Heart of Texas Counseling Association Presents - The A in LGBTQIA+, More than Just an Ally, but an Advocate
9/27/2024 - 9/27/20249:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Location: Crestview Church of Christ , 7129 Delhi Rd, Waco, TX 76712
Registration ends on 9/25/2024
Event Description
Join us on Friday September 27, 2024 from 8:45am - 12pm
IN PERSON
Cost
Free for HTCA Members. $50 for Non-Members (this includes dues)
Program Information:
The A in LGBTQIA+, More than Just an Ally, but an Advocate 3 CE
Affirming care significantly increases outcomes around mental health for LGBTQIA+ youth (Riggle, et al., 2014; Tordoff et al., 2022). LGBTQIA+ youth are facing state laws that ultimately increase risk factors. LGBTQIA+ youth facing negative state policies are found to experience more bullying, substance use, and an increase in mental health symptoms (Watson et al., 2021). With the right education around advocacy, clinicians can be taught affirming care inside and outside the therapy room. As many LGBTQIA+ clients fear counseling due to politics and policy (Gonzalez et al., 2022), – counselors can offer coping strategies, advocacy, and actionable steps.
Presented by: Rachel Longoria
IN PERSON
Cost
Free for HTCA Members. $50 for Non-Members (this includes dues)
Program Information:
The A in LGBTQIA+, More than Just an Ally, but an Advocate 3 CE
Affirming care significantly increases outcomes around mental health for LGBTQIA+ youth (Riggle, et al., 2014; Tordoff et al., 2022). LGBTQIA+ youth are facing state laws that ultimately increase risk factors. LGBTQIA+ youth facing negative state policies are found to experience more bullying, substance use, and an increase in mental health symptoms (Watson et al., 2021). With the right education around advocacy, clinicians can be taught affirming care inside and outside the therapy room. As many LGBTQIA+ clients fear counseling due to politics and policy (Gonzalez et al., 2022), – counselors can offer coping strategies, advocacy, and actionable steps.
Presented by: Rachel Longoria
All conference programs and workshops listed below are eligible for
LPC, NBCC, SBEC, LMFT, LCDC, SW, and Psychologist continuing education hours.
