Join us this month as Allison Burnett reviews how to inform professionals, gives assignments related to sexuality and gender, and tells us how to maintain an affirming environment for the LGBTQ+ population.
When: Thursday, October 15th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Mountain Time
Where: Zoom
Who: All are welcome
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please email info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org to receive Zoom link
As the National Director of Alumni and Advocacy, Allison is committed to serving all the alumni of Alsana, and clients of marginalized communities. She has a passion for continuing to help our clients after discharging from our treatment program to continue supporting them along their journey of recovery. As the leader of Alsana’s Social Justice Task Force, Allison and the advocate for the LGBTQ community, POC, BIPOC, and people in larger bodies. Allison is a Certified LGBT Affirmative Psychotherapy Provider, a Certified Transgender Care Therapist, and a member of the LGBTQ community. Previously, Allison has served Alsana as the Director of Regional Outreach for the South, and as a Primary Therapist for the Birmingham location. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a BA in Administration of Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi before getting her Masters of Social Work from the University of Alabama. Allison is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. In her free time, Allison is a huge college football fan (roll tide!) and loves concerts and traveling.
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