Description:

OPD Points: 10

In today’s diverse world, it’s imperative to offer competent and compassionate care for all clients, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. This online course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and sensitivity needed to create a safe, affirming and inclusive therapeutic space for LGBTQIA+ clients. You’ll explore topics such as the science and history behind LGBTQIA+ identities, coming out processes, dealing with trauma unique to LGTBQIA clients, working with bisexual and transgender clients, gender fluidity, intersectionality, and couples therapy with LGBTQIA+ couples. Join us to navigate these sensitive topics with confidence, enhance your cultural competence, and make a positive impact on the well-being of your clients. Register for our LGBTQIA-Affirmative Therapy course and take a significant step toward becoming a more inclusive and effective therapist.

Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:

Course Outline:   
  • Module 1 – LGBTQIA+ Definitions and Problematic Terms – 30 minutes [Video, audio and transcript]
  • Module 2 – The Science and History of Sexual Orientation – 24 minutes [Video, audio and transcript]
  • Module 3 – The Developmental Stages of Coming Out – 36 minutes [Video, audio and transcript]
  • Module 4 – The Experience of Growing Up LGBTQIA+ in a Straight World – 25 minutes [Video, audio and transcript]
  • Module 5 – Trauma and the LGBTQIA+ Experience – 45 minutes [Video, audio and transcript]
  • Module 6 – Working with Bisexual Clients – 31 minutes [Video, audio and transcript]
  • Module 7 – Gender Fluidity – 32 minutes [Video, audio and transcript]
  • Module 8 – Working with Transgender Clients – 35 minutes [Video, audio and transcript]
  • Module 9 – Couples Therapy with LGBTQIA+ Clients – 33 minutes [Video, audio and transcript]
  • Module 10 – Conclusion – 9 minutes [Video, audio and transcript]
  Included bonuses:  
  • Bonus 1 – Lesbian Relationships with Dr. Michele Omara – 50 minutes [Video, audio and transcript]
  • Bonus 2 – Affirmative Therapy with Transgender and Gender Expansive Clients with Tavi Hawn – 48 minutes [Video, audio and transcript]
  •  Handouts [PDF]
  • Resource List [PDF]
  • Recommended Reading List [PDF]
  • Checklist: Do you have an LGBTQIA-Affirmative Practice?
  An assessment (online quiz) must be completed successfully by each student in the Online Learning Centre to receive a certificate of completion for 6.5 hours of professional development.  

Presenter / Provider:

Clinton Power

Presenter Qualifications:

Clinton Power is an online clinical relationship counselor and Gestalt therapist who has worked with LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples for over 20 years. Clinton is passionate about working with same-sex relationships and has helped countless LGBTQIA+ couples create loving and satisfying relationships.

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Registration Instructions:

Registration for this course is only available until 1 January 2024, by clicking the link below: https://theaca–mbti.thrivecart.com/lgbtia-course-usd/608b296c8da46/ At the completion of the course, you will need to successfully complete a short quiz to receive your certificate for 6 OPD hours.

Cost:

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