Professional Development Day

Friday, 10/20/23 - Radisson Bismarck - 9am to 5pm

CONTINUING EDUCATION HAS BEEN APPROVED BY:

NDBCE - 15. NDBSWE - 12.

NDBACE - 6.5 (6.5 for Professional Development Day - Summit NDBACE CE is still in the works.)

SBAND - 12.5 ND Ethics credits or 12.5 ND CLE credits for SBAND members (Summit).

UND has approved 1-2 credits.

Mental health education, suicide prevention information, and promoting positivity in the face of adversity is crucial for better serving the LGBTQIA2+ community in North Dakota.

Being knowledgable and sensitive to these issues can make a significant difference
in providing effective support and care.

If you are in a role where you provide care or support to LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, this full-day seminar addresses issues of cultural competency; disparity of access to care, stigma, and social support.

Placing focus on strength, resilience, and well-being empowers both professionals and the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Full day cost - $125.00 - Lunch and snacks will be provided.

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Lodging: LGBTQ+ Summit - Radisson of Bismarck - CLICK HERE TO BOOK!!!

Professional Development Day registration includes Summit registration.

If you intend to apply your CE for credit at UND, BEFORE registering,

contact: ndlgbtq.info@gmail.com

Schedule will be updated as speakers arrival times are confirmed.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY REGISTRATION

Professional Development Day Speakers

Ames Simmons

Ames Simmons is a queer white transgender man who holds a senior fellowship at Duke University School of Law and lectures at George Washington University’s graduate program in LGBT Health Policy & Practice.

Faye Seidler

Faye Seidler is an award-winning suicide prevention advocate that specializes in LGBTQ+ populations. She was born and raised in North Dakota and has a decade of experience in education, public speaking, and community organizing. She is known for connecting and uplifting others, bringing communities together, and always keeping hope in focus.

Dr. Gabriela Balf

Dr. Gabriela Balf is a psychiatrist in Bismarck, North Dakota. She received her medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Chad Pitts

Chad Pitts is a Program Manager for ND HOPES, a suicide prevention project spanning a 21-county jurisdiction in Western ND. ND HOPES focuses on Suicide prevention initiatives within the LGBTQIA2S+, Veteran, and rural resident communities. Prior to joining the ND HOPES team, he was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Liberty, NC. He has also worked in various Higher Education positions focusing on Diversity and Equity initiatives across ND.

With a passion for advocacy, Chad has 10 years of experience in Diversity and Equity Initiatives. He has a deep understanding and personal connection to many of the struggles that the LGBTQIA2S+ and Veteran community faces which he utilizes to advocate for change and creative innovative solutions to complex issues within marginalized communities.

Keygan Miller

Keygan Miller is the Interim Director of Public Training for The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ young people. Keygan oversees design and facilitation of public trainings to advance Trevor’s life-saving suicide prevention work and teach audiences to be strong allies for LGBTQ youth. Prior to this work, Keygan was an Advocacy Manager at The Trevor Project and they served as an Intervention Specialist for Cincinnati Public Schools. Keygan received a Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Cincinnati as well as a Master of Education and Human Development in Education Policy from The George Washington University.

Dr. Danial Sturgill

Dr. Danial Sturgill specializes in psychology. He mainly treats depression, anxiety, life adjustment issues, family problems and gender concerns.

His services include cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, family psychotherapy, gender-confirming psychotherapy with referrals for gender-confirming hormone replacement therapy and surgeries.

Dr. Sturgill also serves as a clinical assistant professor of psychology and psychotherapy at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences.