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Working with Latino Immigrants: Non-Traditional Therapeutic Strategies
Presented by Sherrie Segovia, PsyD
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Course: #1853Level: Intermediate1 Hour
There are many cultural norms, and socio-political and economic barriers that influence the ability of Latino Immigrants to access therapeutic services. This course reviews various cultural beliefs and social barriers and offers effective, non-traditional therapeutic strategies for working with vulnerable Latino immigrants.

Working with Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth: Navigating the Current Political Climate, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Ethical Considerations
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
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Course: #1856Level: Intermediate2 Hours
With increased anti-trans legislation directed toward transgender and gender-diverse youth, it is especially imperative that mental health providers support this vulnerable population. This course describes current research on transgender and gender-diverse youth and describes WPATH standards for gender-affirming care of youth. The course provides clinical guidelines with an emphasis on helping transgender and gender-diverse youth manage stressors associated with the current political climate. Last, the course investigates ethical considerations when working with trans and gender-diverse youth.

Operationalizing Cultural Responsiveness in the Clinical Setting
Presented by Stephanie Carnes, PhD, MSW, LCSW, LL.M
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Course: #1713Level: Intermediate1.05 Hours
Clinicians often experience societal dynamics, cultural values, power, and privilege differently from the populations they serve. Providing culturally responsive and affirming care is a guiding ethical commitment of the profession. This workshop explores the construct of culturally responsive care and will allow clinicians to operationalize values of cultural responsiveness in their own clinical settings.

Culturally Competent Sexual Health Assessment: Best Practices and Ethical Guidelines
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
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Course: #1691Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course provides mental health providers with guidelines and ethical considerations for confidently addressing sexual health assessments and counseling patients on safe sexual practices. It covers the 7 P's of sexual health assessment, cultural competency for diverse populations, and practical strategies for promoting sexual health practices and managing sexually transmitted infections.

Understanding the Needs of Immigrant Students
Presented by Stephanie Carnes, PhD, MSW, LCSW, LL.M
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Course: #1694Level: Intermediate1.1 Hours
U.S. public schools are experiencing unprecedented diversity, marked by a notable increase in Spanish-speaking immigrant students. Despite their unique cultural contributions, these students face systemic challenges impacting their well-being and academic success; this course is designed to familiarize participants with their experiences and equip them with strategies to enhance the educational environment for this demographic.

Gender Affirming Surgery for Adults: Conducting Readiness Evaluations
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
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Course: #1610Level: Advanced2 Hours
This course discusses diagnostic considerations for gender dysphoria and teaches compliance with the World Professional Association for Transgender Healthcare (WPATH) Standards of Care guidelines and the use of the Informed Consent Model for surgical readiness evaluations for adults. It includes comprehensive information on gender-affirming surgeries and provides clinical practice guidelines for evaluating individuals with comorbid psychiatric conditions. Guidelines for gender affirming letter writing are also covered. The goals are increasing clinician competency in utilizing evidence-based gender-affirming treatments for reducing gender dysphoria in transgender and gender diverse adults.

Racism and Mental Health
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #1587Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course reviews disparities in mental health outcomes by race, focusing on race as a social construction and a social determinant of health. Research is presented on the impact of racism on mental health, occurring at interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels. Clinical and policy-level recommendations are discussed that have the potential to address the detrimental effects of discrimination on mental health.

Providing Behavioral Health Treatment to LGBTQ+ Populations: Introductory Ethical and Clinical Considerations
Presented by Andrew Arriaga, PsyD
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Course: #1592Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will provide introductory information on key terms, concepts, and empirical findings that will aid in providing effective psychotherapy and behavioral health treatment to LGBTQ+ clients across the lifespan. It will also address unique clinical considerations and potential challenges associated with serving LGBTQ+ communities in behavioral health and psychotherapy settings.

Ethics and Implicit Bias in Health Care: Exploring the Process of Acknowledging, Accepting, and Addressing Implicit Bias
Presented by Susan Holmes-Walker, PhD, RN
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Course: #1589Level: Introductory1 Hour
Behavior health professionals are not immune from implicit bias. This course aims to support medical and behavioral health providers in acknowledging these biases exist, accepting that they can negatively impact/influence care, and addressing the root causes to prevent them from leading to unempathetic care to the people we provide care. It additionally explores ethical considerations for implicit bias.

Infidelity with Latinos: Transgression or Regression
Presented by Sherrie Segovia, PsyD
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Course: #1728Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course addresses the enduring concern of infidelity in couples and families throughout history, with a particular focus on its clinical implications in working with Latinos. It emphasizes the cultural context of assessment and interventions, exploring both traditional and non-traditional approaches, while also delving into challenges such as countertransference, efficacy, and self-care for mental health professionals.