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Working with LGBTQ+ Clients 101

Jordan Westcott, PhD, NCC
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Description

LGBTQ+ individuals experience health disparities related to substance use disorders and mental health conditions, but not all mental health providers understand the unique needs of LGBTQ+ clients. In this session, you will learn about relevant statistics related to mental health and substance use disorders affecting LGBTQ+ adolescents, adults, and their families, as well as what factors contribute to these experiences. You will also learn about LGBTQ+ terminology, basic skills for integrating LGBTQ+-affirming care into your practice, and specific strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ clients and their families.

Educational Goal

Attendees will be able to describe risk and protective factors for LGBTQ+ adolescents, adults, and their families for mental health conditions and substance use disorders as well as integrate LGBTQ-affirming care strategies into practice

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Describe one or more risk and protective factors for LGBTQ+ adolescents, adults, and their families for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

  • Utilize one or more strategies to integrate LGBTQ+-affirming care in their clinical practice.

  • Utilize one or more strategies to support LGBTQ+ adolescents, adults, and/or their families in their cultural context.

Target Audience

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

Presenters

Jordan Westcott, PhD, NCC
Jordan Westcott, PhD, NCC is an Assistant Professor in Counselor Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research, service, and previous practice focuses on advancing mental health equity for LGBTQ+ persons across the lifespan. She has published 19 peer-reviewed articles and participated in or led more than 40 peer-reviewed conferences at international, national, regional, and state levels. She has a long history of leadership and advocacy in the mental health profession, resulting in leading national committees, winning awards at the national level, and serving LGBTQ+ and counseling organizations in other capacities.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Sandstone Care