The Power of Words: Building Inclusive Spaces Through Language
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Explain the range and nuances of 2SLGBTQIA+ terminology.
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Illustrate the importance of terminology in affirming identities & and providing respectful care.
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Identify appropriate and inappropriate 2SLGBTQIA+ terminology.
Description
This presentation aims to equip counselors with a comprehensive understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ terminology, which creates a more inclusive and supportive environment for diverse clients. The session will cover the meaning and significance of each letter in the acronym and other terminology that is relevant to the community. Participants will explore key concepts such as gender identity, sexual orientation, and expression, while also learning about emerging terms and their cultural contexts. The presentation will emphasize the fluidity and evolving nature of language within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, encouraging counselors to approach terminology with sensitivity and openness.
Presenters
Dr. Kelsey Ward, LPCC-S (OH), NCC, CCMHC currently serves as Clinical Faculty at Adams State University, and also works clinically in Central Ohio, working with adolescents and adults who identify as LGBTGEQIAP+. Dr. Ward has clinical and research interests in gender-affirming care, neurodiversity, and clinical supervision. They have presented on LGBTGEQIAP+ issues in counseling at local, state, regional, and national conferences. They are also involved in their state’s SAIGE chapter in the technology and regional representative roles.
Mariah Payne is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Heidelberg University. Mariah currently works in private practice and provides therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and families, with a specialization in affirming care for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and ethical/consensual non-monogamous relationships. They have completed comprehensive training on writing letters of referral for gender-affirming medical care. They are passionate about advocacy efforts for minority communities and intersectionality. She is honored to provide education on House Bill 68 as a trainer through the National Association of Social Workers, Ohio Chapter, and their Navigate New Laws Training. Mariah has previously served as a North Cenral Ohio Representattive for the Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities in Ohio (SAIGEO) and the Government Relations Committee Liason from 2023-2024.
Financially Sponsored By
- SAIGE