Special Considerations When Working with LGBTQ+ Identified People
Course: #2449Level: Introductory 1 Hour 12 Reviews
This course will provide a brief overview of major and unique topics to consider when working with LGBTQ+ People. A cursory overview of major themes will be detailed, including opportunities for assessment and treatment planning.
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Course Type: Video, Audio
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify unique considerations when treating LGBTQ+ people.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain how LGBTQ+ identity impacts a person's mental and behavioral health.
- After this course, participants will be able to predict dominant themes and treatment interventions for LGBTQ+ people.
Course created on November 8, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Description of LGBTQ+ community, including definitions |
| 15-25 Minutes | LGBTQ+ community and body image |
| 25-35 Minutes | LGBTQ+ community and dating |
| 35-45 Minutes | LGBTQ+ community and shame |
| 45-55 Minutes | Therapeutic stance |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
Reviews
12 ReviewsPresented By
Valerie Velarde
PsyD
Dr. Valerie Velarde (pronouns they/she) is a postdoctoral fellow at Freelife Behavioral Health in Chicago, IL. Born and raised in Salt Lake, Utah, Valerie graduated magna cum laude from the University of Utah in 2014, where they spent much of their time providing cultural sensitivity education throughout Salt Lake County. From there, Valerie obtained a graduate certificate in LGBT Health Policy and Practice from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., before attending The Wright Institute’s Psy.D. program in Berkeley, California. Valerie dedicated their academic and practicum experiences to antiracism efforts on campus and working with societally disadvantaged groups, including those who are housing vulnerable, incarcerated, and living with serious mental illness.
Dr. Velarde graduated in 2023 and now enjoys providing psychotherapy to LGBTQ+ individuals and couples seeking greater life satisfaction and meaning. Valerie also teaches undergraduate psychology courses at Roosevelt University and, in her free time, loves to read or listen to podcasts and spend time with her cats.
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Financial disclosures: Dr. Valerie Velarde, PsyD received an honorarium for presenting this course.
Non-financial disclosures: Dr. Valerie Velarde has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
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