To request Spanish or ASL interpretation, please contacts us at [email protected] no later than two weeks prior to the workshop. Si necesita interpretación en español o interpretación de señas, por favor comunicase por correo electrónico [email protected] no más tardar de 2 semanas antes del taller. 

January 12th, 10am-11:30am PT (1-2:30pm ET)

LGBTQ+ survivors of IPV are more likely to seek help from a psychotherapist than they are from domestic violence agencies. However, most psychotherapy graduate programs lack training in how to serve LGBTQ+ people experiencing violence. This three-part workshop will offer providers tools to screen for IPV and create culturally competent safety plans with clients. Participants will gain an understanding of the unique social, cultural, and institutional barriers LGBTQ+ survivors face. And finally, they will explore strategies for providing evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy tailored to LGBTQ+ survivor’s unique needs. Diverse learning styles will be supported through a mix of pedagogical techniques, including lecture, small group discussions, independent journaling prompts, and experiential activities.

Dr. Sonia Lindner is a complex trauma specialist currently in private practice in Los Angeles. She completed a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, advanced training in Narrative Therapy, and most recently a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Trauma Treatment and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work through the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Hospital System. She works most often with LGBTQ+ adults seeking to shift their relationship to stress and trauma. 

For accessibility and interpretation requests, please contact Keilani Garcia (she/they) at [email protected] at least two weeks before the training date.

January 26th, 10am-11:30am PT (1-2:30pm ET)

LGBTQ+ survivors of IPV are more likely to seek help from a psychotherapist than they are from domestic violence agencies. However, most psychotherapy graduate programs lack training in how to serve LGBTQ+ people experiencing violence. This three-part workshop will offer providers tools to screen for IPV and create culturally competent safety plans with clients. Participants will gain an understanding of the unique social, cultural, and institutional barriers LGBTQ+ survivors face. And finally, they will explore strategies for providing evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy tailored to LGBTQ+ survivor’s unique needs. Diverse learning styles will be supported through a mix of pedagogical techniques, including lecture, small group discussions, independent journaling prompts, and experiential activities.

Dr. Sonia Lindner is a complex trauma specialist currently in private practice in Los Angeles. She completed a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, advanced training in Narrative Therapy, and most recently a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Trauma Treatment and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work through the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Hospital System. She works most often with LGBTQ+ adults seeking to shift their relationship to stress and trauma. 

For accessibility and interpretation requests, please contact Keilani Garcia (she/they) at [email protected] at least two weeks before the training date.

Day 1: February 3rd, 10am-12:00pm PT (1-3pm ET)

Day 2: February 4th, 10am-12:00pm PT (1-3pm ET)

An advanced workshop for those already experienced with working with LGBTQ+ youth across social services to strengthen their knowledge and effectiveness at serving LGBTQ+ youth survivors of teen dating violence.

Training Description:

Effectively serving LGBTQ+ youth survivors of teen dating violence is deeper than understanding a glossary of LGBTQ+ identities. To facilitate safety, healing, and prevention, service providers must have a holistic understanding of a LGBTQ+ youth’s identity, beyond being LGBTQ+, and be prepared to connect to resources that differ from what would commonly be suggested for straight and cisgender youth.

Utilizing case studies, videos, and role play, this two-day workshop will help service providers create an effective and tailored strategy to care for the LGBTQ+ youth survivors of teen dating violence in their care.

For accessibility and interpretation requests, please contact Keilani Garcia (she/they) at [email protected] at least two weeks before the training date.

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