Affirmative Trainings for Therapists & Practices

AFFIRM-

[af·firm] To Declare one's support for, uphold, defend. To Offer emotional support or encouragement. to Offer a heightened sense of value, typically through the experience of something emotionally  or  spiritually  uplifting.

Home of the AFFIRM Interventions Training Individual Therapists and Organizations to Deliver AFFIRM Interventions to Youth, Adults, and Caregivers.

Affirmative Research bridges the research-practice divide by offering affirmative consultation, training, and technical assistance to mental health professionals and organizations interested in improving the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals through research-informed affirmative interventions.

Our evidence-based AFFIRM interventions are being successfully implemented nationally and internationally. (click the circle for more)

After completing one of our AFFIRM training sessions, get one-on-one guidance that will help you smoothly implement AFFIRM into your practice. (click the circle for more)

AFFIRM Youth is now the only intervention for LGBTQ+ youth rated by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC)

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AFFIRM Youth CBT Training May 2024

Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with LGBTQ+ Populations

May 21, 22, 23

11 AM - 4:30 PM ET

CEUs Available! (U.S. only)

These classes are currently open, click the button to be a part of them!

Email mail@affirmativeresearch.net with any questions about our training.

Testimonials

This training was excellent because Dr. Craig and Dr. Austin have such strong clinical and research backgrounds and can integrate them. They are also very lively and engaging!
-Training participant
I just wanted to tell you again how appreciative I am of yesterday's presentation. I have heard nothing but positive feedback from our faculty and they can't wait for part two!
-Presentation audience member
This training provided an understanding of the true impact someone can have on a child/youth that identified as LGBTQ+ and understanding how it all works together. Great training! Thank you!
-Training participant
It was nice to have a small group, where we had active discussions. The facilitators were very knowledgeable and it felt that the training was flexible and met the needs of participants
-Training participant
I loved the smaller sized groups and being able to be split into dyads to practice the modules and information being learned. It helped to make the information come to life in my brain and made it easier to see how the sessions will flow in real life.
-Training Participant