training & educATION

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Attachment, Boundaries, and Communication: The ABC's of Healthy Relationships - an attachment-focused exploration of showing up securely.

The LGBTQ+ community is frequently discussed in the context of “hard.”  Ky dedicated time to honor the transformational magic that is experienced in our authenticity. 

Helpers had the opportunity to hear a new attachment-informed take on burnout and compassion fatigue.

LGBTQ+ Attachment-Focused Approaches to Enhancing Outcomes helped teachers, administrators, nurses, therapists, and support staff better understand how to meet the unique needs of youth in our community.

This LGBTQ+ 101: Level Up training provided all of the basics about language, lexicon, and culture while delving deeper into cultural humility.

Insight about sexual orientation and gender identity from a developmental standpoint, leaning into attachment theory and family systems to optimize mental health outcomes.  

Participants learned about attachment theory, healthy boundaries, and emotionally connective communication to enhance well-being.

In support of multi-disciplinary teams who support LGBTQ+ youth and their families, Ky provided an overview of lexicon and resources.

Chatting all things attachment!

  By many accounts, a life-changing exploration of the societal manifestations of imposed gender  roles, a primary barrier to self-actualization.

Ky has enjoyed getting to know Emergency Room staff at local hospitals as part of their work through St. Clair County's suicide prevention initiatives.  

What a great opportunity to dialogue with other therapists about the intersections of religion, trauma, gender, and dominant cultural ideology.

A panel discussion about various aspects of mental health. Ky spoke about ways to foster a sense of belonging for gender-expansive people.

 Ky explored strategies to reduce suicidal behaviors and enhance affirmative experiences for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

We explored how to support LGBTQ+ clients at the micro, mezzo, and macro level of social work.

"This presentation allows nursing students to get an outside perspective of that it is like to be part of the LGBTQ+ community and how this population is impacted in the healthcare setting."

"Ky was the best speaker I have had throughout school. They were very open and direct. The information was presented in a way that everyone could understand and possibly relate."

"Ky is making a difference in this world. You could see their passion as they presented facts and data in a way that inspired empathy and compassion to all people. This was an amazing presentation."

"Ky taught in a way that prompted me to go within, examine my biases, and encouraged me to grow - all in a way that was kind, non-judgmental, and encouraging."

"A child somewhere will have an easier time because of you. Someone who knows you will evaluate their long-held beliefs. Each of these people will influence others."