Prevalence and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-PTSUDLGBTQC

Hours: 1.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Explain the etiology and prevalence of substance use disorders in the LGBTQ+ community.
Identify at least three factors that contribute to higher substance use rates in the LGBTQ+ community as well as protective factors.
List up to five evidence-based methods behavioral health professionals can use to provide effective, affirming care to clients who identify as LGBTQ+.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Substance Use in the LGBTQ+ Community

Meet Dane

Substance Use in the LGBTQ+ Community

Explanation of Terms

Multiple Identities and Needs

Pronouns

Quick Check

Substances of Use

Patterns by Race and Ethnicity

Review

Summary

Section 3: Risk and Protective Factors

Meet Maya

The Minority Stress Model

Homophobia, Transphobia, and Discrimination

Internalized Homophobia and Transphobia

Intimate Partner Violence

Violence Against Transgender People of Color

Family Rejection

Coming Out

Community Involvement

Quick Check

HIV/AIDS

Suicide Prevalence

Access to Treatment

Review: Remember Maya?

Summary

Section 4: Effective Treatment Models and Limitations

Meet Lisa

Competent Care for LGBTQ+ People

Trauma-Informed Treatment

Motivation and the Stages of Change

Harm Reduction

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Seeking Safety

Quick Check

The Matrix Model

Group Therapy

12-Step Programs and Peer Support

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Stephanie L. Furness-Kraft, LCSW, CCTP

Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Professional Writing from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and has particular interest in resilience and secondary traumatic stress among behavioral health providers. The majority of Stephanie’s work has included behavioral health counseling and medical case management. Stephanie served as part of the National Health Service Corps from 2016-2018, providing outpatient counseling to underserved populations including military service members and their families. Stephanie has designed and delivered training on many topics such as LGBTQIA+ sensitivity, youth suicide prevention, and how to provide in-community services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Psychologists; Intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.