Course Description

LGBTQ Sensitivity and Cultural Competency

Another FREE Training Opportunity  

In case you missed it ... an abbreviated version of this very popular workshop will be offered again on December 3, 2105 in Pittsburgh. 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

Event Details:
Date: December 3, 2015

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm 

Location:  Amachi, 100 W. Station Square Drive, Suite 625, Pittsburgh, PA

Individual registration is required

Questions? Contact: susan.washinger@temple.edu or717-232-6400.

This workshop has been approved for 3 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