Description
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Understanding the role of a Social Worker when addressing the needs of gender-diverse individuals is important in an effort to improve the current disparities that exists in transgender affirming health and human care. This workshop will provide participants with valuable knowledge on the topic of gender diversity, queer theory, pronoun usage, and best practices for Social Workers.
**This workshop meets the DC Health Social Work Licensing 2 hours of LGBTQ training requirement.
This is free for current, active Field Instructors.
Instructor
Greg Brightbill joined the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) in spring 2016 as an academic coordinator and now works in the Office of Interprofessional and Student Learning and Service Initiatives (ISLSI) as its leadership education and involvement program specialist.
Brightbill’s responsibilities include the daily operation and coordination of the President’s Student Leadership Institute; assisting the UMB President’s Fellows in their White Paper Project, and developing LGBTQ+ and safe space programming for the UMB campus.
Before UMB, Brightbill worked in student services at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore and James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Va. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Frostburg State University, a Master of Education in College Student Personnel Administration degree from JMU, and a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Maryland University College. Brightbill is pursuing a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership degree from Frostburg State University with a research interest in exploring the intersection of graduate-level education and LGBTQ+ support services.
Beyond his role in ISLSI, Brightbill serves as a senator and member-at-large of the UMB Staff Senate. Also at UMB, he has led the development and implementation of workshops, lectures, and initiatives focused on LGBTQ+ populations, therefore improving the campus climate for LGBTQ+ staff, faculty, and students. In addition, Brightbill has represented the University at various events in the Maryland region, speaking about his experiences and knowledge related to safe spaces and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Brightbill believes in the vital role of being an active ally. He regularly teaches faculty, staff, and students the role of advocacy and allyship, stating that to be a true ally one must challenge complacency and actively dedicate their time and energy toward dismantling prejudice and hate.
Dawn Shafer is an LCSW-C and board approved supervisor. She completed her MSW in 2003 from San Diego State University, moving to MD directly after graduation. Dawn spent the first decade of her career at Johns Hopkins Bayview engaging in long-term psychotherapy with adults with co-occurring disorders in an outpatient setting. She then managed the Student Assistance Program at JHU, focusing on short-term counseling and program development related to student wellness. Dawn has been with the University of Maryland School of Social Work since 2014, currently serving as the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. She is also currently a doctoral candidate at UMBC's Language, Literacy and Culture program; her dissertation is entitled "Why Strengths Matter: An Exploration of Community Cultural Wealth Among First-Generation Masters Students".
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
| 8:30 |
Registration |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Lecture: |
| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Lecture (Continued) |
| 12:15 |
Questions & Adjournment |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between gender identity, birth/assigned sex, and gender expression.
- Model commonly used terminology that affirms LGBTQ+ identities.
- ·Locate introductory queer theory and basic identity development theories that pertain to transgender or gender-diverse people.
- Review current social work ethical standards as it pertains to transgender-affirming care
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $65 and includes CE credit. Registering after March 3, 2021 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
