Fundamentals and Ethical Considerations of Clinical Practice with LGBT Populations: Assessment and Therapy Guidelines
Course: #1530Level: Introductory 1 Hour 19 Reviews
Effective clinical practice with LGBT populations requires a basic understanding of LGBT concepts and terms, presenting problems, and evidence-based interventions. This workshop describes the fundamentals for assessment and therapy with LGBT patients through a discussion of best practices, language use guidelines, and ethical considerations. The workshop explores the concepts of sex, sexuality, and gender and defines common terms used to describe LGBT identities. Health disparities, co-occurring mental health problems, and presenting clinical concerns among LGBT populations are explored through the lens of Minority Stress Theory. Finally, ethical considerations for confidentiality, informed consent, and evidence-based therapy practice are discussed.
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Course Type: Video
CE Offered: ASWB ACE/1.0 Cultural Competence; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mental Health Disorders, CE Broker #20-1119776; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services, Legal Ethical And Professional Development, Clinical Intake And Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 CC, C9; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
Course Type: Audio
CE Offered: ASWB ACE/1.0 Cultural Competence; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mental Health Disorders, CE Broker #20-1119776; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services, Counseling Services, Legal Ethical And Professional Development, Clinical Intake And Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 CC, C9; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify best practices for assessing for sex, sexuality, and gender.
- After this course, participants will be able to list 3 examples of presenting clinical problems for LGBT patients.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe ethical considerations for clinical practice with LGBT patients.
Course created on October 11, 2023
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Population Statistics |
| 10-15 Minutes | Sex vs. Sexuality vs. Gender |
| 15-20 Minutes | LGBT Terminology |
| 20-25 Minutes | Assessing and Authenticating |
| 25-30 Minutes | Minority Stress Theory |
| 30-35 Minutes | Presenting Clinical Concerns |
| 35-40 Minutes | Gender Dysphoria |
| 40-45 Minutes | Ethical Considerations: Informed Consent & Confidentiality |
| 45-55 Minutes | Ethical Considerations: Therapy |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
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Giselle Levin
PsyD
Giselle Levin, PsyD (they/she/he) is a licensed psychologist in the state of California specializing in transgender healthcare and sex therapy. Dr. Levin completed their doctorate at Pace University in New York, NY, and trained as a postdoctoral resident in LGBT mental health at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. They currently work as a transgender health psychologist at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, CA. Giselle’s clinical and research interests include transgender healthcare, sex therapy, multiple minority stress, and adapting evidence-based interventions for marginalized populations.
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