# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Compass LGBTQ+ Mental Health Collaborative Presents: Faith, Identity, and Healing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: 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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-worth-florida/compass-lgbtq-mental-health-collaborative-presents-faith-identity-and-healing/200029463266354
- **Event Categories**: lgbt-pride, workshops, health-wellness, mental-health, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lake Worth, Florida
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 201 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460-3079, United States, Lake Worth, Florida

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Compass LGBTQ+ Mental Health Collaborative Presents: Faith, Identity, and Healing being held?
  - **A:** Compass LGBTQ+ Mental Health Collaborative Presents: Faith, Identity, and Healing takes place on Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Online event, 201 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460-3079, United States, Lake Worth, Florida.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Compass LGBTQ+ Mental Health Collaborative Presents: Faith, Identity, and Healing?
  - **A:** Compass LGBTQ+ Mental Health Collaborative Presents: Faith, Identity, and Healing is organized by Compass.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Compass LGBTQ+ Mental Health Collaborative Presents: Faith, Identity, and Healing is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lake Worth, Florida, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Compass LGBTQ+ Mental Health Collaborative Presents: Faith, Identity, and Healing sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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