Live Professional Workshop: The Why's and How's of LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care

March 24, 2023

This presentation will be an ONLINE VIRTUAL LIVE broadcast on March 24, 2023, from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET. While this activity is LIVE and can only be viewed during the time specified, the evaluation will be available online until April 21, 2023. Go to the Register tab above to learn how to participate for continuing education credit, watch the broadcast and download the slides.

The views and opinions expressed by this presenter in this lecture are their own, and do not represent the views of Sheppard Pratt.

The presentation will focus on addressing the importance of providing tailored, culturally competent, LGBTQ+ affirmative psychological interventions to LGBTQ individuals. We will cover how the impact of perceived heterosexist bias, homophobia, and therapists’ general lack of understanding and/or adequate training of gender and sexual diversity may result in distrust and/or avoidance of medical or mental health services. The lecture will provide healthcare providers with a deeper understanding of the significance of LGBTQ affirmative care and equip them with strategies and practical tips for delivering culturally competent and respectful care to all patients, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The goal is to empower healthcare providers to make positive changes in their approach to LGBTQ patient care.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for psychologists, social workers, counselors and other mental health professionals. 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:

  1. Appraise your knowledge of the experiences of LGBTQ individuals in the healthcare system.
  2. Demonstrate how to implement LGBTQ affirmative care in practice.
  3. Express your awareness and advocacy for LGBTQ health equity.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 ACEP NBCC clock hours
  • 1.50 Category I credits for Social Workers
  • 1.50 Psychologists
  • 1.50 Participation
Course opens: 
01/30/2023
Course expires: 
04/21/2023
Event starts: 
03/24/2023 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
03/24/2023 - 2:30pm EDT

There is no commercial support for this activity.

About the speakers

Dr. Shumilina is a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional, with expertise in both clinical social work and psychology. As a Co-Director of Aspire Psychotherapy, Dr. Shumilina provides outpatient psychotherapy services to individuals across New York State, helping to improve the mental health and well-being of her patients. Holding both an LCSW from Columbia University and a PsyD from LIU Post, she brings a unique and comprehensive approach to her work. She is particularly passionate about serving members of the LGBTQ and immigrant communities, and is committed to exploring the impact of societal issues such as power/privilege and -isms on mental health. In 2019, Dr. Shumilina served as the Co-Director of the PRIDE Healing Center at LIU Post University, where she provided low or no cost mental health services to the LGBTQ community. This ignited her commitment to improving patients’ experiences by enhancing therapists' skills and knowledge in working with LGBTQ population, as well as exploring the intersection of social work and psychology. Dr. Shumilina is a strong advocate for affirmative care in her clinical work and is committed to reducing health disparities experienced by the LGBTQ community.

Brie Scolaro, LMSW (they) is a queer identified licensed social worker and the Co-Director of Aspire Psychotherapy, which delivers outpatient psychotherapy to individuals across New York State. They are currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Social Welfare from The Graduate Center, CUNY, where they are focusing on advancing research in LGBTQ+ practice and policy issues and bridging the micro-macro divide. Brie received their Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor in Psychology from the University of Delaware. They believe that advocating for policy and societal  change is essential in addition to individual level work to alleviate the health disparities faced by LGBTQ+ clients.

Disclosure Statements

Sheppard Pratt holds the standard that its continuing medical education programs should be free of commercial bias and conflict of interest. In accord with Sheppard Pratt's Disclosure Policy, as well as standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Medical Association (AMA), all planners, reviewers, speakers and persons in control of content have been asked to disclose any relationship he /she has with any entity producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients, during the past 24 months. All planners, reviewers and speakers have also been asked to disclose any payments accepted for this lecture from any entity besides Sheppard Pratt, and if there will be discussion of any products, services or off-label uses of product(s) during this presentation.

Anya Shumilina, Psy.D., LCSW, BCN, & Brie Scolaro, LMSW, report that they have no relationships with any entity producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients, during the past 24 months. They will not discuss any products, services, or off-label uses in this presentation.

Event Planners/Reviewers Disclosures: The following event planners and/or reviewers are reported as having no financial interest, arrangement or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients, during the past 24 months: Todd Peters, MD, Deepak Prabhakar, MD, Elizabeth Ryznar, MD, MSc, Louis Marino, MD, Ehsan Syed, MD, Devi Bhuyan, PhD, Faith Dickerson, PhD, Carrie Etheridge, LCSW-C, Tom Flis, LCPC, Stacey Garnett, RN, MSN, Octavia Coit, MN, Heather Billings, RN, Lisa Illum, MLIS, MEd, and Jennifer Tornabene.

Psychologist Statement: Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a sponsor of continuing education. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity.  Sheppard Pratt designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 contact hours for Psychologists.

Social Worker Statement: Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners of Maryland to offer continuing education for Social Workers.  Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity. This activity is approved for 1.5 contact hours in Category I credits for Social Workers.

Counselor Statement:  Sheppard Pratt has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5098.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  Sheppard Pratt is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.  This activity is available for 1.5 NBCC clock hours.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 ACEP NBCC clock hours
  • 1.50 Category I credits for Social Workers
  • 1.50 Psychologists
  • 1.50 Participation
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This presentation will be an ONLINE VIRTUAL LIVE broadcast on March 24, 2023, from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET. While this activity is LIVE and can only be viewed during the time specified, the evaluation will be available online until April 21, 2023. Go to the Register tab above to learn how to participate for continuing education credit, watch the broadcast and download the slides.

 

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Windows PC: 500-MHz Pentium II; Windows XP or higher; 128 MB RAM; Video Card at least 64MB of video memory; Sound Card at least 16-bit; Macromedia Flash Player 10 or higher, audio playback with speakers for programs with video content; Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 7.0+, Safari 1.0+, Google Chrome, or Opera
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