1. LGBTQIA+ Awareness Workshop (3 hours)

 

Topics Covered:

• Exploring Gender and Sexual Identity:

  • Understanding the diverse spectrum of gender and sexual identities.

• Pronouns and Their Importance:

  • Exploring the significance of pronouns at both work and home environments.

• Understanding the LGBTQIA+ Acronym:

  • A comprehensive look at what LGBTQIA+ represents.

• Stigma and Mental Health:

  • Discussing the impact of stigma on mental health within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Key Takeaways:

• Increased awareness of gender and sexual diversity.

• Understanding the importance of inclusive language.

• Insight into the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

2. LGBTQIA+ for Clinical Practitioners (2 hours)

Topics Explored:

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• Real Facts about LGBTQIA+:

  • Dispelling myths and presenting accurate information.

• Gender, Sex, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD):

  • In-depth exploration of gender, relationship diversity, and sexuality.

• BDSM and Safeguarding:

  • Understanding BDSM practices and ensuring client safety.

• Queer Supervision:

  • Addressing unique aspects of supervision within the LGBTQIA+ context.

Learning Outcomes:

• Enhanced understanding of LGBTQIA+ terminology.

• Practical insights for clinical practitioners.

• Sensitivity to diverse gender, sex, and relationship experiences.

 

3. Working with Psychosis Workshop (6 hours)

Content Covered:

• Psychosis Umbrella:

  • Comprehensive overview of conditions falling under psychosis.

• Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment:

  • Understanding the intricacies of psychosis, its causes, and available treatments.

• CBTp (CBT for Psychosis):

  • Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis.

• Safeguarding and Stigma:

  • Ensuring client safety and addressing societal stigma.

• Self-Care:

  • Strategies for maintaining mental well-being while working with psychosis.

Practical Case Study:

• Analyzing a real-world case to apply theoretical knowledge.

Workshop Benefits:

• In-depth knowledge of psychosis and its treatment.

• Practical tools for clinical practitioners.

• Awareness of self-care strategies in demanding roles.

 

4. Women and ADHD Workshop (2 hours)

Topics Explored:

• Understanding ADHD:

• A comprehensive overview of ADHD and its manifestations.

• ADHD in Women (or AFAB):

• Discussing why ADHD can present differently in women or individuals assigned female at birth.

• The Mask We Wear:

• Exploring coping mechanisms and the 'mask' that women with ADHD often adopt.

• Impact of Late Diagnosis:

• Addressing the challenges and consequences of receiving a late ADHD diagnosis.

• The Unexpected Grief:

• Recognizing and processing the unexpected grief that may accompany an ADHD diagnosis.

Key Insights:

• Increased awareness of ADHD in women.

• Understanding the emotional impact of late diagnosis.

• Recognizing and addressing the unique challenges faced by women with ADHD.

 

5. What is Therapy? Workshop (1 hour)

Exploration Includes:

• Defining Therapy:

• An exploration of the concept of therapy and its purpose.

• How and Why Does it Help?

• Understanding the mechanisms behind the therapeutic process.

• Choosing the Right Therapist:

• Guidance on how to determine if a therapist is the right fit for an individual.

• Therapy and Stigma:

• Addressing societal perceptions and stigma surrounding therapy.

• Expectations in Therapy:

• What individuals can expect during therapy sessions.

• Takeaways:

• Clear understanding of the therapeutic process.

• Insights into the role of therapy in mental health.

• Guidance on selecting an appropriate therapist.

• 6. Grief Explained Workshop (1 hour)

• Content Covered:

• Stages of Grief:

• An exploration of the stages individuals go through during the grieving process.

• Feeling Alone:

• Addressing the common feeling of isolation that accompanies grief.

• Anxiety and Grief:

• Understanding the relationship between grief and anxiety.

• Self-Care in Grief:

• Practical strategies for self-care during the grieving process.

• Workshop Benefits:

• Understanding the emotional journey of grief.

• Tools for managing anxiety related to grief.

• Insights into the importance of self-care during times of loss.

 

Contact Jemma Wilkinson:

Ready to delve into these important topics? Contact Jemma Wilkinson to discuss workshop details, schedules, and registration.