Description
Hermann Hesse once said, “You must unlearn the habit of being someone else or nothing at all, of imitating the voices of others and mistaking the faces of others for your own.” LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, allies, and others) adolescents uniquely experience discovering their identity against all odds. With the widening of awareness and interest in serving LGBTQIA+ adolescents, there is a need to equip providers with information on how to effectively and ethically engage this population. In addition, providers must acknowledge the resilience and nuanced barriers faced by LGBTQIA+ youth. Lastly, there is a need to recognize that each developmental stage comes with a new task and a new crucible moment that may simultaneously involve increased self-awareness and the consequences of self-disclosure. The latter presents a particularly unique set of challenges faced by adolescents who must routinely negotiate the spaces between self, family of origin, and the larger social context. This in-depth training will provide insights about the challenges of serving LGBTQIA+ adolescent populations, the importance of utilizing a strengths and resiliency framework, and the pivotal role that providers can play in providing equitable and ultimately life-saving care to LGBTQIA+ adolescents.
Instructor
Lee Westgate, MBA, MSW, LCSW-C is a board-approved clinical supervisor in the state of Maryland. He obtained his Master of Social Work at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Leadership and Management at the University of Baltimore. He currently serves as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. He has participated in a CSWE-sponsored National Trauma Task Force workgroup that focused on the intersection of ethics and trauma-informed practice. Additionally, he was awarded an immersion fellowship through Boston University to study addiction and behavioral health. Teaching is of central importance to Lee. As a faculty member in the University of Maryland School of Social Work’s graduate program he has received numerous teaching awards, including the Exemplary Faculty Member of the Year Award along with the Dean’s Teaching Award for several consecutive semesters.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
8:50 – 9:00 Log On/Registration
9:00 – 10:30
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:15
12:15 Questions and Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Provide an overview of the unique risks and challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ adolescents.
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Discuss these challenges within both trauma-informed care and minority stress frameworks.
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Highlight key ethical challenges related to the provision of care.
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Conceptualize and implement best practices for effective engagement through the provision of affirming care.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
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Avery, D. (2020). Nearly 1 in 10 transgender Americans use nonprescription hormones, study finds, NBC News. Retrieved from: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/nearly-1-10-transgender-americans-use-nonprescription-hormones-study-finds-n1247920
Delozier, A. M., Kamody, R. C., Rodgers, S., & Chen, D. (2020). Health Disparities in Transgender and Gender Expansive Adolescents: A Topical Review From a Minority Stress Framework. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 45(8), 842–847. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa040
FreeState Justice (2019). Needs Assessment Reveals Five Most-Pressing Issues Facing LGBTQ Marylanders. Retrieved from: https://freestate-justice.org/needs-assessment-reveals-five-most-pressing-issues-facing-lgbtq-marylanders/
Geist, C., Greenberg, K. B., Luikenaar, R. A. C., & Mihalopoulos, N. L. (2021). Pediatric Research and Health Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents and Young Adults: Improving (Biopsychosocial) Health Outcomes. Academic Pediatrics, 21(1), 32–42. https://doi-org.proxy-hs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1016/j.acap.2020.09.010
Oransky, M., Burke, E. Z., & Steever, J. (2019). An Interdisciplinary Model for Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Transgender Adolescents and Young Adults: The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center Approach. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 26(4), 603–616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2018.03.002
Promoting Health Equality and Nondiscrimination for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth. (2020). Journal of Adolescent Health, 66(6), 761–765. https://doi-org.proxy-hs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.03.016
Shipherd, J. C., Berke, D., & Livingston, N. A. (2019). Trauma Recovery in the Transgender and Gender Diverse Community: Extensions of the Minority Stress Model for Treatment Planning. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 26(4), 629–646. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2019.06.001
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $70 and includes CE credit. Registering after September 27, 2023 will incur an additional $20 late fee. Cancellations* must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
*ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.
