A two-day continuing education training for MENTAL HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS SEEKING TO ENHANCE THEIR THERAPEUTIC WORK WITH LGBTQ+
youth. The Community Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a coalition of
community organizations, youth and academic partners focused on
improving the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth in Washtenaw
County. CHAI is a project of the University of Michigan School of
Public Health.
This interactive two-day training will provide social workers,
psychologists, and psychiatrists with opportunities to expand their
skills working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and emerging adults.
Participants will learn new strategies for addressing the complex
mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth through case discussions and
practice-based workshops rooted in intersectionality and cultural
humility. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of
strengths-based approaches that bolster resilience among LGBTQ+ youth
through inclusive and affirming care provision.
DAY ONE: Guiding Frameworks and Approaches, Understanding LGBTQ+ Youth
Clients' History, Case Conceptualization with LGBTQ+ Youth Clients
DAY TWO: Specific Considerations for Transgender and Non-Binary
Clients, Treatment Planning with LGBTQ+ Youth (Crisis, Short-term,
Long-term)
THIS TRAINING WILL BE FACILITATED BY LIZ GONZÁLEZ, LMSW, CYT, DR.
GARY HARPER, PHD, MPH, DIANA PARRISH, LMSW, AND SARA WIENER, LMSW.
Lunch will be provided on both days as part of the registration fee.
Participants will also be provided with a set of curated resources
focused on LGBTQ+ youth for educational, practical and reference
purposes.
SCHOLARSHIPS TO ASSIST WITH REGISTRATION FEES ARE AVAILABLE. FOR MORE
INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ELLIOT POPOFF DIRECTLY AT
ELLIOPOP@UMICH.EDU BEFORE REGISTERING.
_Continuing Education Credits_
This course is approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing
Education Collaborative - Approval # 053019-10. The Collaborative is
the approving body for the Michigan Board of Social Work. This course
has been approved for 13 CE HOURS.
The University of Michigan Medical School is approved by the American
Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for
psychologists.The University of Michigan Medical School maintains
responsibility for this program and its content.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the
accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council
for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint
providership of the University of Michigan Medical School and the
University of Michigan School of Public HEALTH. The University of
Michigan Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide
continuing medical education for physicians. The University of
Michigan Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of
14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and APA credits. Physicians
should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
All UM and non-UM participants requesting credit or a certificate of
attendance will need to create a profile on the MiCME website
[https://ww2.highmarksce.com/micme/index.cfm?do=cnt.page&pg=1010]
after registering for the event. There is no additional charge for
continuing education credits.
CHAI is funded by UMHS Community Health Services.
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