Webinar: Sexual Identity and 2SLGBTQI+ Mental Health
May 30, 2025 - Defence Stories
While every person’s experience with mental health is unique, individuals in the 2SLGBTQI+ communities may face additional challenges due to societal bias. These challenges, shaped by both historical and socio-cultural factors, can significantly impact psychosocial health. Learning about these elements can enhance overall well-being and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
During this webinar, you will:
- learn common terminology used in the 2SLGBTQI+ communities
- explore some mental health and well-being challenges faced by individuals in the 2SLGBTQI+ communities
- discover practical ways to support community members’ mental health as well as your own
French session
Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Speaker: Cynthia Shoppman, Counsellor, psychotherapist, and workshop facilitator
Location: Microsoft Teams (a link to the virtual presentation will be sent to everyone who has registered)
Register now for the French session (accessible only on the National Defence network).
English session
Date: June 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Speaker: Jordyn Bonfonti, facilitator and organizational development consultant
Location: Microsoft Teams (a link to the virtual presentation will be sent to everyone who has registered)
Register now for the English session (accessible only on the National Defence network).
The entire Defence Team is invited to attend this webinar.
Stay tuned for upcoming monthly webinars hosted by HR-Civ’s Organizational Well-Being team. You can watch recordings of previous webinars (accessible only on the National Defence network) featuring renowned experts on finance, nutrition, resilience, burnout, parenting, mental health, and more.