Del will look at why an increasing number of men who have sex with men (MSM) are getting involved in Chemsex. He will examine the drugs involved, the type of sexual activities, the impact on mental health and the types of interventions we can offer to support those who want move away from the scene.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- To understand what Chemsex actually involves
- To understand the reasons why guys might become involved in the scene
- To understand how best support those who want to move on from the scene even if they relapse
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- Counsellors, mental health practitioners, therapist and anyone who work in the LGBTQIA+ or substance misuse sectors
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- To gain more knowledge and insight into different into the issues faced by those of different sexual and gender identities.
Course Content
Presenter
Del Beach-Campbell has been delivering and developing training and workshops for over 20 years. He has worked extensively in the third sector and the NHS supporting a range of clients including LGBT+, sex workers, people living with HIV, people involved in Chemsex, survivors of sexual violence, people involved in addictive behaviours, and people with issues around their sexual health. He is the founder of Delversity.
