Making Your Mental Health Practice Accessible for LGBTQIA+ Clients
Information
Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Describe three strategies to make their practice more accessible to LGBTQIA+ clients.
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Identify two ways LGBTQIA+ clients' intersecting identities may influence their experience of helpseeking.
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Create a plan to include LGBTQIA+-inclusive language in practice paperwork.
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Apply at least one strategy to make clinical work with LGBTQIA+ clients more affirming.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this presentation is to provide clinicians strategies to increase accessibility and inclusivity in clinical practice for LGBTQIA+ clients.
Description
Jordan Westcott (she/her) is a Ph.D. Candidate in Counselor Education at Virginia Tech, where she studies LGBTQIA+ health and counseling approaches. As a clinical mental health counselor, Jordan worked with a wide range of community-based clients in numerous settings, including crisis inpatient units, integrated health settings, and clinical mental health centers. Jordan’s past clinical experiences and current work as a scholar, supervisor, and educator emphasize the importance of cultural competence in counseling and ensuring all people have access to high-quality mental health services.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Jordan Westcott (she/her) is a Ph.D. Candidate in Counselor Education at Virginia Tech, where she studies LGBTQIA+ health and counseling approaches. As a clinical mental health counselor, Jordan worked with a wide range of community-based clients in numerous settings, including crisis inpatient units, integrated health settings, and clinical mental health centers. Jordan’s past clinical experiences and current work as a scholar, supervisor, and educator emphasize the importance of cultural competence in counseling and ensuring all people have access to high-quality mental health services.