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.
Course created on February 14, 2024
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CE/CEU Offered: CE Broker/1.0 Cultural Diversity, Ethics, CE Broker #20-1176900; CE Hours/1.0; IACET/0.1; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify key terms, concepts, and empirical findings relevant to the understanding of LGBTQ+ people and their experiences.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify common issues often reported by LGBTQ+ people in psychotherapy.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify therapeutic challenges that may arise in psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ people.
Agenda
0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
5-25 Minutes | Key Terms and Concepts |
25-40 Minutes | Common Issues in Therapy |
40-55 Minutes | Addressing Challenges |
55-60 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
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Andrew Arriaga
PsyD
Andrew S. Arriaga, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow and psychologist candidate. He earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in counseling psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Arriaga completed his doctoral internship within Kaiser Permanente Colorado's Gender Health Department and is currently completing his post-doctoral fellowship with Denver DBT and Psychotherapy. As a clinician, Dr. Arriaga is motivated by a desire to provide culturally-congruent care to often underserved communities, with a notable focus on LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Through research and advocacy, Dr. Arriaga also seeks to better understand barriers to equitable healthcare within historically marginalized communities and to work collaboratively with professionals across disciplines to improve health outcomes for such populations. Dr. Arriaga currently lives in Denver, Colorado with his husband and two dogs.
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Financial disclosures: Andrew S. Arriaga, Ph.D., received an honorarium for presenting this course. Andrew Arriaga has published articles on sexual orientation and gender diversity.
Non-financial disclosures: Andrew S. Arriaga, Ph.D., has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by continued Psychology.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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CE Broker
Continued is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-29950. This course is offered for 1.0 hours. If you are a psychologist licensed in Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Wyoming, CE Broker may be of interest to you.
American Psychological Association
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