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Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) With LGBTQ+ Youth and Young Adults

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Type:
  Training
CE credits:
1.0 CEs
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Featuring:
Allycen Kurup, PhD
Series:
Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Seminars
Relevant categories:
Cultural Responsiveness Family Engagement LGBTQ+ Youth/Adults
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Overview


As the third part of a three-part training on LGBTQ+ youth and family care, this Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Seminar will present ways that clinicians can provide affirming care to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Dr. Kurup will provide a brief overview of basic ACT principles and connect these to the needs of LGBTQ+ young people, especially in the current sociopolitical climate. Participants will explore gender- and sexuality-affirming applications of ACT principles and strategies. Participants will then engage in a brief experiential exercise to practice these strategies. The seminar will conclude with practical tips for tailoring ACT strategies to the individual presenting concerns of their LGBTQ+ clients.

  Keywords: family engagement, gender-inclusive, LGBTQ+, trauma informed strategies, youth
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Learning objectives


  • Explain the advantages of using ACT with LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in the current sociopolitical climate
  • Describe gender- and sexuality-affirming applications of ACT principles and strategies
  • Apply ACT strategies in a person-centered way with LGBTQ+ clients

Professional credit


  • This activity offers the following types of credit: APA
  • 1.0 CEs are available.
  • Additional details can be found in the activity document for this resource.

Training times


This training is provided at the time(s) and format(s) shown below.

Date Time Format CE Credits Availability
October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
9:00 am - 10:00 am Live, online 1.0 CEs 755 spots left

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