Providers and community partners are invited to join us for an affirming and insightful training on the intersection of faith, identity, and religious trauma in LGBTQ+ communities, with a focus on resilient healing and trauma-informed care.
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:30 AM
Format: Hybrid — Compass Community Center and Virtual
Cost: Free
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Register here to receive the virtual link:
www.CompassLGBTQ.com/MentalHealth
About the Training
This workshop explores the ways religious experiences can shape both pain and resilience in the lives of LGBTQ+ clients.
Participants will gain insight into:
• The impact of religious rejection and faith-based conflict
• Identity, grief, belonging, and meaning-making
• Trauma-informed and LGBTQ+-affirming care practices
• Provider self-awareness in supporting spiritual experiences
• Honoring diverse relationships with faith, including leaving, redefining, or maintaining connection
The session emphasizes respect, empowerment, and the creation of healing-affirming spaces.
Presenter
Ray Possen, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR (he/him)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Ray specializes in trauma, identity development, and LGBTQ+-affirming care. Drawing from both clinical experience and personal insight, his work supports individuals healing from religious and identity-based trauma through an integrative and compassionate approach, helping clients reclaim safety, authenticity, and connection within themselves, their communities, and their beliefs.
Who Should Attend
• Mental and behavioral health providers
• Case managers and social service professionals
• LGBTQ+ community advocates
• Faith-adjacent support providers
• Students and emerging practitioners
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