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In a diverse and rapidly changing world, where identities intersect and narratives intertwine, the journey toward providing affirmative care can feel daunting. But your continued commitment to understanding, supporting, and affirming diverse identities could save a client’s life.
When your LGBTQIA+ client is looking for relief from trauma stemming from familial rejection…is there a specific modality that will help them make more progress, quicker?
When a client comes to you hoping to explore their sexual identity…how should you facilitate a supportive and empowering environment suited for their exploration?
When your LGBTQIA+ clients encounter discrimination when trying to access adequate healthcare…are there resources or referrals you could provide?
The foundation of true affirmative care is understanding the basics of human connection and your LGBTQIA+ clients just want to feel seen, heard, and understood – maybe for the first time in their lives.
In this training, LGBTQIA+ advocate and champion, Alexa (Lexi) Mulee, LMHC, C-DBT, will take you on a journey through the modern landscape of identity, equipping you with the specialised knowledge, interventions, and evidence-based treatments you need to provide high-quality, inclusive and affirming care to all of your clients.
As a beacon of knowledge and empathy, Lexi gives a unique and intersectional perspective on affirmative care so you can gain a deeper understanding of the special needs and experiences of different members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Improve your client satisfaction, retention, and therapeutic outcomes by learning:
You have the power to make a huge different in the lives of your clients. Don’t let therapy be another space where an LGBTQIA+ client doesn’t feel safe and heard - purchase TODAY!
Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships
All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 6.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - The Ultimate Guide to Affirmative Care in the Modern Era (6.3 MB) | 36 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Alexa (Lexi) Mulee, LMHC, C-DBT, has 10+ years of working with and building client rapport within her DBT practice with the LGBTQIA+ community. As a member of the community herself, Lexi has built her career off of being able to connect with this community through affirming care techniques, genuine connection, and understanding. Understanding human connection at its basics, Lexi has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and IOP settings and has had the experiences of learning what helps the LGBTQIA+ community feel seen, heard and held. Lexi completed her undergraduate degree at Hofstra University and graduated top of her class with her master’s at University of Miami. She is a decorated presenter who has been teaching other professionals on the art of using DBT with multiple populations within the mental health community. Some areas of expertise include treating borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and substance abuse – all mostly within the LGBTQIA+ community. Lexi has made a career of connecting with a population that is historically underserved and overlooked and wants to share real techniques with you so you can have a safe therapeutic setting for all LGBTQIA+ members.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Alexa Mulee has employment relationships with Wise Mind Counseling, LLC. and Inter-Care. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Alexa Mulee is a member of the American Counseling Association.
Access never expires for this product.
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