LGBTQ Cultural Competence for District of Columbia Counselors (2 Hours)

This two hour, text-based home study course covers cultural competency for serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning clients, built around the content areas in DC Code 3-1205.10(b)(5).

Module 1 covers LGBTQ identities, the minority stress model, health disparities, and the DC legal context. Module 2 covers affirming counseling practice: intake and records, names and pronouns, coordinating gender-affirming care, youth and families, older adults, and clinician self-awareness. Each module includes a practical routine, a tool training, a skills practice, and DC case studies.

This course is designed around the continuing education requirements of the DC Board of Professional Counseling and is not approved or endorsed by the Board or DC Health.

Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7987. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.