Working with LGBTQ Clients in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

Description:

In this training, participants will learn about LGBTQ identities, discuss why forces like homophobia and transphobia exist, and think about how other forms of oppression, like racism, sexism, and ableism impact LGBTQ people. This training spends dedicated time focusing on transgender identities, and finishes with better practices around working with LGBTQ people in substance abuse programs. This training also contains speakers who will share their lived experiences as LGBTQ people accessing social services. 

Objectives:  

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the differences an nuances between gender identity, biological sex, and gender expression.
• Identify the components of sexual orientation.
• Describe how racism, sexism and ableism impact LGBTQ people.
• Learn how to respectfully ask people's gender pronouns.
• List three better practices around working with LGBTQ people who are accessing services.
• Understand the connection between trauma and oppression in mental health and substance abuse.
• Identify theories of why mental illness occur at higher rate in the LGBTQ community.