LGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Best Practices
This course is designed to provide essential multicultural mental health information as it relates to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQIA+) populations in the United States including demographic characteristics and sociopolitical history for LGBTQIA+ communities and their influence on mental health. Specific topics such as LGBTQIA+ identity, intersection of multiple identities and social class are discussed. The course also focuses on contemporary issues and practice considerations with an emphasis on multiculturalism.
Instructor
Patty O’Leary MS, LMHC (they/them) is a psychotherapist in Brooklyn, NY. Patty received their MS in clinical mental health counseling from Long Island University and currently works in private practice. Previously, Patty worked as a primary therapist at Monte Nido ... read more
Who Should Attend
Anyone working within the LGBTQ population in various capacities
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Increase familiarity with LGBTQIA+ identities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of demographic characteristics and influences for LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities, such as within group differences, social class and cultural values.
- Demonstrate knowledge of sociopolitical and historical issues for LGBTQIA+ communities.
- Increase awareness of culture and cultural values of LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities, including the roles of nontraditional relationship and family structures, sexual orientation, identity development and the intersection of multiple identities.
- Demonstrate understanding of minority stress theory.
Date: Mon. Sept 09 & Fri. Sept. 13, 2024
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 9am-1pm CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Patty O'Leary
Fee: $295
CEUs: 0.8, CEHs: 8.0
Enrollment Limit: 30
Program Number: 1040-15788
Note: Please review our cancellation and withdrawal policy: FAQS
Registration Deadline: Sept 2, 2024
