9:00 – 9:15

Welcome and Introductions

IACP Chair and CEO Welcome, Introductions

9:15 – 9:45

Understanding LGBT Identities and Terminology

Overview of sexual orientation, gender identity, pronouns and intersectionality; Gender Unicorn;

9:45 – 10:15

Mental Health Context and Disparities

Evidence-based discussion on minority stress, mental health outcomes, youth and trans experiences; 

10:15 – 10:45

Hidden impact

Exploration of stigma, discrimination, and microaggressions in clinical settings; LGBT Ireland survey results;

10:45 – 11:00

Break

15-minute break

11:00 – 11:20

Affirmative and Inclusive Therapeutic Practices

Practical strategies from TENI and BelongTo: creating safe spaces, inclusive language, pronoun use and trauma-informed approaches. How to be a trans ally, checklist exercise;

11:20 – 11:40  

The Power of Inclusive Practice

Short overview of what inclusive practice means – Video – older LGBT people 

11:40 – 12:00

Breakouts: Reflections and Challenging Scenarios

Breakout rooms to discuss challenging client scenarios (youth, older adult, trans, intersectional identities)

12:00 – 12:20

Check-in

Check in after the breakouts, sharing insights / feedback;

12:20 – 12:50

Facilitated Speaker Panel

Panel of speakers, final reflections and Q&A;

12:50 – 13:00

Closing remarks and thanks

IACP Chair / CEO to close the event.