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Understanding and Supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ Community (2.5 CEU) on June 3

How do I support a youth who identifies as LGBTQIA2S+? What do all of the letters mean? What is PRIDE? What contributions have LGBTQIA2S+ people made to our world? What defines the culture? Do you know and understand the history of the Gay Rights Movement? Learn all the answers at our virtual workshop on Friday, June 3 from 2pm – 4:30pm PT!

This workshop will develop and enrich your knowledge of the LGBTQIA2S+ culture, community and share the history of the struggles faced. We will also explore the experiences in today’s political and community environment. We will learn the ‘lingo’ and gain an understanding of personal identity development, the coming out process, and examine supportive steps you can take to help members of the LGBTQIA2S+ population in your community.

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Fees:

NASW member: $20
Non-member: $30

Learning objectives:

Learn and understand the language used by and with the LGBTQIA2S+ community to enhance cultural competence and provide an inclusive environment within one’s organization.
Develop and enrich your knowledge of the development of an LGBQ+ identity development, to better inform your professional practice.
Learn the history of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and cultural movement to gain insight into the development and the struggles sometimes faced by members of the community.
Examine ethical considerations, personal biases, and social constructs in our daily living and work in the helping professions; and reflect on improving one’s personal and professional inclusive excellence.

About the Speaker:

Dana Johnson, MSW, CAPSW holds a Master of Social Work degree in the State of Wisconsin. He has over 12 years of direct practice and senior-level management experience in county human services, educator in 2- and 4-year higher education institutions, and operates a consulting and professional development business for adult learners. His experience in organizational leadership, supervision of teams, conducting agency and culture change, policy analysis, LEAN process, continuous quality improvement and organizational effectiveness; has enhanced and transformed organizations. His areas of expertise include leadership development, innovation, child welfare services and reform, ethics and boundaries, trauma-informed care, strategic planning, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Please contact Mario Espitia at mespitia.naswca@socialworkers.org for any questions.

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