Intersectional Resilience:: Navigating Substance Use, Recovery, and Mental Health for Sexual and Gender Minority Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
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Recorded
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify 3 key intersectional factors influencing the quality of life, mental health, and substance use experiences of sexual and gender minority persons living with HIV and psychiatric disabilities.
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State 2 strategies for implementing culturally competent and affirming interventions to support substance use recovery and mental health well-being in this population.
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Explain 2 collaborative approaches for fostering interdisciplinary care teams that address the unique needs of sexual and gender minority individuals at the intersection of HIV, psychiatric disabilities, and substance use concerns.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to enhance participants’ understanding of the intersectionality of HIV, psychiatric disabilities, and substance use among sexual and gender minority individuals, fostering a holistic approach to care that prioritizes resilience and inclusivity.
Description
In the effort to end the HIV epidemic by 2030, sexual and gender minority persons living with HIV and facing substance use concerns confront unique obstacles (Liboro et al., 2020). Despite prolonged lifespans from antiretrovirals, many report persistent psychological distress, increased substance use (CDC, 2022), and diminished quality of life (Dyar et al., 2019). Despite these challenges, hope prevails for resilience within this community. This webinar addresses the experiences of SGM persons living with HIV and those in recovery, emphasizing strengths-based interventions and intersectionality. Through an intersectional resilience lens, participants explore strategies for providing inclusive, affirming counseling care.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Jamian S. Coleman, Ph.D., LPC, CRC, NCC, is an assistant professor of Counselor Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. With a background as a professional and rehabilitation counselor, Dr. Coleman has dedicated his work to supporting persons living with HIV/AIDS, psychiatric disabilities, and substance use and recovery concerns in community health settings. His research and scholarship primarily focus on skill development in counselor training, substance use disorders and dual diagnosis, and managing chronic illnesses with culturally diverse populations. Dr. Coleman utilizes experimental designs to explore and understand factors influencing client care and treatment intervention in counseling.
Financially Sponsored By
- SAIGE