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Gender Identity, Equity and Sexual Orientation: Social Work Practice with LGBTQIA Persons

Gender Identity, Equity and Sexual Orientation: Social Work Practice with LGBTQIA Persons

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$140.00

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

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Module 1: Course Overview and Pre-Test
Course Description, Learning Objectives, Pre-Test
3
Module 2 : Integrating More Expansive & Inclusive Language
Gender Spectrum & Identity, Inclusive Language & Pronouns, Diversity & Intersectionality
9
Module 3: Heteronormativity
Pathology and Homophobia, Counteracting Stigma, HealthCare Provider Bias, Allyship
11
Module 4: Supportive Approaches to Mitigate Client Adversity
Legislation, Combatting Stigma in the Healthcare System, Clinical Practice with LGBTQIA Persons, Call to Action
9
Module 5: References, Course Survey & Post-Test
3

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About Renew Perspectives
Renew Perspectives, LCSW, PC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Social Workers #0026. Additionally, New York State Education Department (NYSED) Social Work Board Approved Courses are recognized by Connecticut and New Jersey for Continuing Education.

Bio-Sketch

Founder: Trélan Holder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She is a skilled psychotherapist with extensive years of counseling experience in mental health and human services. Trélan is an Adjunct Lecturer at Columbia University School of Social Work and the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. She attained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Clark University, her Master of Science Degree in Social Work from Columbia University, and a Certificate in Bioethics and Medical Humanities from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Cardozo Law School. Additionally, her clinical pursuits include: postgraduate psychodynamic psychotherapy training at the NYU Institute for Psycho-analytic Education. Our goal is to bring you a personalized and unique educational experience.