Mass Violence—harm to three or more persons in public spaces—is becoming more and more common in our society. Experiencing, surviving, witnessing, or simply hearing about these mass casualty events take a heavy toll on our personal and collective health & mental well-being. This talk will describe, explore, and normalize the various reactions people have to Mass Violence, followed by research-backed skills and resources on how to better cope.

🗣 | Mass Violence—harm to three or more persons in public spaces—is becoming more and more common in our society. Experiencing, surviving, witnessing, or simply hearing about these mass casualty events take a heavy toll on both our personal and collective health & mental wellbeing. This talk will describe, explore, and normalize the various reactions people have to Mass Violence followed by research-backed skills and resources on how to better cope.

🗣 | This talk is for those anticipating interpersonal challenges from seeing their loved ones during the winter holidays. This talk is also open to those who feel balanced enough to provide support to others as an ally. This workshop will help attendees develop effective communication skills and conflict resolution techniques to navigate conversations and better cope with triggering situations prompted by conflict with loved ones during the holidays. Navigating sensitive topics such as religion, politics, and relationships amidst mixed company will be explored.

Grounded in over a decade of patient care within the LGBTQ+ community, this discussion will explore the complex Coming Out process, hold space for attendees’ experiences, educate our trusted Allies, and aid in the professional development of Queer clinicians.

Learn tools and skills from industry leaders on how to prioritize ourselves as we prioritize the people we help. Dr. E will talk about Providers Coping with Mass Violence. Dr. Calnan will explore Stressors Specific to the Private Sector, and Dr. Mikael will discuss Healthy Aging for The Therapist.

Join me and @mindwandercollective, Venice Community Cleanups, Legacy Bridges Foundation & Do Better Comics in our biggest community cleanup event of the year this National Cleanup Day! This can be a great way to manage any #ecoanxiety you may have been feeling in response to climate change. Trash bags, gloves, grabbers, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Bring a friend!

Surviving mass violence, even vicariously, can take a heavy toll on our collective health and mental well-being. This talk will explore and normalize the various reactions people have to mass violence, followed by resources on how to better cope.

Allyship comes in many forms. Some choose to use their social media platforms to raise awareness, others march alongside LGBTQ+ folks, and many do a combination of both. And while allies intend to contribute positively, sometimes it doesn't turn out that way. This talk will examine what effective allyship to the LGBTQ+ community entails and what it doesn't. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and stories from their journey as an Ally or LGBTQ+.

Addiction is a loaded word without one concise definition. For some it’s considered a brain disease; others see a coping behavior gone awry; many see it as a moral dilemma or lack of willpower, and others see it as a trauma response.

Passing for heterosexual or "straight-acting" can be many things in the LGBTQ+ community. This discussion will explore straight-acting as a coping mechanism where we will take a look at where it comes from, how it can also help, and how straight-acting can harm members of the LGBTQ+ community.

This talk will discuss common themes, concerns, and trends for members of the Queer community and its Allies in therapy. Resources and best practices in providing effective, culturally responsive psychotherapy to LGBTQ+ persons will be discussed.

Grounded in over a decade of patient care within the LGBTQ+ community, this discussion will explore the complex Coming Out process, hold space for attendees’ experiences, educate our trusted Allies, and aid in the professional development of Queer clinicians.