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MFT / LCSW

Competencies for Counseling with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Questioning, Intersex and Ally Individuals

2.25 - CE credit hours training

$14.63 - Cost of course

This page contains important information about the course, including training details, a comprehensive course description, learning objectives, and source references. We encourage you to review each section to gain a clear understanding of the course content, educational goals, and supporting materials before beginning your training and taking the POST TEST below.

Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.

Competencies for Counseling with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Questioning, Intersex and Ally Individuals

Follow the link below, read the material and then take the 18 question post test

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Competencies for Counseling with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Questioning, Intersex and Ally Individuals

18 Questions

1. From "Introduction": What theoretical perspective did the authors take in developing this publication?
2. From "Language and Definitions": Which term(s) does the report choose to use?
3. From "Current Issues": What do the authors recommend counselors do when individuals inquire about "reparative" therapy?
4. From "Human Growth and Development": The report takes the position that coming out may not be the goal for all individuals.
5. From "Social/Cultural Diversity": What perspective does the report take on the role of spiritual development and religious practices in the lives of LGBQQ persons?
6. From "Helping Relationships": The report points out that persons of which particular affectional orientation experience "phobia" from both the LGBTQIQA and heterosexual communities.
7. From "Group Work": The report encourages group therapists to create group environments where disclosure of affectional orientation is invited and supported, yet there are not expectations that group members must disclose their affectional orientation.
8. From "Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice": The report indicates that multiple relationships with LGBQQ clients are not always avoidable, particularly because:
9. From "Career and Lifestyle Development": The report encourages those working with LGBQQ clients on career development to be aware of which of the following:
10. From "Assessment": The following can be signs of what? -an individual who uses heterosexist language while not understanding how this correlates to low self-esteem -low desire for partners -low tolerance for people of the same community -an individual believes that the stereotypes they hear about their identity are indeed true of all people of that identity -individuals feel incapable of success because they have heard so many negative things about people whose identity they share.
11. From "Research and Program Evaluation": To better understand limitations of existing literature and research methods regarding LGBQQ individuals clinicians are encouraged to attend to issues of:
12. From "Counselors who are Allies": The report recommends that counselors who are allies object to and eliminate jokes and humor that put down or portray LGBTQIQ people in stereotypical ways.
13. From "Competencies for Counseling Allies": The report states that allies also experience a coming out process.
14. From "Competencies for Counseling People who are Intersex": Can intersex people also be transgender?
15. From "Competencies for Counseling People who are Intersex": Regarding people who are intersex, the ______________________ takes the position that all cosmetic treatments should be postponed until the patient can him/herself consent to them.
16. From "From "Competencies for Counseling People who are Intersex"" "Co", "hir", "ze" are examples of:
17. From "Appendix A": __________ refers to individuals who identify outside of the heteronormative imperative and/or the gender binary.
18. From "Appendix A": What does cisgender mean?
This document is intended to provide counseling and related professionals with competencies for working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Intersex, Questioning and Ally (LGBQIQA) individuals, groups, and communities. The aim of these competencies is to provide a framework for creating safe, supportive, and caring relationships with LGBQIQA individuals, groups, and communities that foster self-acceptance and personal, social, emotional, and relational development.
  • Describe competencies for counseling with lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, intersex and ally Individuals.
  • Describe competencies for counseling allies.
  • Summarize competencies for counseling people who are intersex.
  • Define terms important to understanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, intersex and ally Individuals.
Amney Harper, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Pete Finnerty, M.S., LPCC
Associate Professor, Ursuline College