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LGBTQIA+ Growth and Resilience Through DBT

Virtual Event

June 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am PDT

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Learn practical strategies to support LGBTQIA+ individuals in navigating invalidating environments and unique challenges tied to their identities. Mental health providers can foster growth and resilience for this community using DBT skills, such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. By bridging the intersection of DBT and LGBTQIA+ experiences, this presentation empowers professionals to offer more inclusive, affirming, and effective care.

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Apply DBT-informed strategies to support LGBTQIA+ clients in maintaining self-respect and boundaries
  • Describe how using DBT skills can help LGBTQIA+ individuals cope with invalidation
  • Explain how these skills can empower members of the LGBTQIA+ community to cope with daily triggers

CE credits available for psychologists*, therapists*, counselors*, and social workers*.
Please email event.support@newporthealthcare.com for continuing education details.
*Dependent on location.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers during these presentations are solely those of the speakers and do not reflect the views or positions of the organization or any affiliated entities. The organization is not responsible for any statements, advice, or opinions shared by the speakers during these sessions.

 

Presented By

Leo Massey, LMSW
Leo Massey, LMSW
Title Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Organization Multicultural CBT-DBT
Leo is a dedicated therapist with a passion for supporting tweens, teens, and young adults as they navigate a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ concerns, borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), and trauma. He is committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their unique experiences and work toward healing and growth.

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