Culturally Affirming Resources for Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities
Explore affirming resources for supporting LBGTQ+ communities
Bi+ Affirmative Psychotherapy: Supporting Bisexual, Pansexual, and Non-Monosexual Youth
More and more youth are coming out as bisexual, pansexual, queer, or sexually fluid (AKA "bi+"). Become informed on the psychosocial concerns specific to bi+ youth and how to use concrete bi-affirmative interventions in your work. Recorded on: 12/4/2019
Gender-Affirming Care With Trans and/or Nonbinary Communities
This training is a workshop series in two parts. Part one comprises: Gender Diversity: Essential Foundations — This first segment will provide the foundations for understanding the diversity of trans and/or nonbinary communities from an intersectional perspective, including systemic barriers and community resilience. Respectful and Affirming Interactions — This second segment is focused on skills-building with respect to language, interacting respectfully, and recovering and repairing after mistakes. We will also discuss key considerations within professional relationships with trans and/or nonbinary clients. Part two consists of: Trans-Inclusive Environments — The focus ...
LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care: Where Are Their Resource Families?
The disproportionate number of LGBTQ+ youth lingering in foster care is a longstanding issue in the child welfare system, both locally in Los Angeles and nationally across the country. This video will increase attendees' understanding of why resource parents are not intentionally stepping up to care for LGBTQ+ youth and include a review of the subsequent health disparities facing LGBTQ+ youth with prolonged involvement in the child welfare system. Results will be presented from a mixed-method project examining factors impacting prospective resource parents' willingness to ...
Making Schools Safer for LGBTQIA+ Youth
Growing up can be hard for all youth, but for LGBTQIA+ youth it can include trauma, fear, and even risk of abuse. We believe that educators have a responsibility to help make LGBTQIA+ youth feel safe and supported in their community so they can focus on schooling and thrive. In this series, JC Lugo will help educators learn how to create safe and supportive school environments, and equip them to be allies for LGBTQIA+ youth in their communities.
Providing Affirming Care to the LGBTQ+ Community
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 define and explore the impact of hetero-normative thinking on the lives of people who are LGBTQ+. Attendees will explore best practice skills and strategies when working with LGBTQ+ individuals, and how to support the “coming out” process for those ...
Resources for Working in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ People
LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to encounter discrimination, barriers to services, and additional stressors related to their minority status. Review this collection to learn how to effectively communicate and support LGBTQ+ individuals with whom you work.
The Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Youth Preparedness Scan
Service providers need to be well informed and prepared to serve LGBTQ+ youth. Explore the findings of the preparedness scan to identify areas for organizational improvement with regard to policy, welcoming environments, and other aspects of improving service delivery to LGBTQ+ youth. Recorded on: 8/15/2018