Beyond Tolerance: Developing Cultural Competency with LGBTQIA Clients and Family Systems
This introductory to advanced course will equip clinicians with clinical and sociological understanding of the lived experience of LGBTQIA communities and family systems; and the crisis in health disparities and mental health services for this minority. Models of identity development and affirmative therapy for queer couples and families will be utilized as well as best practices for affirmative therapy with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender clients, couples, and family systems. Common countertransference and transference concerns will also be addressed. This course will challenge clinicians to examine their personal and professional frameworks related to gender, sexuality, and the intersections of race, religion, and power; in order to enhance their knowledge and skills when working with LGBTQIA populations and family members of. Participants will gain knowledge of the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes associated with culturally competent services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer adults, teens, couples and family systems.
Speaking Out Topics Include
Comprehensive introduction to Cultural Competency with LGBTQIA Family Systems
Families in Transition: Clinical Issues and Interventions
Gender Identity 101 and Beyond
Affirmative Therapy with Transgender Clients
Cultural Complexities in Identity Development and integration for LGBTQIA Clients
Mental Health & Minority Stress
Transference & Countertransference Challenges
Spiritual Trauma and Integration
Contact Lisa for specialized training for your agency or institution.
Past Presentations I have given include:
Gender Spectrum
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy Association
Pepperdine University
Cal State Fullerton Student Services
Hoag Community Clinic
Chapman University Clinical Training
Seventh Day Adventist Kinship Meeting
American Family Therapy Academy
OC Chapter of CAMFT
LA Chapter of CAMFT
CAMFT State Conference
CSP of Orange County
