Deaf Mental Health Workshops
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POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 7th/8th 2026
Deaf Mental Health Workshops (April, 2026)
Presenter
Dr. Tiffany Bridgett is a Deaf licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts who provides therapy and psychological assessment across the lifespan. Her work focuses on culturally and linguistically responsive, trauma-informed care for Deaf individuals and other minoritized language communities.
With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Bridgett has advanced training in trauma and diagnostic clarification in complex cases where language, culture, and systemic barriers influence mental health. Her clinical training includes the Multicultural Clinical Center, Psychiatric Institute of Washington, Saint Elizabeths Hospital, and the Gallaudet University Psychology Clinic, along with research at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child Resilience Center.
Dr. Bridgett is the founder of Lifestyle & Access, PLLC, a private practice committed to high-quality, inclusive psychological services. She also serves as Clinical Director at Advocates, where she provides clinical leadership and supports the development of responsive behavioral health systems. In addition to her clinical work, she offers national training on mental health, interpreting, ethics, and accessibility.
Friday Evening Workshop
**This is a Deaf Only event**
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Check in: 5:30 p.m.
Workshop: 6:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.
“Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Deaf Community”
This workshop is designed for Deaf, HoH, and DeafBlind community members only.
Workshop Overview:
The goal of the workshop is to discuss Deaf mental health and break down stigmatization within the community. Dr. Bridgett can discuss her own lived and professional experience. Using narratives and examples, discussions of Mental Health within the Deaf Community and Deaf-specific considerations will be explored. The focus of this workshop will include increasing sensitivity around ASL language choices, understanding different viewpoints around mental health, and understanding mental health care through a trauma-informed lens.
Cost: Free
Audience: This is a Deaf-Space event centering Deaf community members and Deaf professionals.
Continuing Education: This professional studies program is offered for 0.2 (2 hours) at the ‘some’ Content Knowledge Level.
Accommodations: Deaf Interpreters provided
For other accessibility requests, please email: deafmh@deafmaine.org by April 10th, 2026.
Location: Augusta DHHS
109 Capitol Street
Augusta, Maine 04330
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2GpBJtzASu43mpJc8
SATURDAY WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Check in: 9:00 a.m.
Workshop: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Lunch on your own) 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
“Destigmatizing Mental Health in Our Work as Professionals”
Workshop Overview:
This workshop is designed for Deaf and hearing professionals working within the Deaf community (service providers, educators, interpreters, etc.). This workshop will focus on destigmatization and mental health considerations in providing services to Deaf people, including expansive thinking and understanding human experience language, person-centered and trauma-informed care, power in interactions, and increasing sensitivity and empathy within mental health settings.
Cost: Free, $20 for RID CEU-seekers.
Audience: This is a Deaf-Space event centering Deaf community members and Deaf professionals.
Continuing Education: This professional studies program is offered for 0.5 CEUs (5 hours) at the ‘some’ Content Knowledge Level.
Accommodations: Deaf interpreters (audience interpretation), ASL-English Interpretation (closed-loop, please bring headphones to connect), and CART will be provided
For other accessibility requests, please email: deafmh@deafmaine.org by April 10th, 2026.
Location: Augusta DHHS
109 Capitol Street
Augusta, Maine 04330
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2GpBJtzASu43mpJc8
Accommodations: ASL Interpreters and CART providers will be available for workshops. If you need any other accommodations to access these workshops, please contact deafmh@deafmaine.org by April 10th, 2026.
Cancellation/Refunds: To cancel attendance, please contact deafmh@maine.org.
Workshop Conduct Policy: Workshop instructors and sponsors will not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming learning environment. Participants of MeAD workshops agree to contribute to an inclusive and welcoming environment.
MeAD Participant Conduct: MeAD expects all participants to conduct themselves in a way that is considerate of others, courteous, respectful, collaborative, and embraces diverse perspectives and opinions. Participants are expected to refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior or communication.