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Adapting Evidence-Based Practices for Transgender Patients: Current Literature, Ethical Considerations, and Future Directions
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2286Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
This course highlights the need for an increasing focus on evidence-based practices (EBPs) in psychological treatment, emphasizing their effectiveness and empirical basis. It also addresses the need to adapt EBPs for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) patients to ensure ethical and effective care, identifying adapted EBPs and their application to common issues faced by TGD individuals.

Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Human Trafficking: Use of Motivational Interviewing to Move Beyond Engagement
Presented by Cheryl Pooler, DSW, LCSW
VideoAudio
Course: #1975Level: Intermediate1.08 Hours
Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based clinical approach focusing on change. This webinar explores the use of MI with homeless/foster youth who have been trafficked and how to move beyond engagement effectively. This course is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 of this series is course #1758.

Fundamentals and Ethical Considerations of Clinical Practice with LGBT Populations: Assessment and Therapy Guidelines
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2004Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

Trauma-informed practice with LGBTQ+ Youth in the Child Welfare System: Strategies for Intervening
Presented by Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #1812Level: Intermediate1.03 Hours
Trauma-informed approaches to working with LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system are essential. This webinar explores trauma-informed strategies and interventions for addressing substance use and addiction and survival adaptation. In addition, specific attention is given to examining the impact of family rejection and how to help youth to embrace their authentic selves.

Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Human Trafficking: Use of Motivational Interviewing as a Technique for Engagement
Presented by Cheryl Pooler, DSW, LCSW
VideoAudio
Course: #1758Level: Intermediate1.03 Hours
Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidenced based clinical approach that focuses on change. This webinar explores the use of MI with homeless/foster youth who have been trafficked.

Introduction to Trauma-informed Practice with LGBTQ+ Youth in the Child Welfare System
Presented by Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #1753Level: Introductory1.02 Hours
This webinar is the first in a series of webinars that address working with LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system. This webinar focuses on understanding pathways into care and the challenges associated with the safety of LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system. In addition, an introduction to implementing trauma-informed child-welfare practices.

Part II: Providing Trauma-Informed Care for Survivors of Human Trafficking
Presented by Hannah Halbreich, MSW, LICSW
VideoAudio
Course: #1415Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
This course is part 2 of a 2 part series. This course discusses how to implement trauma-informed care with survivors of human trafficking. Participants will learn about the psychological and health implications of human trafficking and trauma. Through case scenarios and discussions, participants will learn skills for responding to and assisting victims in need of support and services.

Part I: Providing Trauma-Informed Care for Survivors of Human Trafficking
Presented by Hannah Halbreich, MSW, LICSW
VideoAudio
Course: #1414Level: Introductory1.03 Hours
This course is part 1 of a 2 part series. The course provides an introduction to human trafficking for social workers. Participants will learn important terminology, the different types of human trafficking, as well as the scope of the problem globally and within the United States. The workshop also focuses on how to recognize the signs and risk factors of human trafficking, and the barriers individuals face in reaching out for and accessing services.

Building Strong Safety Nets for Homeless Youth: Developing a Community Response to Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Presented by Cheryl Pooler, DSW, LCSW, Susan Peters
VideoAudio
Course: #1388Level: Intermediate1.25 Hours
This webinar explores definitions of homeless youth and typologies. In addition, the webinar focuses on recognizing human trafficking among homeless youth and how to develop an effective and efficient community response to youth experiencing homelessness.

An Introduction to Health Equity for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) People
Presented by Alex Keuroghlian, MD, MPH, Mason Dunn, JD
VideoAudio
Course: #1161Level: Introductory2 Hours
Learn about LGBTQIA+ health disparities, demographics, and terminology, as well as key strategies for bringing high-quality care to LGBTQIA+ people at health centers and other health care organizations. Learn about inclusive and effective communication with LGBTQIA+ patients.