This training is intended for those who work with LGBT individuals, including professionals working in behavioral health, primary care, HIV care, public health, prevention, community-based organizations, education, and government agencies (local, state, and federal). This training includes an introduction to key terms and concepts (such as gender identity and sexual orientation), treatment considerations for clinical work, and how to address the specific needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Recall two (2) factors that might contribute to substance use among LGBT clients.
- Identify two (2) barriers to health screening and medical care for LGBT clients.
- Recognize two (2) health issues/behaviors for which LGBT clients have a higher risk.
- Identify two (2) strategies service providers can implement to create affirming environments for LGBT people.
- Specify one (1) treatment approach that has been shown effective with LGBT populations.
- Explain the concept of “cultural humility” and theorize one (1) way that it differs from “cultural competency.”
- Analyze two (2) strategies for creating culturally affirming interactions.