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.

Welcome to the Home of the AFFIRM Interventions! We train individual therapists and organizations to deliver research-informed cognitive behavioural therapy interventions to support LGBTQ+ Adults, Youth, and Caregivers.

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

TRAINING

Our evidence-based AFFIRM interventions are being successfully implemented nationally and internationally.

Coaching

We offer one-on-one coaching for individuals and organizations who have completed an AFFIRM Training to help you smoothly implement AFFIRM into your practice. Contact us to learn more.

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

AFFIRM Around the world

Upcoming Trainings.

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AFFIRM Caregiver Training March 11-13 2025

The AFFIRM Caregiver online training prepares clinicians who are working with caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth to deliver an affirmative, caregiving intervention that is rooted in compassionate parenting practices.

March 11, 12 & 13, 2025

11 AM - 4:30 PM ET

Continuing Education Credits Available! (U.S. only)

AFFIRM Youth AND Adult Training Feb 4-6, 2025

This interactive workshop provides participants with the theory and concepts underlying the AFFIRM method and provides affirmative CBT treatment strategies for LGBTQ+ youth and adults experiencing mental health concerns.

February 4, 5 & 6, 2025

11 AM - 4:30 PM ET

Continuing Education Credits available! (U.S. only)

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