Name: Affirming Care in Action
Start: 2025-02-28T10:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-02-28T14:00:00-08:00
Location: 1722 S. Lewis Rd., Camarillo, CA, United States, California 93012

Deepen your understanding of trauma experienced within LGBTQ+ populations and approaches for delivering affirmative and trauma-informed care with “Affirming Care in Action,” our next Continuing Education presentation on Friday, February 28. This presentation will cover integrating trauma-informed principles into treatment and practical techniques for building trust and cultural competence in clinical practice.
"Affirming Care in Action" is sponsored by the Tri-County Collaborative, a full continuum of care serving the behavioral health needs of children, adolescents and adults in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Counties.
Featured Presentations:

Genevieve Wilkinson, MA, LMFT
We All Have a Story: Increasing Awareness of the Self and Others in Treatment of LGBTQ+ Clients
Clients bring their stories to clinicians. Clinicians, too, carry personal experiences into their work, both consciously and subconsciously. This presentation will explore the importance of self-awareness, with a focus on the role of empathy and authentic connection in providing affirmative care to the LGBTQ+ population.
Learning Objectives:
Name assumptions and biases that interfere with connection and the therapeutic process.
Identify the origin of shame narratives specific to the LGBTQ+ population to support increased shame resilience.
Integrate awareness of the clinician’s personal story to identify potential counter transference in working with LGBTQ+ clients.
Janae Borrego, LMFT
Building Connection and Safety through Affirmative Trauma Informed Care
This presentation will focus on integrating holistic and compassionate approaches to provide affirmative care to LGBTQ+ clients. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of barriers to care, the impact of trauma, and the role of intersectionality in treatment.
Learning Objectives:
Explain the importance of integrating both trauma-informed and affirmative care principles to support LGBTQ+ clients, recognizing the unique trauma-related experiences within this population.
Acquire practical techniques for creating a safe, affirming therapeutic environment, including how to build trust, address trauma triggers, and use inclusive language and interventions to support LGBTQ+ client’s recovery and treatment goals.
Integrate strategies to overcome common barriers (e.g., bias, lack of training, systemic challenges) to providing effective care for LGBTQ+ trauma survivors.