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LRA News Desk - CLC & LRA Present: How to Find Kink Aware Therapy/Counseling - 8/28/2009

CLC & LRA Present: How to Find Kink Aware Therapy/Counseling - 8/28/2009

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08/24/09

The Chicago Leather Club in association with LRA Chicago present:

"How to Find Kink Aware Therapy/Counseling"

This discussion will be centered on how to locate and assess mental health therapists from the perspective of the kink-involved.  Evelyn will provide handouts, discussion points, and facilitate an open-ended talk.  Guidelines on what to look for when interviewing mental health professions will also be made available to the event participants.

This event is a presented by the Chicago Leather Club and hosted by LRA Chicago. 

Evelyn, a licensed clinician as well as an academically trained research scientist, has been providing professional clinical counseling services for the bdsm/ds, TG, poly, and other lifestyle communities for the past 10 years.  In addition to her state licensure, Evelyn is nearing completion of a Ph.D. in Psychology, and holds several degrees: a Master of Arts, a Master of Human Services, and  a Master of Professional Counseling.  Furthermore, she has been involved in the scientific study of BDSM for the past seven years.

The host for the event will be CLC member Angie, who also serves as the Treasurer for LRA Chicago.

WHEN:  Friday, August 28, 2009
TIME:  7:00pm - 8:30pm
 

LOCATION: The L.R.A.

6525 N. Clark Street

Chicago, Illinois


 

FOLLOW THE GRAVEL DRIVEWAY DOWN TO THE BACK ENTRANCE OR USE THE STAIRCASE BY THE CELL TOWER

The LRA is a private social club for like minded individuals who are dedicated to the celebration of alternative lifestyles, welcoming people of all genders and orientations.

The LRA reserves the right to deny any individual admission at our sole discretion.

 

For more information about CLC, please go to www.chicagoleatherclub.org.

 

For more information about LRA please go to www.LRA-Chicago.org