Course Code: REL-BHC-0-WMELGBTQCY
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 5/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Describe the spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities, orientations, and types of discrimination LGBTQ+ children and youth can face.
Recognize mental health symptoms LGBTQ+ children and youth can experience as a result of minority stress.
List strategies and treatment frameworks that can be used to assist LGBTQ+ children and youth.
Outline:
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Basics
Identity, Expression, and Attraction
Language
Gender Identity
Sexual Expression and Orientation
Intersex
Ask, Don’t Assume
Review
Summary
Section 3: Institutional, Cultural, and Social Discrimination
Meet Julio
Hostile Social Environments
Homelessness and Juvenile Justice
LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care
Review
Summary
Section 4: Intersectional Identities and Complex Trauma
Julio’s Identities
Types of Trauma Experienced by LGBTQ+ Children and Youth
Intergenerational/Ancestral/Historical Trauma
Systematic and Institutional Violence and Discrimination
Medical Trauma
Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information
Microaggressions
Possible Symptoms of Trauma
Assessment and Environment
Assisting in the Coming Out Process
Review
Summary
Section 5: Building Resilience & Treatment Options
Resilience
Family Acceptance and Resilience
Affirmative Treatment Model
Best Practices for LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care
Best Practices with LGBTQ+ Youth in Juvenile Justice
Review
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor(s)
Resources
References
Instructor: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT
Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over thirteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.
Disclosure: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Social Workers; Entry level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Entry level Professional Counselors; Entry level Psychologists; Marriage and Family Therapists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.