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AFFIRMATIVE TRAINING AND CONSULTATION

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer+ (LGBTQ+) people are twice as likely as heterosexual, cisgender individuals to experience depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA). 

The APA has also found that a lack of competence among mental health practitioners has created a gap in quality care for the LGBTQ+ community. To narrow this gap, we’ve developed our comprehensive AFFIRM programs. They are rooted in our 25+ years of practice experience integrated with cutting-edge LGBTQ+ research. We provide training to mental health providers across a wide range of social services, education, and mental health settings.

Our Trainings

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AFFIRM Youth

This interactive training provides participants with the theory, concepts and evidence underlying AFFIRM Youth, and teaches affirmative CBT treatment strategies to help LGBTQ+ youth experiencing mental health concerns.

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AFFIRM Adult

This training will outline the theories, concepts and evidence base for the AFFIRM Adult approach and teaches affirmative CBT treatment strategies to help diverse LGBTQ+ Adults experiencing mental health concerns

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This interactive training outlines the theories, concepts and evidence supporting the AFFIRM Caregiver model and trains practitioners to deliver affirmative caregiving strategies to parents and other caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth. 

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AFFIRM in Practice

Our colleagues at Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation have been trained in AFFIRM Caregiver and are now implementing AFFIRM Caregiver groups for parents and other caregivers of LGBTQ+ children and teens to help them build the skills they need to support their kids and foster their resilience.

LGBTQ+ youth with affirming parents have better mental health and well-being outcomes—even in the face of other stressors! We are so proud to work with leaders like Hugh Lane!

Resources

AFFIRM Youth Info Sheet

AFFIRM Youth Info Sheet

AFFIRM Caregiver Info Sheet

AFFIRM Caregiver Info Sheet

AFFIRM Adult Info Sheet

AFFIRM Adult Info Sheet

AFFIRM Caregiver Infographic

AFFIRM Caregiver Infographic

AFFIRM Youth Infographic

AFFIRM Youth Infographic

AFFIRM Youth Tipsheet

AFFIRM Youth Tipsheet

AFFIRM Tips for Therapists

AFFIRM Tips for Therapists

AFFIRM Caregiver Data Dashboard

AFFIRM Caregiver Data Dashboard

Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth

Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth

Supporting Family of LGBTQ+ People

Supporting Family of LGBTQ+ People

LGBTQ+ Trauma-Informed Care

LGBTQ+ Trauma-Informed Care

10 Self-Care Tips for Practitioners

10 Self-Care Tips for Practitioners

MORE Resources

The Center of Excellence, funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, has many resources to support practitioners working with the LGBTQ+ community.

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Organization training

AND CONSULTATION

OPPORTUNITIES

Implement AFFIRM into your practice with organizational training and one-on-one guidance.

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What People Say About AFFIRM

  • This training was excellent because Dr. Craig and Dr. Austin have such strong clinical and research backgrounds and can integrate them. They are also very lively and engaging!

    -Training participant

  • I just wanted to tell you again how appreciative I am of yesterday's presentation. I have heard nothing but positive feedback from our faculty and they can't wait for part two!

    -Presentation audience member

  • This training provided an understanding of the true impact someone can have on a child/youth that identified as LGBTQ+ and understanding how it all works together. Great training! Thank you!

    -Training participant

  • It was nice to have a small group, where we had active discussions. The facilitators were very knowledgeable and it felt that the training was flexible and met the needs of participants

    -Training participant

  • I loved the smaller sized groups and being able to be split into dyads to practice the modules and information being learned. It helped to make the information come to life in my brain and made it easier to see how the sessions will flow in real life.

    -Training Participant