Creating Inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Spaces

2 CEUs - Cultural Responsiveness

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT via Zoom
Presenters: Abby Neisen and Sam Stahlmann
2 CEUs - Cultural Responsiveness

In this session, we will discuss how the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, including youth, have historically, and currently, been impacted by systemic oppression. Participants will build off that knowledge to create strategies and learn insights for co-creating affirming and safe(r) spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and community members.

Learning Objectives:
1) Introduce 2SLGBTQIA+ terminology and important historical moments. 
2) Discuss the laws & policies currently impacting the climate that 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are living in. 
3) Discuss tools that can be used to help realize individuals’ roles in supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 
4) Create a space of co-creation for folx to share feedback and experiences

About the Presenters
Abby Neisen (they/them) is passionate about building encouraging and supportive relationships with youth of all backgrounds to promote individualism and pride in one’s identity. Abby worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA with QUEERSPACE collective before transitioning into their current role as a Youth Development and Training Specialist. 

Sam Stahlmann (she/her) is QUEERSPACE collective’s Senior Program Manager, specifically overseeing programming and training at the 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Center in Minneapolis. She is a Twin Cities-based nonprofiteer, musician and youth champion. She has spent most of her career using arts as a way to challenge gender norms, empower youth, and uplift historically silenced voices. Sam is passionate about creating spaces that uplift queer joy.

Pricing
NASW Student/Retired Member $20
NASW Member $30
Not-Yet-Member $50

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Social Isolation in Aging Adults: A Wicked Problem

Lunch N Learn Webinar

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 12-1 p.m. CT via Zoom
Presenters: Nancy Lazar, DSW, LCSW
1 CEU - Cultural Responsiveness or Clinical

This presentation explores the critical issue of social isolation in aging adults, distinguishing it from loneliness and examining its impact as a key social determinant of health. Participants will gain insights into the prevalence and consequences of social isolation, why it warrants attention in this population, and practical strategies to address it. Additionally, the session will highlight resources and interventions that promote social connectivity, empowering professionals and caregivers to better support aging adults in their communities.

Learning Objectives:
1) Understand the difference between social isolation and loneliness. 
2)Gain understanding of why social isolation is an important social determinant of health (SDOH) to pay attention to in the aging adult population. 
3) Increase awareness of available resources and interventions to address social isolation and support social connectivity in the aging adult population.

About the Presenter
Dr. Nancy Lazar, DSW, LCSW, is an accomplished clinical social worker with over 30 years of dedicated service, offering a wealth of experience in addressing diverse individual and community needs. She holds a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) and has a notable emphasis on alleviating social isolation among aging adults. Dr. Lazar's comprehensive clinical background spans individual, family, and group therapy across various clinical settings. Her career has been enriched by a wide array of experiences, honing her clinical knowledge and skills to provide exceptional care and leadership in the social work field.

Pricing and Registration

Free for Members - REGISTER HERE

$15 for Not-Yet-Members - REGISTER HERE

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