About this event
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 UK specific 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, Psychotherapists, Supervisors, Counsellors
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- Confidence in providing safe, affirmative and appropriate therapy
RECORDING
This workshop will be recorded and you can use the ticket function to pre-purchase the recording before the event. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.
ZOOM
This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.
SELF-SELECT FEE
The self-select fee is a radical inclusion policy to open learning for all colleagues. The guide price for this event is £20.00, however, we appreciate that income varies greatly in different locations and circumstances. Please contribute what you can to help us maintain inclusive professional training.
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All the colleagues at ONLINEVENTS and the presenters we collaborate with are committed to working in a manner consistent with the BACP Ethical Framework, which can be accessed on the link below. When registering for this event you are agreeing to be present and interact in a manner that is consistent with this Framework.
Hannah Creedon
Hannah Creedon (she/her) is an LGBTQ Affirmative Integrative Counselling Psychotherapist from Ireland. She is based in West Sussex 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 also works as a Counselling Tutor teaching various levels of Counselling skills.
She also is a Freelance Trainer, designing and delivering specialised training for anyone interested in LGBTQ Inclusion.
Website | www.hannahcreedon.co.uk
