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Supporting Queer and Trans Clients in the Current Political Climate: Ethical Dilemmas and Interventions in Trying Times
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
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Course: #2623Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Treating queer and trans clients, once a standard element of mental health practice, has now become deeply political. Increasing anti-LGBT legislation and rhetoric, especially targeting transgender individuals, has resulted in an uptick in comorbid psychiatric problems in LGBT clients. This course guides mental health clinicians in understanding the impact of the current political climate on LGBT clients and their families, mitigating mental health impacts, and centering in ethical standards.

The Ethics of Wokeness in Mental Health Practice
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
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Course: #2547Level: Intermediate1 Hour
The term “woke” has evolved to hold different meanings and connotations for individuals and groups from various social, political, and professional contexts. This course uses the lens of professional values and ethics to delve into the meaning of wokeness, including how it aligns or contrasts with principles of social justice, cultural competence and humility, integrity, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and respect for the dignity and worth of all people. This course offers participants practical strategies for engaging professional colleagues, clients, and others in constructive conversations about their ethical responsibilities in light of the differing interpretations of wokeness.

Drug Culture and the Culture of Recovery
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2492Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course introduces the concepts of drug culture and recovery culture. Cultural norms, values, and attitudes in different drug cultures are defined. Broader cultural and societal factors are discussed as they relate to substance abuse, and the culture of recovery is explained in contrast to drug culture.

Special Considerations When Working with LGBTQ+ Identified People
Presented by Valerie Velarde, PsyD
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Course: #2449Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will provide a brief overview of major and unique topics to consider when working with LGBTQ+ People. A cursory overview of major themes will be detailed, including opportunities for assessment and treatment planning.

Principles and Practices in Culturally Competent Supervision
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
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Course: #2271Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Responsiveness to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues is especially important when working with students and clients who hold marginalized identities. Culturally competent clinical supervision encompasses awareness of systemic oppression in healthcare, attention to supervisor-supervisee dynamics through the lenses of power and privilege, and a critical analysis of the significance of race and culture in mental health practice. This course describes frameworks for multicultural supervision and provides supervisors with tools for maximizing cultural responsiveness.

Aging & Disability
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2382Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course provides an overview of trends in aging and disability in the United States. It discusses social and cultural factors that impact the well-being of older adults and people with disabilities, as well as opportunities to reduce health disparities, improve accessibility, and increase social connectedness.

Divorce as a Cultural Phenomenon
Presented by Julie Campbell, PhD, David Schel
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Course: #2384Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course offers a historical and cultural examination of divorce, acknowledging its normalized presence in society. It provides educators with tools to understand the legal, psychological, and socioeconomic aspects of divorce, helping them better support their student body, making it valuable for anyone working with children or adolescents.

Inclusive and Ethical Communication
Presented by Taeler Hammond, MA
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Course: #2335Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course explores the principles and practices of inclusive and ethical communication within the context of behavioral health, psychology, and social work. Participants learn to recognize and address diverse communication needs and ethical considerations when working with individuals and communities. The course emphasizes the importance of cultural competence, empathy, and ethical standards in fostering effective therapeutic relationships and promoting mental wellness.

American Society, Culture, and Mental Health
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2332Level: Introductory1 Hour
In this course, central paradigms of Western societies will be explored in relation to their impact on social, emotional, and mental health. The influence of Western culture on medical models is discussed, including its impact on shaping how mental illness is viewed and addressed in society.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for LGBT Clients
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
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Course: #2306Level: Advanced2.03 Hours
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based therapy that has been shown to significantly improve mental health outcomes. This advanced course describes the foundations of ACT and discusses presenting problems unique to LGBT individuals. The course presents adaptations of ACT techniques for LGBT individuals and demonstrate the use of those interventions via case studies.