Bio:

Alan is an accredited Psychotherapist with IACP and Lectures in Psychotherapy with IICP college. Alan has a background in software development and working in the corporate information technology industry for 13 years, before returning to college to retrain as a psychotherapist. Alan now works in private practice with a range of client issues, but has as special interest in working with gender, sexual and relationship diverse clients.

Workshop Outline: 

Areas covered in this course include an introduction to the following topics:

• LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) culture

• Sexual and Gender identities• Use of pronouns

• Global and Irish public attitudes towards the LGBT+ community

• Issues specific to LGBT+ clients

• What LGBT+ clients want from therapy
• Learning / teaching methods that will be used e.g. lectures, workshops, tutorials etc.

• Online lecture• Discussions

• Breakout rooms (depending on number of attendees)

• Self-reflection elements

CPD Certs will be emailed to participants after attendance at the Event 

The Zoom Link and Password for the event will be sent at least a day or two in advance 

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