Cultural Considerations for Working with LGBTGEQIAP+ Clients
Presented by: Clark Ausloos, PhD
2 Hours / 2 CEs
On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training
This on-demand professional training program on Cultural Considerations for Working with LGBTGEQIAP+ Clients is presented by Clark Ausloos, PhD.
This program is designed to deepen professionals' understanding and effectiveness in working with LGBTQIA+ clients. It offers a substantive analysis of the unique life-stage challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, grounded in empirical research. Attendees will gain a thorough grounding in evidence-based, affirmative practices that support the mental health of LGBTQIA+ clients, enhancing their therapeutic toolkit. The development of practical skills for fostering inclusive clinical and community environments is central to the curriculum, with an emphasis on experiential learning and application. Furthermore, this program stresses the importance of advocacy, teaching participants to engage with and influence policy in various institutions for the benefit of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
This program enables professionals to integrate advanced LGBTQIA+ affirmative practices into their work, contributing to their career development and the broader goal of creating supportive, inclusive, and informed environments for diverse populations.
The program is tailored for a diverse range of professionals at various stages of their careers who interact with LGBTQIA+ populations. Ideal participants include mid-career mental health clinicians, early-career social service providers, and seasoned educators and healthcare workers interested in enhancing their LGBTQIA+ affirmative practices. These professionals likely work in settings such as private practices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and non-profit organizations dedicated to advocacy and community support. The program aims to equip these individuals with specialized knowledge and skills to improve inclusivity and advocacy in their respective roles and environments.
The learnings from this program can be applied in practice through the implementation of affirmative therapeutic techniques, the creation of inclusive policies, and the adoption of advocacy roles to support LGBTQIA+ individuals in various settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- 1 Describe comprehensive insights into the unique challenges and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals across various life stages
- 2 Describe evidence-based, affirming practices that support the mental health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ clients
- 3 Describe how to develop skills to facilitate inclusive and supportive environments for LGBTQIA+ clients in both clinical settings and the broader community
- 4 Describe how to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders to advocate for LGBTQIA+ affirmative policies and practices in diverse institutions
Presented By
Clark Ausloos, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Counseling Department at Oakland University
Dr. Clark D. Ausloos is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed School Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. Dr. Ausloos has worked in elementary, intermediate, and junior high school settings, as well as private practice, and with college students. Dr. Ausloos serves as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Counseling Department at Oakland University, and centers his clinical, andragogical, and scholarly work on supporting and advocating for non-dominant populations, specifically queer and trans youth. Dr. Ausloos has authored over 20 peer-reviewed manuscripts and has several book chapters and encyclopedia terms in press, in addition to presenting over 60 peer-reviewed conference presentations. Dr. Ausloos serves on numerous professional counseling organizations and divisions, including ACA, CSI, AARC, SAIGE, ACAC, ACSSW, ACES, as well as NBCC.
Training Outline
Key topics covered in this training include:
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Understanding LGBTQIA+ Identities and Life Stages:
This module will cover the social and psychological aspects of LGBTQIA+ identities, utilizing current literature and demographic research to explore diverse experiences across life stages. -
Affirmative Practices and Mental Health:
Participants will delve into various affirmative therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices through lectures and discussions, with a focus on practical application in mental health settings. -
Creating Inclusive Environments:
This segment will include interactive workshops where participants will learn to apply inclusivity principles in real-world settings, using role-playing exercises and analysis of case studies to simulate clinical and community scenarios. -
Advocacy and Collaborative Policy Development:
The final module will engage attendees in a series of collaborative exercises aimed at policy advocacy, including group projects to draft policy proposals and strategy sessions for implementing these policies within institutions.
CE Sponsorship Information
Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here.
American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).
Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.