LGBTQ+ Allyship: Understanding and Aligning With the LGBTQ+ Community
Overview
Repeated studies illustrate that the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and others (LGBTQ+) community is both oppressed and underserved. This two-part training will focus on cross-cultural knowledge, skills, and advocacy as a means to create a healthy alliance with LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. This presentation will explore the impact of heteronormative thinking on the lives of persons who identify as LGBTQ+. Attendees will explore the best practice skills and strategies when working with individuals, and how to support the coming out process for persons who choose to. Recommendations to create an affirmative environment will be shared along with other programmatic considerations. Lastly, this training will offer tips for the advocacy and empowerment of LGBTQ+ persons. Attendees will leave the training with a set of skills and strategies to support their everyday work with LGBTQ+ individuals. Case studies will be used to practice the skills offered in this training.
Learning objectives
- Identify the demographics and backgrounds of the LGBTQ+ community
- Distinguish and address behavioral health issues related to the LGBTQ+ community
- List 3 healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ community
- Apply 3 strategies to increase sensitivity and empathy in daily work with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+
- Demonstrate 3 skills and 3 strategies to support those in the LGBTQ+ community