Microaggressions involving sexual and gender identity occur in everyday life, from current events and social media to interactions in the therapist’s office. Systemic microaggressions can perpetuate existing mental health issues while intersectional microaggressions may compound those issues when sexual orientation, race, gender identity, social class and other identities intersect.
During this 2-hour continuing education web conference, Jeff Peterson will outline strategies to help mental health clinicians advocate for reducing sexual and gender identity microaggression. He will discuss how such microaggressions can act as significant deterrents for individuals seeking healthcare. Participants will develop skills for instructing healthcare administrators and providers as well as policy makers about critically reflecting on their own identities in order to reduce bias.
Participants will learn how to demonstrate practical ways for reducing or eliminating sexual and gender identity microaggressions in their individual healthcare setting. Jeff will present and define appropriate terminology for addressing issues pertinent to sexual and gender minorities. He will also share strategies for specific changes that mental health providers can make to reduce these barriers and increase access to healthcare.
This introductory instructional level web conference is designed to help clinicians:
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Attendees who register for this event will log in to the web conference center by using a computer and calling in to the teleconference line. Attendees will be able to ask live audio questions via phone and/or submit text chat questions via computer. Live streaming video and/or document sharing will also be available to participants. Alternatively, attendees may dial in to the teleconference line only, though attendees dialing in by phone only will be unable to ask questions. Attendees may also access the web conference on a smartphone or tablet.
Before the scheduled event, all registered attendees will be sent a reminder email with specific instructions on how to log in to the web conference center, as well as links to optional handout materials if applicable.
At the conclusion of this event, you will receive an email with information about how to request a CE certificate. You will need to enter the start and end codes that will be announced at the beginning and end of the presentation. These codes confirm that you attended the entire event. You will be prompted to complete a survey. You will need to complete this online survey within six days of the event. Once you complete the survey, you can download a copy of your CE certificate instantly.
Two CE credits will be provided by GoodTherapy.org for attending this web conference in its entirety.
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Personal stories were relevant and enriched the presentation. - Deanna Richards, LMHC
The presenter was well informed and thorough, and the information is very relevant in this changing world! - Ramona K Clifton, LCSW
Jeff Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor in Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa and Walden University and is currently a PhD doctoral candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Education and Supervision. Jeff is adjunct faculty in the Psychology Department at Avila University in Kansas City and at Argosy University in Denver, Colorado.
Jeff is a member of Golden Key and Chi Sigma Iota graduate honors societies, and a two-time graduate scholarship recipient with over 4,000 hours of mental-health based volunteer community service. He is also the co-founder and organizer of the Healthcare Guild, a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping sexual and gender minorities find affirming and culturally competent health care.
For more information about Jeff Peterson, please visit his website at www.kcpsychotherapy.com.