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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 

  • Who should attend:  Individuals who care about our youth, their future, and our community's well-being

  • 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

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:

This workshop has been approved for 6 continuing education hours (CEs) through co-sponsorship of Temple University Harrisburg, a Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors pre-approved provider of continuing education. These credit hours satisfy requirements for LSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC biennial license renewal. Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Healthy Youth PA Project.
 

Temple University is an Act 48 credit provider.  This program has been approved for Act 48 continuing professional development hours.

 
Questions? Contact: susan.washinger@temple.edu or 717-232-6400.
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