S25-908 Research-Informed Strategies for Dismantling Homophobia and Transphobia in Clinical Social Work (Virtual)
Total Credits: 2 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practices CEs
- Bundle(s):
- Spring 2025 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice Workshops | Spring 2025 DC Public Health Priorities Requirement
- Categories:
- 700 Professional Growth & Development | 900 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice | DC Public Health Priorities
- Instructor:
- Emma Kupferman, LICSW, LCSW-C, CPT, CST
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Target Audience:
- Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Description
The NASW Code of Ethics section 1.05, Cultural Competence, of the Ethical Responsibilities to Clients, requires social workers to
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“…demonstrate knowledge that guides practice with clients of various cultures and be able to demonstrate skills in the provision of culturally informed services that empower marginalized individuals and groups.”
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“…take action against oppression, racism, discrimination, and inequities, and acknowledge personal privilege.”
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“…demonstrate awareness and cultural humility by engaging in critical self-reflection (understanding their own bias and engaging in self-correction)…”
This training will provide participants with a nuanced understanding of homophobia and transphobia. It will also offer an opportunity for participants to critically reflect on their own bias towards the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Included in this training is a tool to audit one’s own practice to ensure a more equitable, knowledgeable, and competent social work practice.
This workshop is in accordance and in compliance with the NASW standards with a focus on the principles of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence; and the standard of responsibilities to clients, to colleagues, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work profession, and to the broader society.
Maryland: This workshop is in compliance with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.03.06.A(5). This workshop meets the requirement for Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (COMAR 10.42.06.03.A.(1)(d)) with a focus on implicit bias, social justice, and cultural humility.
District of Columbia: This workshop is in compliance with the District of Columbia Board of Social Work 17-70-7008.4.
- This meets the continuing education requirement for DC Public Health Priorities in the following topic: 10. Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and healthcare.
- Alternatively, this workshop also meets the LGBTQ+ requirement.
- You cannot use this workshop to satisfy both requirements.
Instructor
Emma Kupferman, LICSW, LCSW-C, CPT, CST Related Seminars and Products
Emma Kupferman, LICSW, LCSW-C, CPT, CST (she/her), earned her MSW from Howard University in 2004. Her early career focused on trauma recovery for survivors of domestic violence and sexual trauma, including serving as the clinical supervisor for Rape Abuse Incest National Network’s (RAINN) hotline for military survivors and as the clinical director of District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH), the largest provider of housing for survivors in the District of Columbia. She has presented and trained locally, nationally, and internationally, including at the 3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters at The Hauge; the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists 49th Annual Conference; and the 5th International Conference on Sexuality and Social Work. She teaches as an adjunct faculty at University of Maryland School of Social Work.
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, she specializes in trauma-informed care with survivors; sexual trauma; somatic experiencing; harm reduction; treatment for sexual dysfunction; ethical non-monogamy; body image; and providing care for LGBTQIA2S, kink, and BDSM communities; as well as in cultural humility, anti-oppressive, and anti-white supremacy practices. She also provides ketamine-assisted therapy and is passionate about creating psychedelic-assisted sex therapy modalities. She values supporting all clients in creating the intimate lives they most want. Her work and personal values are grounded in the beliefs that healing our sexual selves is liberation work and that, in order to get free, we must acknowledge and address the lived experiences of existing under structural oppression, white supremacy, heteronormativity, and patriarchy.
Emma loves dark Norwegian murder mysteries, puzzles, baking focaccia, napping, her stupendous friends and family, and Spa World. She thrives personally and professionally when operating in accordance with her core values of liberation, community, and compassion.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm Log on
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Definitions and language
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Understanding systematic oppression of LGBTQIA2S
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Evaluating personal knowledge & bias
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Practice audit
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Resources
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Questions
4:00 pm Adjournment
Please note there is no break during this workshop.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Identify three specific areas in participants’ practice that they can address to increase their competency with the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
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Define homophobia and transphobia with nuance and understand the impact of systematic oppression on this community.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Byers, D. S., McInroy, L. B., Craig, S. L., Slates, S., & Kattari, S. K. (2020). Naming and addressing homophobic and transphobic microaggressions in social work classrooms. Journal of social work education, 56(3), 484-495.
National Association of Social Workers. (2021). National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
O’Leary, P., & Tsui, M. S. (2023). Disrupting social work ethics. International Social Work, 66(3), 633-635.
Westwood, S. (2022). Can religious social workers practice affirmatively with LGBTQ service recipients? An exploration within the regulatory context. Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 44(2), 205-225.
Witt, H., & Medina-Martinez, K. (2022). Transgender rights & the urgent need for social work advocacy. Social Work in Public Health, 37(1), 28-32.
Course Completion & CE Information
Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement
The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 2 Category I Continuing Education Units for anti-oppressive social work practices. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education.
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Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Evaluation
Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.
After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $50, which includes CE credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop.
For more information, please read the general policies on our website.
Live Interactive Webinar Platforms
LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS
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- Internet Browser: Google Chrome; Firefox 10.0 or higher.
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Course Interaction Requirements:
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Code of Conduct
The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.
Expectations for Participant Engagement:
In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and the University of Maryland Baltimore Code of Conduct, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.
All participants in the training program are expected to:
- Engage actively in the learning process and show respect for the opinions and contributions of others.
- Demonstrate professionalism in both attitude and behavior, maintaining respect for instructors, peers, and the training environment.
- Maintain open communication by expressing concerns or disagreements constructively and respectfully.
- Follow the guidelines and expectations provided by instructors and facilitators.
- Support a collaborative learning environment where all participants feel valued and safe to contribute.
Instructors and CPE staff reserve the right to dismiss participants who do not adhere to ethical/professional principles and standards. If removed, CEs will be adjusted to reflect the time attended, unless otherwise specified.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.