Over 20 million in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+ (The Human Rights Campaign, 2021). Among this community, many face criticism and hardships throughout their life, including in the aspects of marriage and starting a family. In this presentation, presenters will discuss the diverse experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ families. In doing so, attendees will gain insight into evidenced-based treatments and modalities to effectively support members of this community. Additionally, this presentation encourages advocacy for LGBTQ+ families by building awareness and competencies among mental health professionals.

Presenters: Brandi Sawyer, Andrew Southerland, Jamey Hix, Dakota Pendergraft
January 26, 2024
10:00 AM- 12:00 pM
2 CE Hours

In this presentation, attendees will explore ethics related to specific working areas with individuals who identify or align with the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Working with LGBTQIA2S+ clients and their families requires practitioners to know multiple ethical codes, legal considerations, and cultural competency standards. Practitioners address issues pertinent to clients, such as homophobia, transphobia, discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation, religious and spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, self-acceptance, and safety. This presentation will cover applicable codes and cultural competence standards, definitions of gender, gender identity, sex, sexuality, affirmative language use, confidentiality, boundaries, and best practices in ethical decision-making.

Presenter: Erik Jett
January 26, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2 CE Ethics hours

Free for PWCA Members
$50 for non-members which includes membership 
$25 for student non-members which includes membership