HBGIASH0002 - LGBTQ Sensitivity and Cultural Competency
Course Description
This workshop is for human service workers and/or educators who work directly with youth. This workshop will provide a framework for understanding issues related to youth sexual and gender orientation. Participants will receive information about the experiences and issues of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) youth, including information about youth depression, substance abuse, relationship violence, and HIV/STD risk. Participants will have an opportunity to explore heterosexism, homophobia and internalized homophobia and the impact that has on youth development. Strategies for supporting youth who are questioning their sexual or gender orientation or who are in the process of “coming out” will be discussed.Course Outline
Registration
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Who should attend: Individuals who care about our youth, their future, and our community's well-being
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Individual online registration is required for each person
- First time users must create a user name, password and complete a short profile upon registration
Training Details
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Time: 9:00A to 4:00P
Location : Temple University Harrisburg in Strawberry Square, located at the corner of 4th Street and Walnut Street
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- Parking is available at Walnut Street Parking Garage
Please click on course numbers in the boxes to the right, Add to Cart then proceed to Check-out. First time users will be asked to create a short profile.
HBGIASH0002-001 Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Social Work CE Information:
Temple University is an Act 48 credit provider. This program has been approved for Act 48 continuing professional development hours.