Resilience and Self-Compassion: Wellness Tools for LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Societal expectations, homophobic political discourse, and general feelings of being an outsider all can take a toll on the mental health of the LGBTQ+ community. As we approach the holiday season – a stressful time for many – Out In Finance would like to take the opportunity to discuss the importance of mental health.
Resilience training is about acquiring tools that help you “focus on the better parts of life and adapt to tough events.” Simple mindfulness and self-compassion knowledge, skills and attitudes can help you cope with difficult events and make the most of your life. In this seminar, two psychotherapists from Root+Bloom, Lana Standard, LCSW, CADC, EMDR, and Dr. Michael Gold, LCSW, PsyD will teach you core mindfulness and self-compassion skills that you can consider in your day-to-day life.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn just in time for National Coming Out Day. All LGBTQ+ and allied professionals are invited to join us for an empowering event that celebrates diversity in its many forms.
The event is free to attend, but space is limited, so be sure to RSVP as soon as possible.
There will be a networking reception with free refreshing drinks and scrumptious snacks for in-person attendees.
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
6-8 p.m. CT
Location:
Northern Trust
50 S LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL
60603
And online
Speakers:
Lana Standard (She / Her)
Lana Standard is a psychotherapist, founder and owner of “Root and Bloom.” She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor in the State of Illinois. Before opening her private practice, she has worked as a clinical social worker across multiple levels of mental health care including in-patient hospitalizations, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and individual outpatient care for patients with addictions, mood disorders, depression and anxiety. She holds a Master in Social Work degree from Loyola University in Chicago. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and trauma-informed Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Dr. Michael Gold (He / Him)
Dr. Michael Gold is a psychotherapist at “Root and Bloom,” helping individuals and couples through major life transitions for themselves, their relationships and their work. Most of this work is focused on couples therapy, infidelity and divorce. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois. Before “Root and Bloom,” he has worked as a therapist for Illinois Department of Corrections. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Social Work from University of Chicago. He also holds a Doctor of Psychology Degree in Business Psychology, and another Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, both from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He has completed a Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 training.