Course Description
Gender Identity, Equity and Sexual Orientation: Social Work Practice with LGBTQIA Persons provides a framework for integrating life experiences/social statuses of people whose identities have been marginalized (e.g., gender, sexual orientation) by the gender binary and heteronormativity. This course provides an intersectional overview of culture, gender and sexual orientation by considering power differentials and inequalities. Furthermore, emphasis will be placed on identifying stereotypes and neutralizing unconscious bias. Therapeutic strategies for supporting diverse client identities will be explored.
Course Title: Gender Equity and Sexual Orientation: Working with LGBTQIA Persons
Instructor: Trélan Nicole Holder, MS, LCSW
Contact Hours/CEUs: 4-Hours
Format: Online Self-Study Course (Text-based Readings and Videos)
Process: Register and pay for course. Read content online. Pass online post-test and print certificate of completion. Registrants can access course for 2 years from date of registration.
Learning Objectives:
- Integrating more Expansive and Inclusive Language/Terminology
- Consider Power and Privilege and the Impact of Heteronormativity on LGBTQIA Patients
- Counteracting Stigma: Homophobia/Biphobia/Transphobia
- Identifying Internalized Homophobia and Working through Shame
- Supportive approaches to working with LGBTQIA Persons
- Clinical Strategies to Support Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Course Features
- Lectures 31
- Quizzes 4
- Duration 50 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 1
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 31 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Module 1: Course Overview and Pre-TestCourse Description, Learning Objectives, Pre-Test3
- Module 2 : Integrating More Expansive & Inclusive LanguageGender Spectrum & Identity, Inclusive Language & Pronouns, Diversity & Intersectionality9
- 2.1Terminology5 Minutes
- 2.2Post-Structural View of Sexuality5 Minutes
- 2.3Inclusive Language5 Minutes
- 2.4Outdated and Offensive Terms5 Minutes
- 2.5Gender Non-conforming Language & Pronoun Use5 Minutes
- 2.6Clinical Practice: Beyond Gender Hegemony5 Minutes
- 2.7Diversity, Intersectionality, Equity and Inclusion5 Minutes
- 2.8Video Clip: Dr. Crenshaw Defines Intersectionality5 Minutes
- 2.9Module 2: Review Quiz (LGBTQ+)10 Minutes3 Questions
- Module 3: HeteronormativityPathology and Homophobia, Counteracting Stigma, HealthCare Provider Bias, Allyship11
- 3.1Exercise 1: Heteronormativity5 Minutes
- 3.2Historical Context of Heteronormativity5 Minutes
- 3.3Pathologization of Homosexuality5 Minutes
- 3.4Anti-LGBTQIA+ Bias5 Minutes
- 3.5Predictors of Homophobia5 Minutes
- 3.6Health Care Provider Prejudice or Bias5 Minutes
- 3.7A Glance: Survey of Substance Abuse Counselors5 Minutes
- 3.8Neutralizing Unconscious Bias5 Minutes
- 3.9Reflection: Attitudes & Responses5 Minutes
- 3.10Exercise 2: Gender Normativity5 Minutes
- 3.11Top 5 Steps to Personal Allyship to LGBTQ+ Individuals5 Minutes
- Module 4: Supportive Approaches to Mitigate Client AdversityLegislation, Combatting Stigma in the Healthcare System, Clinical Practice with LGBTQIA Persons, Call to Action9
- 4.1Exercise 3: Impact of Legislation on Healthcare Service5 Minutes
- 4.2Adversity & Stigma5 Minutes
- 4.3Table: Experiences of Discrimination5 Minutes
- 4.4Intersection of Race & Ethnicity5 Minutes
- 4.5Exercise 4: Supporting Midlife and Older Adults in Coming Out5 Minutes
- 4.6Levels of Acceptance in Healthcare Environments5 Minutes
- 4.7Action Plan: Ways To Address Implicit Bias In Healthcare5 Minutes
- 4.8Exercise 5: Intersectionality- Supporting Clients with Multiple Identities5 Minutes
- 4.9Ecological Framework5 Minutes
- Module 5: References, Course Survey & Post-Test3