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Indiana Counseling Association Presents The Conversations that Shape Us Conference: What You Wish Other Mental Health Counselors Understood

Words Matter: The Conversations That Shape Us, What You Wish Other Mental Health Counselors Understood

Lisa Wells, LMHC
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Define bias-free language and its clinical importance in the field of counseling.

  • Compare different types of bias-free language such as person-first language, identity-first language and recovery-oriented language.

  • Name three terms using bias free language.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop will teach attendees both the types and importance of bias-free language. They will be able to identify at least three terms using bias-free language.

Description

This presentation addresses the importance of the language used to describe individuals who have experienced marginalization within the United States for one reason or another. It will clarify terminology and offer plenty of examples of bias-free language, how it can be applied and most importantly why it should be applied. Ethical guidelines call counselors to be multiculturally competent and to recognize client’s culture, worth, dignity and uniqueness (American Counseling Association, 2014). This presentation is calling those in the mental health field to practice intentionality in the words they use when addressing their clients.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Lisa Wells, LMHC
Lisa Wells, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Indiana. Passionate about helping clients build self-worth and identity, she especially loves to work with individuals with borderline personality disorder, trauma, and intellectual and developmental disabilities along with their family members. Lisa serves as the Outpatient Clinical Director for NewDay in Indianapolis, Indiana. Prior to this role, Lisa served as Executive Director of Down Syndrome Indiana for 16 years. She is also the founder of CounselingMetrics.com. Lisa holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Huntington University as well as a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership and Design from the University of Indianapolis. She is also pursuing her doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision (CES) from Regent University. With over 20 years of experience in the field of human services, Lisa's dedication to her clients and her innovative approach make her a valuable resource in the field of mental health.