This training has been approved for 3 Continuing Education Credits by the CT NASW Chapter.
It also meets the requirements for the cultural competence training requirement for licensing.
As someone with lived and professional experience, I am excited to facilitate this live, interactive training. This training will discuss working with the LGBTQ+ community and is designed for clinicians who have some experience working with this community but may not have lived experience. During this training, we will:
Identify and reinforce the concepts of gender and sexuality from an intersectional lens
Discuss the risk factors that impact gender and sexuality diverse clients
Learn the core identity development theories and discuss ways to assist clients in exploring their own gender & sexuality in an open & affirming manner
Explore the ways in which individuals experience sex, attraction, relationships, and monogamy/non-monogamy
Understand how to create a framework for assessing client's views on intimate partner relationships
Open up the conversation around shame and internalized phobia
Uncover our own blind spots as providers
Explore creating a body positive, sex-positive environment for clients.
Participants will leave this training feeling more comfortable and at ease working with this community, as well as increased self-awareness around their own biases. My hope is that participants feel empowered to create spaces with their client’s and be able to continue to do this important work in an open and affirming manner.