From Binary to Spectrum: A Workshop on LGBTQIA-Affirming Therapy
- Speaker:
- Alexa Mulee, LMHC, C-DBT
- Duration:
- 3 Hours 32 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Aug 12, 2024
- Product Code:
- POS059931
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Think of this session as your Affirmative Care 101. You will learn the foundations of how to create a therapeutic environment that is affirming, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of LGBTQIA+ clients. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to tailor therapy to the unique needs of this often underserved community, so you can improve clinical outcomes and provide more effective, culturally competent care. This session will give you the fundamentals you need to seamlessly navigate the rest of the LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Care Summit!
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Binary to Spectrum (4.50 MB) | 27 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - From Binary to Spectrum (250.7 KB) | 36 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Illinois Educators Self-Study Instructions (15.4 KB) | 1 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Illinois Educators Evaluation Form.pdf (1.2 MB) | 1 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Alexa Mulee, LMHC, C-DBT Related seminars and products
Wise Mind Counseling, LLC
Alexa (Lexi) Mulee, LMHC, C-DBT, is a highly sought-after speaker and DBT instructor who has worked extensively with DBT in both inpatient and outpatient care settings for almost a decade. The owner and founder of Wise Mind Counseling in New York City, she focuses her work on DBT and offers a multitude of services, including skills groups, individual sessions, treatment teams, and phone coaching. Her expertise working with individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder, eating disorders and addiction. Known for her ability to make learning fun and accessible, Alexa has a knack for making even the most complex concepts feel easy to understand.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Alexa Mulee has employment relationships with Wise Mind Counseling, LLC. and Inter-Care. She receives compensation as a presenter. Alexa Mulee receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Alexa Mulee is a member of the American Counseling Association.
Additional Info
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Objectives
- Apply at least two culturally competent communication techniques to create an inclusive and affirming therapeutic environment.
- Utilize CBT strategies to tailor therapy to the unique needs of individual LGBTQIA+ clients.
- Design a treatment plan to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of affirmative care skills for LGBTQIA+ clients.
- Defend the importance of creating an inclusive therapeutic environment for clients and treatment outcomes.
Outline
Foundations of Affirmative Care: Sex, Kinks & More- Understand inclusive care and its impact
- Key terms and concepts
- Sex vs. Gender
- Sexual orientations and the fluidity of sexuality
- Non-monogamy
- The hidden world of kink communities
- The unique mental health needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals
- The cultural barriers to treatment and how to overcome them
- Step-by-step guide to establishing a safe, affirming, and inclusive therapeutic space
- The historical and cultural context of LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences
- Understanding microaggressions and their effect on clients
- Cultural competence in the care of different LGBTQIA+ populations
- Cultural humility development and utilizing self-reflection skills to support mental health growth
- ”Live and let live”
- Use affirming language with different communities, based on unique needs
- ”Real life” affirmative language examples
- Gender-affirming interventions and how to implement them in therapeutic practice
- Affirm, validate, and support
- Allow for diversity and develop a deeper understanding of identity
- Best strategies for developing a personalized treatment plan for each client based on their unique needs and circumstances
- The most effective evidence-based therapies for LGBTQIA+ clients
- CBT
- DBT
- Mindfulness
- Intersectional considerations
- The effectiveness of affirmative care interventions
- The ongoing challenges you and your clients will face
- Your advocacy matters!
- Limitations and potential risks
Target Audience
- Social Workers
- Licensed Clinical/Mental Health Counselors
- Psychologists
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Addiction Professionals
- Case Managers
- School-Based Personnel
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Other Mental Health Professionals
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