LGBTQ Youth What Healthcare Providers Need to Know -2CEUS
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About this course
In this course, you'll explore the critical issues faced by LGBTQ+ youth and learn how to offer more supportive and affirming healthcare. Michael Mancilla, an experienced therapist and educator, will guide you through understanding unique challenges such as stigma and mental health disparities, with a special emphasis on the needs of transgender youth. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with practical strategies to create safer and more inclusive environments for your patients.
What you'll learn
- Understanding the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth
- Creating inclusive spaces in healthcare settings
- Respecting and understanding the importance of pronouns
- Implementing evidence-based practices for LGBTQ+ youth
- Providing culturally competent and affirming care
Course objectives
- To improve awareness of mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ youth
- To enhance cultural competency among healthcare providers
- To meet the legal requirements for LGBT clinical cultural training in Washington DC
Skills you'll gain
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