Behavioral Healthcare Trainings
This page maintains a collection of nationally offered trainings for professionals serving LGBTQ+ young people and their families in child welfare settings.
If you or your agency are interested in collaborating with us to develop customized training tailored to your jurisdiction’s policies, laws, practices, or the needs of specific populations, please complete a Technical Assistance (TA) request to get started.
Introduction to Serving LGBTQ+ People in Behavioral Health Settings
This 6-module course will equip behavioral health providers with information and practice tips to improve services for LGBTQ+ people in their care. This self-paced course provides information on terminology, general identity development, disparities among LGBTQ+ populations across the lifespan, and best practices for behavioral health providers.
This 60-minute module, created in partnership with Vibrant Emotional Health, will give learners basic information on the LGBTQ+ community and some of the challenges they experience which would warrant special consideration and support from 988 crisis counselors. This module will address terminology, disparities, mental health considerations, the coming out process, and how 988 crisis counselors can support people over call, chat, and text.
This 2-module e-learning series is on why and how to manage Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) data in behavioral health settings. Module 1 will focus on why it is important to manage this data. Module 2 will provide a deeper dive into practical aspects of private data management.
This module will discuss the unique aspects of initial engagement with LGBTQ+ clients. Because of the historical and current challenges, under-resourced clients have experienced in society and by therapists, it is incumbent upon behavioral health clinicians to actively display a positive and affirming attitude to working with this population. Specific engagement strategies informed by this history of biased treatment and the need to overcome that history will be presented.
Providing Clinical Care to LGBTQ People Engaged in the Commercial Sex Trade and or Experiencing Human Trafficking
This module will provide content on the intersection between individuals, the commercial sex trade, and commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). Additionally, this module will explore the unique challenges faced by individuals impacted by these situations, the contributing factors, and the effect on their mental and physical well-being, including reproductive health. The module will also discuss the role of clinicians in providing effective support for people impacted by these issues.
Safely Providing Services in Anti-LGBTQ+ Climates
This module will provide information for safely providing services in anti-LGBTQ+ climates. Many providers worry that providing LGBTQ+ specific services in organizations, towns, or states that have demonstrated anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments would put their LGBTQ+ clients at risk. Though this is always possible in any organization or jurisdiction, there are some very important strategies that can increase safety while still reaching LGBTQ+ populations.
Safety Planning Around Unique Experiences for LGBTQ+ People
This module will provide information on safety planning with LGBTQ+ people. In this module, we use the term “safety planning” to mean helping your client develop a plan of action for safe disclosure to others.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth and their Families through Crisis Lines
This eLearning module will provide content on the unique and stressful circumstances that young LGBTQ+ people face, with an emphasis on the coming out process. This module also builds knowledge on the importance of family support to a young person’s wellbeing, and teaches strategies on how to support young people and their families in crisis.
Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Diversity in Children and Youth
This module will focus on the disparities that impact young people with diverse SOGIE. This module will cover evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices, including interventions based on minority stress, family-focused, and developmental perspectives. Harmful approaches are also recognized, including conversion therapy.