Chapter 1: Best Practices with Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth and Their Families, Updated 1st Edition (Mandatory) 3 CE Hours
Release Date: March 26, 2019 Expiration Date: March 31, 2024 Upon successful completion of this course, continuing education hours will be awarded as follows: Social Workers and Psychologists: 3 Hours Professional Counselors: 3 Hours
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in Greensburg, PA, as an assistant professor since 2004 and as its program director since 2009. Dr. Harvey received her MSW in 1996 and her PhD in marriage and family therapy in 2007, both from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY. In addition to her academic appointments, Dr. Harvey has had more than 15 years of clinical experience, including as a family therapist, support group facilitator, crisis counselor, and health education coordinator. She maintains private family therapy practices in Beverly, MA, Syracuse, NY, and Greensburg, PA. Dr. Harvey has written extensively and presented throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico on topics related to sexual identity, sexual health, and gay and lesbian youth. Rebecca G. Harvey has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Behavioral Health Planner: Lys Hunt, MSW, LICSW The planner who worked on this continuing education activity have disclosed that they have no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. ● Provide required personal information and payment information. ● Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation. ● Print your Certificate of Completion. Sponsorship/commercial support and non-endorsement It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Mitchell Rosenwald, PhD, LCSW, is an associate professor of social work at Barry University in Miami Shores, FL. He received his MSW and PhD in social work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore, his MA in sociology from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY, and his BA in sociology and economics from Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD. Dr. Rosenwald has worked with children and families and co-facilitated youth groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. He has presented on key issues in adolescent development for this population and his publication topics include practice with the LGBT population in child welfare settings and psychotherapy groups. He is the co- author of Advocating for Children in Foster and Kinship Care. Mitchell Rosenwald has disclosed that he has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course book. Content Editor: Rebecca G. Harvey, PhD , has been affiliated with the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Seton Hill University How to receive credit ● Read the entire course online or in print. ● Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete: ○ A mandatory test (a passing score of 75 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity. Disclaimer The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative Disclosures Resolution of conflict of interest
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Differentiate the family therapy models used with LGB youth and their families. Identify additional interventions for LGB youth and their families.
Discuss lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth development. Explain contemporary challenges facing LGB youth and their families. Course overview While lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth have always existed, it is only within the past few decades that their visibility
as a population, and a fuller exploration into their development, have been the focus of psychological and social inquiry.
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