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Sexual and Gender Diversity Learning Community Training Program

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We are offering two SGDLC Workshops this Fall, where mental health professionals engage in individual or organizational work to improve their competency around working with the LGBTQ+ population! The SGLDC Training Workshop walks participants through terminology, language, and concepts about gender and sex, as well as tools to provide affirming mental healthcare, individually or administratively.

The Sexual and Gender Diversity Learning Community (SGDLC) is a clinical training program developed by Sean Lare and Michael Vigorito, which was revised and evaluated in partnership with the University of Maryland Prevention Research Center. Based on a commitment to address gaps in understanding LGBTQ+ mental health care, the SGDLC was developed to introduce healthcare providers to basic concepts related to LGBTQ+ mental health and wellness, preparing them to serve LGBTQ+ clients competently.

The workshop aims to improve mental health care provider's:

  1. knowledge about LGBTQ+ health disparities and affirmative mental health services for LGBTQ+ people.
  2. comfort and confidence with providing LGBTQ+ affirmative mental health care and facilitating sexual health conversations.
  3. skill and ability with providing LGBTQ+ affirmative mental health care and facilitating sexual health conversations.

Choosing the SGDLC Training Workshop means choosing a learning experience that is both research- and practice-based, enhancing one's knowledge and skills around mental health practice in all sectors! The SGDLC is intended to be delivered to behavioral healthcare providers, including (but not limited to) mental health professionals, drug and alcohol counselors, and medical professionals such as physicians, medical assistants, and nurses. Participants who complete the full workshop are eligible to receive 7 CEUs (National Association of Social Workers Approval #886841594-9008).

This virtual 7-hour, 2-day workshop is an interactive space led by Dr. Shanéa Thomas, to engage in intentional and thoughtful conversations on becoming affirming LGBTQ+ practices and organizations.

We are currently offering two identical workshops:

Sign up soon, spots are limited!

1. Create an account through Open Learning. Here are additional instructions for how to create an account: 


2. Select your workshop dates and making your payment. On the Open Learning platform, first enroll into your preferred track (see: Direct Service/Therapist or Organizational/Administrative), then make a payment through the online system.

3. Complete the participant information formThis form is used by me to help gather information such as correct name and spellings for your certificate, ask about any accommodating needs, and keep track of the number of people signing up for what track.

 

The SGDLC workshop aims to improve mental health care provider's:

  1. knowledge about LGBTQ+ health disparities and affirmative mental health services for LGBTQ+ people.
  2. comfort and confidence with providing LGBTQ+ affirmative mental health care and facilitating sexual health conversations.
  3. skill and ability with providing LGBTQ+ affirmative mental health care and facilitating sexual health conversations.

Day 1 (9am-1pm)

  • Workshop Module 1 (1:45 minutes): Interrogating Stereotypes, Examining Comfort, and Understanding the Importance of Language
  • Workshop Module 2 (1:20 minutes): LGBTQ+ Health Disparities and Obstacles to Care

Day 2 (9am-1pm)

  • Workshop Module 3 (1:45 minutes): Integrating Sexual Health into Behavioral Health Care
  • Workshop Module 4 (1:50 minutes): Providing Affirmative Care and Sexual Health Conversations

We are currently asking for $250 for our workshop, where we will also award participants with 7 CEUs

  • Certificate of Completion through the UMD Prevention Research Center
  • 7 CEs (National Association of Social Workers Approval #886841594-9008)
  • Connection to a larger listserv offering more training opportunities and resources
  • Invited to CEU workshops and future speaking opportunities from UMD-PRC faculty and researchers
  • Continued opportunities to add value to participant's certificate with additional trainings and upgraded and expanded content in the future