Supporting Families of LGBTQIA+ Youth
Presented by Holly Savoy Ph.D. and Eileen Geiger LCMHCA
2 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
BASE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. BASE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to present practitioners with a deeper understanding of the role of attachment theory and therapy in supporting families. Research shows that parental support has significant implications for the mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth (McCurdy & Russell, 2023; SAMHSA, 2014). Additionally, experiences of discrimination, harassment, and lack of acceptance by others has negative implications for the mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth (Meyer, 2003; The Trevor Project, n.d.). Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding and exploring the challenges and opportunities faced by practitioners in working with families of LGBTQIA+ youth (Kozlowska, 2021). Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical strategies, attendees will learn effective approaches to foster positive relationships, support family acceptance, and create inclusive environments for LGBTQ youth and their families.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Based on the content of this workshop, you will be able to…
Conceptualize adolescent LGBTQ challenges and resiliency through an attachment framework and identify impacts of family supportiveness
Apply attachment principles to assess and address the therapeutic needs of LGBTQIA+ youth client(s) and their families, model consistency, accessibility, and responsiveness
Identify 2 resilience factors and strengths within LGBTQIA+ youth and their families
Engage families of LGBTQIA+ in psychoeducation and identify areas to increase family support
Explain ways to connect LGBTQIA+ youth and their families with community resources and supports to build and promote resiliency
AUDIENCE
This program is appropriate for licensed psychologists and other mental health practitioners who work with LGBTQIA+ youth and their families. Training is at an introductory to intermediate level, and assumes a basic understanding of terminology related to diverse gender and sexual identities.
RESOURCES
Kozlowska, K., Chudleigh, C., McClure, G., Maguire, A. M., & Ambler, G. R. (2021). Attachment Patterns in Children and Adolescents With Gender Dysphoria. Frontiers in Psychology, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.582688
McCurdy, A. L., & Russell, S. T. (2023). Perceived parental social support and psychological control predict depressive symptoms for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning youth in the United States. Child Development, 94, 691–705. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.13894
Meyer, I (2003). Prejudice, social stress, and mental health in lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations: Conceptual issues and research evidence. Psychological Bulletin, 129, 674–697. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.129.5.674
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2014). A Practitioner’s Resource Guide: Helping Families to Support Their LGBT Children. HHS Publication No. PEP14-LGBTKIDS. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
The Trevor Project. (n.d.). 2023 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People. The Trevor Project. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2023/#methodology
PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
There is no commercial support for this CE program, instructor, content of instruction, or any other relationship that could be construed as a conflict of interest. There is no endorsement of products.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations will be accepted and payments refunded in full up to two (2) weeks prior to any training event. Following two weeks prior to the event, a credit for future trainings matching the amount already paid for that event’s registration will be given to registrants who cancel their registration, for whatever reason, up to two (2) days prior to the event date. This credit can only be applied to one future training, regardless of its cost. If the cost of the future training is less than the amount paid, the difference will be lost. If the cost of the future training is greater than the credit, then the balance will become due at registration time. If a registrant cancels or no-shows within two days of the event date, a refund will not be given.
LOCATION
This CE will be in-person. The in-person location is at 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 580, Charlotte, NC 28209.
ACCESSIBILITY
BASE strives to ensure that each CE program is accessible to all participants. If you would like any accommodations, please contact us at 704-910-8381.
QUESTIONS
Please contact us at info@findyourbase.com or 704-910-8381 if you have any questions or grievances about the program.
WAITLIST
If this program is full, please email us at info@findyourbase.com to indicate your interest. If someone cancels we will contact you.