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Signaling Safety for LGBTQ clients:
Ethics, Suicide Prevention and Cultural Competency
Presenter: Presenter: Kalliroi Matsakis, LICSW LCSW-C
These workshops offer 4 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
LGBTQ individuals are at an elevated risk of experiencing suicidality and suicide, and there is a need for treatment modalities that can address the unique needs of this community when providing treatment. We know that culturally competent care is one of the most important protective factors for members of the LGBTQ community.
This course will help attendees gain competency and awareness of the community and unique elements for providing care. It will provide updated information on recent research regarding the issues and evidence based care, as well as how standard practices can be modified to meet the unique needs of this population. It will also provide necessary ethical information about confidentiality and mandated reporting when working with Suicidality and the LGBTQ community.