Doing Justice for Intersectionality: An Application to Counseling Practice with LGBTQIA+ Communities
Information
Recorded
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Describe the relationship between intersectionality theory and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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Identify 2 or more instances of intersecting forces of oppression (e.g., racism, heterosexism that impact the wellness of LGBTQIA+ communities.
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Explicate 2 strategies to infuse intersectionality as a lens for the counseling relationship and practices with LGBTQIA+ communities.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to elaborate on intersectionality theory and its applications for counseling relationships and practices with LGBTQIA+ communities.
Description
Intersectionality has become a promising analytic framework for uncovering structural forces of oppression and how they impact multiple marginalized communities. Although intersectionality has been taken up across disciplines for its relevance to social justice practices, the framework is often commodified as a way to acquiesce to whiteness and privileged groups. Nonetheless, it is a vital framework that sustains well-being for multiple marginalized communities and examines intersecting forces of oppression, such as LGBTQIA+ BIPOC. The presenters will elaborate on tenets of intersectionality theory, indicate how forces of oppression impact the wellness of LGBTQIA+ communities and explicate strategies that underscore intersectionality with counseling practices.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Christian D. Chan (he, him, his), PhD, NCC is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a proud Queer Person of Color. His interests revolve around intersectionality and the effects of oppression on career development and access to counseling. Dedicated to mentorship for leaders and scholars, he has actively contributed to over 80 peer-reviewed publications in journals, books, and edited volumes and has conducted over 150 refereed presentations at the national, regional, and state levels. He currently serves as Associate Editor for Teaching and Supervision in Counseling.
Ana Guadalupe Reyes (elle/le/they/them), Ph.D., LPC (TX), NCC, CHST is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling at California State University, Fullerton. Dr. Reyes has a master’s in Counseling from Marymount University and a Ph.D. in Counseling from the University of North Texas. They are a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, and Certified Humanistic Sandtray Therapist. Dr. Reyes is also a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher who practices various forms of energy healing. With over 13 years of experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community in multiple settings, Dr. Reyes integrates somatic, liberatory, and holistic approaches into their work as a scholar, educator, advocate, and counselor.
Financially Sponsored By
- SAIGE