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3 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practices CEs
This course is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community and foster more inclusive, affirming environments in their practice or organization. Through an intersectional and justice-centered lens, participants will explore key concepts, terminology, and identities commonly associated with the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
Participants will gain practical tools for building authentic rapport with LGBTQIA+ individuals and examine the historical and present-day barriers faced by this community—including systemic discrimination, social stigma, and inequitable access to services. The course will also address how implicit bias, and organizational culture can unintentionally marginalize LGBTQIA+ clients, and guide learners through the process of identifying and dismantling these barriers within their own settings.
Finally, the course will connect the dots between individual practice and broader social justice issues, equipping learners to be active allies and advocates for LGBTQIA+ equity in both professional and personal spheres.
Learning Objectives:
Define at least 10 key terms and identities commonly used within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Describe at least three effective strategies for building rapport and trust with LGBTQIA+ individuals in professional settings.
Identify a minimum of five systemic or social barriers commonly faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals when accessing services.
Assess their own organization’s policies and practices to identify areas that may unintentionally exclude or marginalize LGBTQIA+ clients or staff.
Analyze how implicit bias can influence decision-making and service delivery for LGBTQIA+ populations.
Apply inclusive, affirming language and behavior in simulated or real-world client scenarios.
Develop an actionable plan to address at least two barriers or gaps in their workplace related to LGBTQIA+ inclusivity.
Evaluate the relationship between LGBTQIA+ equity and broader social justice movements and articulate their role in advocacy efforts.
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 cultural humility and implicit bias.
Audience: Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists, anyone interested in the topic.
Location: Virtual
Sponsored By: University of Maryland School of Social Work
Cost: $70.00-$90.00
For questions, email cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu