Cultural Considerations for Working with LGBTGEQIAP+ Clients

2 Hours | 2 CEs

This on-demand professional training program on Cultural Considerations for Working with LGBTGEQIAP+ Clients is presented by Clark Ausloos, PhD.

This program is designed to deepen professionals' understanding and effectiveness in working with LGBTQIA+ clients. It offers a substantive analysis of the unique life-stage challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, grounded in empirical research. Participants gain a thorough grounding in evidence-based, affirmative practices that support the mental health of LGBTQIA+ clients, enhancing their therapeutic toolkit. The development of practical skills for fostering inclusive clinical and community environments is central to the curriculum, with an emphasis on experiential learning and application. Furthermore, this program stresses the importance of advocacy, teaching participants to engage with and influence policy in various institutions for the benefit of LGBTQIA+ individuals.

This program enables professionals to integrate advanced LGBTQIA+ affirmative practices into their work, contributing to their career development and the broader goal of creating supportive, inclusive, and informed environments for diverse populations.

The program is tailored for a diverse range of professionals at various stages of their careers who interact with LGBTQIA+ populations. Ideal participants include mid-career mental health clinicians, early-career social service providers, and seasoned educators and healthcare workers interested in enhancing their LGBTQIA+ affirmative practices. These professionals likely work in settings such as private practices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and non-profit organizations dedicated to advocacy and community support. The program aims to equip these individuals with specialized knowledge and skills to improve inclusivity and advocacy in their respective roles and environments.

Program Outline

• Understanding LGBTQIA+ Identities and Life Stages: This module will cover the social and psychological aspects of LGBTQIA+ identities, utilizing current literature and demographic research to explore diverse experiences across life stages.
• Affirmative Practices and Mental Health: Participants delves into various affirmative therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices through lectures and discussions, with a focus on practical application in mental health settings.
• Creating Inclusive Environments: This segmens includes interactive workshops where participants learn to apply inclusivity principles in real-world settings, using role-playing exercises and analysis of case studies to simulate clinical and community scenarios.
• Advocacy and Collaborative Policy Development: The final module engages participants in a series of collaborative exercises aimed at policy advocacy, including group projects to draft policy proposals and strategy sessions for implementing these policies within institutions.