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Gay Men, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgender in Recovery

Gay Men, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgender in Recovery

Presented by Joseph Amico

Sexual Minorities (Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgenders) suffer from various types of shame. Nothing drives addiction more than shame, thus making GLBT folks candidates for addictive behaviours. Growing up different in a heterosexist society produces shame because we don't fit in and live up to other's expectations. Use of drugs, alcohol, sex, compulsive spending, eating disorders and gambling are all choices GLBT folks make to cope with shame. Shame is compounded by physical, sexual, emotional and religious abuse.
 
This workshop will explore:
 
- Coming out issues and how they impact compulsive behaviour
- Understanding where shame comes from
- How sex and love get confused as intimacy

This will include:
 
- Discussion of shame due to heterosexism 
- Healing from shame due to addiction
- Shame due to HIV status
- How Religions of Origin can contribute to
- Spiritual Abuse
- How to recover from Spiritual Abuse to workthe 12 Step Program
- When is it ok to start dating or having healthy sex in recovery

 Joseph M. Amico, M.Div., CAS, LISAC

Joe is a skilled therapist, presenter and talk show host. He has worked in the addictions field for over 25 years, presenting at international conferences, and training professionals on alcohol, drug and sex addiction. Joe is currently the Vice President for Program Development at Alternatives Inc., America's only gay owned and operated treatment for GLBT mental health and addictions. He is the President of NALGAP, the Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Addiction Professionals and their Allies. Joe also serves on the editorial board for
Addiction Professional. He has published numerous articles on GLBT Addiction Issues including "Pink and Different" in the UK's Addiction Today. Presentations have included the Frank Boudewyns Memorial Lecture at the UK/European Symposium on Addictive Disorders in London, NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health, Ryan White Title 3B Grantees, General Synod of the United Church of Christ, National Association of Social Workers, and the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association.

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