Signaling Safety for Lgbtq Clients: Ethics, Suicide Prevention and Cultural Competency
Signaling Safety for Lgbtq Clients: Ethics, Suicide Prevention and Cultural Competency is organized by CE You LLC.
Description:
LGBTQ individuals are at an elevated risk of experiencing suicidality and suicide, and there is a need for treatment modalities that can address the unique needs of this community when providing treatment. We know that culturally competent care is one of the most important protective factors for members of the LGBTQ community.
This course will help attendees gain competency and awareness of the community and unique elements for providing care. It will provide updated information on recent research regarding the issues and evidence based care, as well as how standard practices can be modified to meet the unique needs of this population. It will also provide necessary ethical information about confidentiality and mandated reporting when working with Suicidality and the LGBTQ community.
Learning Objectives:
• Participants will increase knowledge and experience necessary for LGBTQ culturally competent care and suicide prevention
• Participants will increase knowledge through data and reasearch regarding LGBTQ suicide rates, causes and treatment
• Participants will learn about best practice and particular need for confidentiality with LGBTQ clients and Suicide Prevention
Course Level: advanced:
Level of Clinician: intermediate
• New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
• Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
• Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
• Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.