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

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Type:
  Training
Duration:
57 minutes
CE credits:
1.0 CEs
Presented by:
UCLA Child & Youth Behavioral Health 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.

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