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Faith can be a source of deep harm or deep healing for LGBTQIA clients, and sometimes both. This training helps therapists explore how religion, spirituality, and their absence shape a queer client’s sense of self, God, and community, including the lasting effects of the “clobber passages.” Participants will examine how faith experiences affect attachment, reflect on their own responses to clients’ beliefs, and gain strategies, resources, and referral options for addressing religious harm. They will also learn how to recognize truly affirming faith communities.