Mental Health implications of working with LGBTQ+ individuals through the lifespan
Although substantial progress has been made pertaining to LGBTQ+ rights over the past decade, there is a great deal of work that needs to be done in order to continue normalizing diversity in gender and sexual minority individuals. Though young people in many states are beginning to come out and be more confident earlier in their life, many youths are still struggling to find secure housing, gain and maintain employment, have family support, and sustain safety. LGBTQ+ older adults are oftentimes marginalized in society, struggling to find supportive communities and medical providers who unders...Read moretand the intersectionality of their identities. This workshop will discuss how clinicians can be an integral part of creating spaces of healing and safety for LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages through increased education, visibility and awareness. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Describe the coming out process as it relates to different identities.
- Explain the clinical considerations pertaining to gender and sexual minority individuals.
- Describe the importance of providing affirming support and resources to this population.
Target Audience
Learning Levels
- All Levels
Saturday, May 14, 2022
11:00 AM EDT - 02:15 PM EDT
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Agenda
11am - 12:30pm Lecture
12:30pm - 12:45pm Break
12:45pm - 2:15pm Lecture/Q&A
CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours including
3 Diversity Hour
CE Approvals
American Psychological Association
Association of Social Work Boards
National Board for Certified Counselors
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NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work
New York Education Department Board of Creative Arts Therapy
New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors
New York Education Department Board for Licensed Psychoanalysts
New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology
New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy
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Disclosure
Presenter Disclosure: Financial disclosures: The presenter(s) receive an honorarium for presenting this webinar. There are no nonfinancial relationships in the products or services described, reviewed, evaluated or compared in this presentation.Commercial Support: There is no commercial support for any products to disclose.