Upcoming Workshops &
Speaking Engagements

I would love to meet you at an upcoming event.

I provide workshops and trainings for providers seeking practical, affirming approaches to supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families.

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Dr. Rachel Doyle
Licensed Clinical Child Psychologist

Sort-of Accepting: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Families That are Still Learning

SOGIEcon, March 19 & 20, 2026

Storrs, CT

Co-presented with Zev Spiegel, ME

This workshop equips providers with practical strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ youth in families where acceptance is partial, ambiguous, or conditional.

Using a relational, affirming framework, the session explores how to engage caregivers in values-informed conversations that increase supportive behavior while protecting youth dignity, identity, and relational safety.

Neurodivergent and Gender Divergent: Supporting Youth at the Intersection

SOGIEcon, March 19 & 20, 2026

Storrs, CT

Co-presented with Zev Spiegel, ME

This workshop provides practical, neuroaffirming tools for providers supporting transgender and gender-diverse youth who are also neurodivergent.

Through case examples and concrete strategies, participants learn how to reduce misinterpretation, improve communication, and increase access to affirming care across home, school, and healthcare systems.