Systemic Provider Training for Queer Youth Clients (SPTQYC)

Register Now for an Upcoming SPTQYC Info Session!

Sign up below to schedule a 30-minute virtual Information Session, hosted by our Program Manager, to learn how the program takes someone from ‘well-intentioned’ to ‘well-informed!

A groundbreaking program that helps mental health clinicians move towards queer-affirming systemic practices, offering a deeper approach to care that centers queer experience while honoring everyone in the system.

DFI is dedicated to training our students and clinicians to become skilled and compassionate family & intimate relationship therapists. We have committed our work to possess a social-justice lens, acknowledging that many systems, including therapy, have been constructed and taught without the input of women & minorities, including queer people.

To fill in this gap, we have launched the Systemic Provider Training for Queer Youth Clients (SPTQYC), the first program of its kind to expand beyond existing best practices.

SPECIAL NOTE: This program was supported by many, but was truly conceptualized by DFI’s Program Director, August Tougisnant-Stanton, LCSW, LMFT (they / them). All of us at DFI are so proud of you for bringing this into the world, Auggie!

Why enroll in the SPTQYC program?

Join Us for a Free Virtual "Lunch and Learn" on Queer-Affirming Practices!

DFI invites you to hear from August Tousignant-Stanton, LCSW, LMFT (they/them), will be presenting on their queer-affirming and gender-affirming model, the “Queer Adjusted Systemic Lens.”

The discussion is mainly for clinicians and professionals that work with queer clients, especially queer youth and their families. It will take place on Wednesday, June 17th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MST on Zoom. The event is free and open to the public! Register here:

https://bit.ly/QYPLunchAndLearn

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3 different tracks are available to meet a wide range of professional needs:

Clinical track with Mini Certificate:

Includes admission to the January or July SPTQYC cohort, all synchronous and asynchronous classes, plus clinical integration via:

– 8 hours of Group Supervision, and,
– A Capstone Presentation by the participant

Non-Clinical Track

Includes admission to the January or July SPTQYC cohort, and all synchronous and asynchronous classes.

A la Carte Courses:

Enroll in individual synchronous and asynchronous courses at any time to enhance your knowledge in working with queer youth, whether you’re a clinician or non-clinician.

For July 2026: Buy One Cohort Enrollment, Get One Enrollment FREE!

Ready to Register for the SPTQYC Program?
Click here!

Questions About the SPTQYC Program?

Please email Miguel Valdez, SPTQYC Program Manager:
[email protected]