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Register: Trauma-Informed Care for AAAI LGBTQ+ Youth

This webinar from PHI’s Lotus Project will focus on the unique experiences and struggles among Asian American and Asian Immigrant (AAAI) LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults, and their access to and experience in trauma-informed care and mental health services.

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In this webinar, PHI’s Lotus Project will focus on the unique experiences and struggles among Asian American and Asian Immigrant (AAAI) LGBTQ+ adolescents/young adults and their access to and experience in trauma-informed care and mental health services. Drawing from lived experience, cultural and historical contexts, and mental health service expertise, speakers will explore strengths, barriers, and culturally competent practices for trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ individuals and families of Asian descent. There will also be time for Q&A after each presentation.

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 12-1:30pm PT

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Learning Objectives

As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the complexity and intersectionality of AAAI LGBTQ+ experience
  • Describe at least two mental health disparities or access barriers to mental health care among AAAI LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults
  • Identify at least two strategies on providing affirmative care and supporting the healing of AAAI LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults

*Continuing Education: RAMS is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA) to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. For this webinar, RAMS is offering 1.5 hours of continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs. RAMS maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Moderator:

Sabrina Suico – Project Coordinator for TGNC and Flourish2 Projects at the Public Health Institute

Speakers:

Ling Lam, Ph.D., MFT – Lecturer

Micha Kirsch-Ito – Storyteller and Suicidologist

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Originally published by The Lotus Project

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