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Are you interested in working with LGBTIQA+ communities? Come along to this discussion to understand how minority stressors can be targeted as a transdiagnostic factor in your therapy practice.
Presented by Dr Tim Cronin
Royal Children’s Hospital, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
This event will feature a presentation in an informal setting with audience discussion.
Venue:
The Terminus Hotel
492 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Please note that this event is hosted on level 1 of the venue and the only access is via the stairs.
Are you interested in working with LGBTIQA+ communities? Come along to this discussion to understand how minority stressors can be targeted as a transdiagnostic factor in your therapy practice.
LGBTIQA+ people experience significant stigma in society, often referred to as minority stress. This includes pervasive negative attitudes, inequitable laws and policies, and elevated rates of discrimination and rejection. Minority stressors impact people’s well-being directly and indirectly via cognitive, affective, behavioural, and physiological pathways, explaining some of the heightened rates of poor mental health in LGBTIQA+ communities. Clinicians can target minority stressors in their interventions with LGBTIQA+ communities, formulating and addressing minority stress as a transdiagnostic factor.
This talk will give an overview of how minority stressors undermine well-being, how they can be incorporated into formulations with clients, and provide examples of interventions for specific minority stressors (e.g., discrimination, internalised stigma, anticipated stigma) to enhance treatment approaches. Tim will draw on his research and practice expertise and current scientific evidence, using examples for working with people across the lifespan using different therapeutic modalities. Examples will consider different LGBTIQA+ communities, including sexuality and gender minorities, given their unique experiences of minority stress.
And save the date: the AACBT National Conference will be held on 15-17 October 2026 at The Langham in Naarm | Melbourne.
This event is hosted by the Vic Branch of AACBT.
About this event:
This event will feature a presentation in an informal setting with audience discussion.
Please note that this event is hosted on level 1 of the venue and the only access is via the stairs.
Getting there:
By car: The Terminus Hotel is at 492 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North. Parking can be busy, so allow extra time and check signs carefully, as several nearby areas are permit only. Free parking is usually found further along McKean Street or on Rushall Crescent.
By public transport: Take tram route 86 along Queens Parade and get off at stop 21 (St Georges Road/Queens Parade) right outside the venue. Clifton Hill Station is another option, about a 10 minute walk from the hotel.
Key Learning Objectives:
Who should attend?
This session is suitable for all levels of clinician.
References - readings:
Dr Tim Cronin (he/him) is a Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Royal Children’s Hospital and a Research Fellow at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. He has over 10 years of experience working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer, and asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, now focusing on clinical practice and research with trans and gender diverse children and young people. Tim’s research focuses on understanding how minority stressors, such as discrimination, rejection, and internalised negative beliefs, impact mental health and service access in marginalised communities, and how psychological therapies can be targeted to address these stressors and improve well-being.
Are there any refunds?
Cancellations attract a 25% processing fee. Cancellations within one week of the event attract a 50% processing fee. Cancellations within 24 hours of the event will not be refunded under any circumstances. If you wish to transfer the name of your registration to someone else there is no charge.
