Have you ever asked yourself the question, what actually IS conversion therapy? Many therapists associate conversion therapy with radical practices, religious camps and/or extreme violence. In reality, conversion therapy can happen without us even realising it , and this can have an incredibly damaging psychological impact on LGBTQ clients and the wider LGBTQ community.
This workshop de-bunks the myths of what conversion therapy is in the current context.
We will explore:
- The definition(s) of conversion therapy
- What ‘conversion’ practices look like
- The damaging effects of conversion therapy
- How to support survivors
This is an informative workshop that aims to educate participants on what conversion therapy actually is, and how it avoid these practices in our work.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- To understand the myths associated with conversion therapy
- To identify the damage conversion therapy has on survivors
- To go forward with clear knowledge of why this practice needs to be banned
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- Trainees, Therapists, Counsellors
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- Confidence in providing safe, affirmative and appropriate therapy
Course Content
Presenter
Hannah Creedon (she/her) is a Integrative Counselling Psychotherapist from Ireland. She is based in Brighton and has been working in the mental health field there for over 6 years.
Hannah is passionate about equality and social justice. She has a master’s in Equality Studies from University College Dublin. The focus of her work is improving life for LGBTQ individuals who struggle with their mental health.
She works as Freelance Trainer, designing and delivering specialised training for anyone interested in LGBTQ Inclusion.
