Coming Out: Guidance for Pastoral Care Providers
Date: Wednesday, February 15
Time: 1–2:30 p.m. (Eastern)
For LGBTQI2+ people, choosing to come out about their sexual orientation or gender identity within their church community can be a significant decision. This webinar will equip ministers, elders, youth leaders and other pastoral care providers to respond well when members of their communities come out, and provide information about how to offer appropriate supports.
The webinar will include a one-hour presentation, which will be recorded and sent to all registrants following the event. After the presentation, there will be 30 minutes for questions and discussion with the presenter, Michael Waxman. The question and discussion time will not be recorded in order to help create a non-judgmental space for participants.
About the Presenter
Michael B. Waxman is a Registered Social Worker who received his master’s degree in social work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University in New York City. He has an honours bachelor’s degree in social work from King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario. Michael focuses his practice on individuals in the LGBTQ2+ Community of all genders. Michael also works with boys and men in all stages of life who are exploring their mental health. Michael has been in private practice for 12 years.
A recording of this webinar will be available until August 15, 2023. To request the link to the recording, contact Carragh Erhardt , Program Coordinator, Sexuality and Inclusion.