Call for Presenters

We invite workshop and poster proposals by counselors, social workers, marriage & family therapists, psychologists, researchers, other mental health professionals, and students. Your proposal should aim to address the needs of mental health professionals, medical providers, activists, allies, affirming clergy, and those in the queer community who attend the conference to learn more about strengthening LGBTQ+ relationships. We accept proposals from individuals and groups of two or more presenters. Applicants who submit their proposal by December 5, 2025, will receive priority consideration by the selection committee, however applications may be considered until January 5, 2026. Accepted applicants must register at the discounted rate to confirm their intention to join the team of 2026 presenters.

 

Applicants may submit to present one of the following: 

 

• CLINICAL WORKSHOP: A 60-minute presentation geared toward licensed mental health professionals on Friday, May 15 or Saturday, May 16, as assigned. To meet continuing education guidelines, the presenter (or at least one presenter in a group) must be a licensed mental health professional. For topic ideas, review past conference programs here.

 

• COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: A 60-minute presentation geared toward the LGBTQ+ community and their allies on Friday, May 15 or Saturday, May 16, as assigned.

 

• POSTER SESSION (RESEARCH): The poster will be presenting the author’s original research, even if clinical applications are included.

 

• POSTER SESSION (APPLIED): The poster will be presenting a synthesis of existing research, theory and/or clinical applications.

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POSTERS: Poster presenters do not need to be licensed clinicians. We will consider both research and applied posters. While submitting your idea, select “research” if the poster will be presenting your original research, even if clinical applications are included. Select “applied” if the poster will be presenting a synthesis of existing research, theory and/or clinical applications. Here are the APA guidelines for creating posters: https://convention.apa.org/presenters/posters.

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Proposals should include a captivating title and both long and short abstracts. Workshop proposals should include three or more learning objectives. Tips for generating clear learning objectives can be found at https://aapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Learner-centered-objectives.pdf . Please take time to carefully and thoughtfully write your proposal before submitting it through our submission form. We value clinical expertise, research, and life experiences that contribute to the creation of your proposal.

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For topic ideas, review past conference programs here​​​​

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