會前工作坊

Language

Cantonese

Overview

Grief is a universal human experience, yet for LGBTQ+ individuals, it is often compounded by minority stress, disenfranchised loss, and the ongoing pursuit of self-acceptance within heteronormative contexts. These forces leave many LGBTQ+ individuals carrying grief that is both personal and systemic, yet seldom validated in therapeutic settings.

This workshop provides a practical, skills-based introduction to applying LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy in grief work. Grounded in the minority stress model, the session will explore how grief processes intersect with chronic stress exposure, resilience pathways and identity-related vulnerabilities. Participants will also learn how to implement affirmative practices within commonly used grief frameworks such as the dual process model, helping practitioners integrate inclusive practice into familiar therapeutic structures.

Through case examples, reflective exercises and guided practice, the workshop will support participants in:

• identifying LGBTQ+ grief processes and disenfranchised loss
• applying affirmative practices within grief models
• addressing the impact of minority stress on meaning-making and adaptation
• navigating complex family and social contexts
• fostering resilience, community connection and identity integration in grief work

Programme Content

1. Overview of LGBTQ+ grief through the minority stress model
2. Core principles of LGBTQ+ affirmative practices
3. Case conceptualization using minority stress and grief frameworks
4. Applying affirmative skills within grief models
5. Group practice with case scenarios