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Affirming Care & Queer Mental Health: A Learning Series
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LGBTQ+ Mental Health: Historic and Present-Day Challenges

Total Credits: 1.0 including 1 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practices CEs

Bundle(s):
S25 BHWISE Courses
Categories:
100 Children & Adolescents |  200 Adults, Couples & Families |  Special Offers |  900 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice
Instructor:
Kevin Waldorf-Cruz, DSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Duration:
1 Hour
Dates
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Description

The history of queer mental health in the U.S. has been a complex journey. Over the past several decades, significant advancements in psychology, counseling, and social work have helped shift the paradigm toward supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in living more visible and liberated lives. In this workshop, we will explore key historical milestones and examine current challenges in supporting queer mental health.

 

This workshop is in accordance and in compliance with the NASW standards with a focus on the principles of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence; and the standard of responsibilities to clients, to colleagues, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work profession, and to the broader society. 

Maryland: This workshop is in compliance with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.03.06.A(5). This workshop meets the requirement for Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (COMAR 10.42.06.03.A.(1)(d)) with a focus on social justice and cultural humility.   

District of Columbia: This workshop is in compliance with the District of Columbia Board of Social Work 17-70-7008.4. 

  • This meets the continuing education requirement for DC Public Health Priorities in the following topic: 10. Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and healthcare. 
  • Alternatively, this workshop also meets the LGBTQ+ requirement. 
  • You cannot use this workshop to satisfy both requirements.   

Instructor

Kevin Waldorf-Cruz, DSW, LICSW, LCSW-C Related Seminars and Products

Dr. Kevin Waldorf-Cruz, DSW, LICSW, LCSW-C (he/they) is the Director of Behavioral Health Practice at Whitman-Walker Health. He started his career here as a volunteer in the food bank in 1995 and shortly after began a clinical path as a behavioral health intern in 1998. He was moved by working with people living with HIV and especially newcomer asylees who faced barriers to accessing health care. Kevin completed his MSW from the Catholic University of America with a focus on trauma-informed care and his doctorate in social work from the University of Southern California with a focus on human-centered management and gender affirming support for transgender youth and families. Kevin’s focus at Whitman-Walker Health has been around trauma informed care; gender affirming care; inclusive, whole-person care for adults and adolescents; integrated behavioral health; graduate education and training; and peer support for LGBTQ seniors. In his free time, Kevin has taught yoga and meditation for over 20 years and has been trained in many modalities of holistic healing.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify major historical events that have shaped LGBTQ+ mental health care in the U.S.
  • Understand the evolving role of psychology, counseling, and social work in affirming queer identities.
  • Recognize ongoing mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals today.
  • Discuss strategies for promoting inclusive, culturally competent, and affirming mental health support.

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

 

American Psychological Association. (2021). APA Resolution on Supporting Sexual and Gender Diverse People and Communities in the United States. https://www.apa.org/about/policy/resolution-sexual-gender-diversity

Drescher, J. (2015). Out of DSM: Depathologizing homosexuality. Behavioral Sciences, 5(4), 565–575. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs5040565

Grant, J. M., Mottet, L. A., Tanis, J., Harrison, J., Herman, J. L., & Keisling, M. (2011). Injustice at Every Turn: A Report of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey. National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/resources/NTDS_Report.pdf

Tate, D. P., Ledbetter, J. N., & Youssef, C. P. (2019). Mental health in LGBTQ populations: A review of contemporary literature. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 23(2), 132–149. https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2019.1568945

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 1 Category I Continuing Education Units. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education. 

 

ASWB Information 

University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education, #1611, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 2/11/2024-2/11/2027.  

To receive ACE credit, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be given for partial attendance. 

 

Certificate Access

To access the evaluation and certificate, click on the orange certificate button in your CPE account. Once you complete the evaluation, access to the certificate will be available.  

Live Interactive Webinars (Cat I) and Live Webinars (Cat II) - Allow up to 30 minutes post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

In Person Trainings - Please allow five (5) business days post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

 

Please refer to the tab "Live Interactive Webinar Policies & FAQs" for UMSSW Office of CPE policies regarding all live interactive webinar related matters. Contact our office at cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu for more information.  

Evaluation

Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.  

After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.

Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

 

Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $25, which includes CE credit.  

Refunds and credits will not be offered for this event. 

For more information, please read the general policies on our website.  

 

Live Interactive Webinar Platforms

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS

The Office of Continuing Professional Education hosts Live Interactive Webinars through Zoom. This platform offers a high quality and user-friendly webinar platform for our registrants.

System Requirements:

  • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher; MacOS 9 or higher; Android 4.0 or higher.
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome; Firefox 10.0 or higher.

Our system is not compatible with the Safari web browser.

  • Broadband Internet Connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

**Please have your device charging at all times to ensure that your device does not lose power during the webinar.

Course Interaction Requirements:

To participate in Live Interactive Webinars, you MUST have a device that allows you to view the presentation on screen and hear the instructor at all times. We do not allow participants to call-in from their phones or mobile devices and solely listen to the presentation. Participation in Live Interactive Webinars is mandatory.

Our webinar policies can be found on our website by clicking here.

Webinar Policies & FAQs

Click The Link to View The Webinar Policies & FAQs

https://umbsswcpe.ce21.com/Page/live-interactive-webinar-procedures-policies-4129

 

 

Code of Conduct

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.

 

Expectations for Participant Engagement:

In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and the University of Maryland Baltimore Code of Conduct, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.

All participants in the training program are expected to:

  • Engage actively in the learning process and show respect for the opinions and contributions of others.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in both attitude and behavior, maintaining respect for instructors, peers, and the training environment.
  • Maintain open communication by expressing concerns or disagreements constructively and respectfully.
  • Follow the guidelines and expectations provided by instructors and facilitators.
  • Support a collaborative learning environment where all participants feel valued and safe to contribute.

 

Instructors and CPE staff reserve the right to dismiss participants who do not adhere to ethical/professional principles and standards. If removed, CEs will be adjusted to reflect the time attended, unless otherwise specified. 

ADA Accommodations

If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.  

Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.  

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