Therapists working with LGBTQ+ clients face ethical and clinical complexities, and this course helps you handle them. We examine core ethical issues, including informed consent, confidentiality and implicit bias, and stress affirming, inclusive care. You will build understanding of the mental health challenges LGBTQ+ clients often meet, such as minority stress, discrimination and identity exploration. Case studies, discussion and practical strategies show how to create a safe, supportive space that builds resilience and well-being. By the end, you will feel more sure of how to combine ethical best practices with culturally responsive care.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Define “ethical practice” in relation to LGBTQ+ clients
- Identify barriers to ethical care
- Describe best practices in serving the LGBTQ+ community
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Define “ethical practice” in relation to LGBTQ+ clients
- Defining “ethics”
- Defining “best practices”
- Exploring identities
Objective #2: Identify barriers to ethical care
- Minority Stress Model
- Dual relationships
- Trauma
Objective #3: Describe best practices in serving the LGBTQ+ community
- How to be trauma-informed
- How to manage dual relationships
- Exploring implicit bias
- Developing cultural humility
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Ethics asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 Ethics continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: May 24, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Ethics continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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