Foundations for Providing Affirming Care to 2SLGBTQIA+ Clients
Event date: -
Event Location: OASW Learning Centre (Virtual)
Event type: Short events (3 days and under)
Foundations for Providing Affirming Care to 2SLGBTQIA+ Clients
As we see more and more people experiencing the freedom to explore their identities and be openly Queer, we are also seeing an alarming rise in anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate at both systemic and personal levels. In this foundational webinar, learners will gain a framework for understanding 2SLGBTQIA+ identities and terminologies, the experiences of Queer people, and concrete ways to be allies in their personal and professional lives. This session combines personal stories, powerful statistics, and practical takeaways to leave learners with more confidence in their work supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
This webinar is free for all to attend!
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Presented by the Ontario Association of Social Workers and Max Denley, BMT, MSW, RSW
Max Denley (he/him) is a Registered Social Worker in the Greater Toronto Area with lived and professional experience in Queer and Trans communities. He has a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Acadia University, and a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Toronto. Max specializes in supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and families both in the public school system and in his private practice, “You Do You Counselling and Consulting”. Max has experience supporting youth and families in multiple settings, and is passionate about the power of human connection in building allies and breaking down barriers. He works to utilize lived and professional experience, academic learning, and affirming connection to support and energize clients and colleagues.
The Ontario Association of Social Workers (oasw.org) is the voice of the social work profession in Ontario. It is a voluntary, bilingual, non-profit association representing 9,500+ social workers. OASW works to actively speak on behalf of social workers on issues of interest to the profession and advocates for the improvement of social policies and programs directly affecting social work practice and client groups served. OASW also offers high-quality, free or low-cost professional development opportunities to social workers and other health and mental health care providers through our OASW Learning Centre (olc.oasw.org).