SPECIAL POPULATIONS RECORDED WEBINARS
LGBTQ People and Aging
Presented by Jess Homan, LISW-S
1 CE- Meets ethics requirements
LGBTQ older adults are often an overlooked vulnerable population. This training aims to take a deeper look at understanding generational differences in the LGBTQ community, to explore barriers to care that are specific to LGBTQ older adults, and to understand how family structure and lack of support can impact health over time.
Healing 101: Mental Health and the Indigenous Community
Presented by Kurstie Bevelhymer-Rangel, LSW
3 CEs- Meets Ethics Requirements
This webinar will aim to provide education on the history, intersectionality, and best practices of working with Indigenous people, communities, and tribes. The populations covered will extend beyond the federally recognized tribes of what is now known as the United States and will also cover the First Nations of Canada, Inuit, Métis, as well as Indigenous tribes of Mexico. This training will serve as a brief introduction to working with Indigenous communities, confronting the barriers to healthcare, mental healthcare, and provide resources for advocacy on behalf of these communities.
Native/Indigenous people have been colonized since the formation of what is now considered The United States of America. Due to forced cultural assimilation, many Native/Indigenous communities lost their identities and are victims to political, economic, and cultural structures prominent in the US that contribute to a rise in health-related problems, including mental health illnesses. To combat this, it is imperative to address the inequality and discrimination faced by Native/Indigenous people as this has been shown to be more effective than the standardized societal focus and emphasis on medication and traditional western therapy.
Queer Indigenous Communities: An introduction
Presented By Kurstie Bevelhymer-Rangel, LSW
1 CE- Meets Ethics Requirements
This training will aim to provide education on Indigenous Queer identities within the tribes native to what is now known as the United States. It will cover a brief history of how Indigenous people, communities, and tribes view LGB+, Trans, and Two-Spirit (2S) folx. This training will also provide a brief introduction for best practices when working with Queer Indigenous folx.
Native/Indigenous people have been colonized since the formation of what is now considered The United States of America. Due to forced cultural assimilation, many Native/Indigenous communities lost their identities and are victims to political, economic, and cultural structures prominent in the US that contribute to a rise in health-related problems, including mental health illnesses. To combat this, it is imperative to address the inequality and discrimination faced by Native/Indigenous people as this has been shown to be more effective than the standardized societal focus and emphasis on medication and traditional western therapy.
Asexuality 101: The Basics of the Ace Community
Presented by Dorian Rhea Debussy, Ph.D.
1 CE- Meets Ethics Requirements
In this webinar, attendees will learn about the fundamentals of the asexual (“ace”) community. More specifically, this session will begin with a review of basic terminology in the ace community, including identities under the broader umbrella term of “asexual.” The session will continue with a review of common misconceptions that allosexual (i.e. non-ace) people have about the asexual community, and information to clarify these misconceptions will also be shared. And finally, the session will conclude with an interactive question and answer session, where attendees can learn more about topics related to both asexuality and ace inclusion
A Therapist’s 101: HIV/AIDS
Presented by Elijah Johnson, LISW
1 CE- Meets Ethics Requirements
This webinar will provide an introduction to HIV/AIDS, and how to support, empower and offer resources to those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. It will present specific information surrounding: vocabulary, what to expect upon diagnosis, treatment, prevention, stigma, the legal landscape at this time, and resources for clients. This webinar is presented In honor of World AIDS Day.
Serving LGBTQ+ Veterans
Presented Jess Homan, LISW-S
1 CE- Meets Ethics Requirements
LGBTQ+ Veterans and active members of the military have been discriminated against since the military's inception. This presentation reviews how policies, culture, and intersectional identities impact the mental and physical health of LGBTQ+ veterans.
Poly 101: An Introduction to Consensual Non-Monogamy
Presented by Kira Hayes, MFT
3 CEs- Meets Ethics Requirements
This training will introduce mental health professionals to the basic types and structures of Consensual Non-Monogamous (CNM) relationships and increase awareness of common vocabulary use, individual and relational challenges, and minority stressors. Other various clinical issues related to CNM, such as creating relationship agreements, navigating conflict, ways to develop and maintain healthy ethical relationships, and more will be outlined. As a 101 level training, this is by no means all inclusive, and is designed as an introduction to this topic to assist clinicians in identifying areas where they may need further training to provide a knowledgeable and affirming space for CNM clients.
Clinical Work with Kinky Clients
Presented by Meg Jeske, LPC and Heather Sexton, LPC
2 CEs- Meets Ethics Requirements
Through this webinar, participants will learn about how to effectively work with clients who engage in BDSM or kink. Participants will discover ways to expand the exploration clients are already doing around power exchange, sexuality, and communication in their kinky lives in their therapy work. Attendees will also gain basic familiarity with BDSM and kink in order to meet clients where they’re at.
Culturally Sensitive Strategies for Counseling Asian American and Pacific Islander Clients
Presented by Stacey Diane Arañez Litam, PhD., LPCC-S, NCC, CCMHC
2 CEs- Meets Ethics Requirements
This webinar provides a brief historical overview of anti-Asian discrimination to help mental health professionals contextualize how xenophobic rhetoric may contribute to racial trauma and psychological distress. Next, clinical implications for counseling Asian and AAPI clients will be outlined. Finally, attendees will learn culturally relevant, trauma informed strategies for cultivating ethnic identity, enhancing resilience, and promoting psychological wellbeing among Asian and AAPI communities.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of racial discrimination towards Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have substantially increased. Anti-Asian rhetoric touted by political leaders and media outlets that refer to COVID-19 as the “Chinese virus” echo historical sentiments of anti-Asian oppression and may contribute to higher rates of mental health distress in Asian and AAPI communities.
Codependency in the Queer Community: Beyond Addiction and Care-giving
Presented by Alexis Rae Burrow, LPCC-S
1.5 CEs- Meets Ethics Requirements
In this webinar, we will start a conversation about what codependency looks like specifically both the behaviors and the causes. There will be discussion regarding how and when to broach the topic of codependency with clients. We will specifically address shame, parenting techniques, social messaging and relationship patterns that contribute to what we term codependency. There will be emphasis on how codependency shows up in queer identified individuals and thier relationship while also acknowledging the lack of information for this population. This webinar will also explore different interventions that can be used with clients to address their codependent behaviors, increase self-esteem and develop meaningful connection with others
Consensual Non-Monogamy: An Introduction
Presented by Dr. Kelsey Scanlan, PhD, LPCC-S
1 CE- Meets Ethics Requirements
More and more people are exploring and being open about their consensual non-monogamy (CNM) experiences. But what is it? How can we show up for our clients when they share these relationship dynamics? Learn some basics about CNM, like polyamory, and learn ways to engage in counseling from practical and ethical standpoints.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Supervisees
Presented by Dr. Kelsey Scanlan, PhD, LPCC-S
3 CE- Meets Ethics Requirements
This presentation will review the unique needs of LGBTQ+ supervisees and how supervisors can best support them. Participants will explore the ACA and NASW ethical codes as they relate to LGBTQ+ individuals and supervision. Participants will also learn about several theories that can be used for supervision effectively with LGBTQ+ supervisees. This presentation will have a discussion surrounding case studies.
Diverse Populations and Ethical Considerations
Presented by Kelsey Scanlan, PhD, LPCC-S, CCMHC and Adrianne Johnson, PhD, LPCC-S
2.5 CEs
This presentation will explore a variety of multicultural intersections and how to ethically engage in therapy practices while maintaining cultural humility. It will also provide learners with a wide array of resources for each intersection discussed. While this presentation cannot possibly cover every intersection counselors and social workers may encounter, the presenters will assist learners in applying ethical standards to care, no matter the intersection.