SWRK205
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SOCIAL WORK WITH LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITES
Course Description
This course provides foundation knowledge and prepares students for culturally competent practice with
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer+ (LGBTQ+) communities. The first part of the course
explores the historical experiences of LGBTQ+ people from both a sociopolitical and policy perspective.
The remaining section of the course focuses on current practice considerations impacting individuals and
families. This includes concepts related to LGBTQ+ identity, coming-out, gender expression,
intersectionality, stigma and discrimination (both interpersonal and systemic), health, mental health,
substance use, familial issues. Key areas of focus include how to advocate, affirm, engage, and effectively
practice in a culturally responsive manner, while exploring risk and protective factors within the contexts
of school, home, health care, and communities. Practice techniques, clinical interventions, ethical
considerations, legal issues, and resources for support and information will be explored.
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer+ (LGBTQ+) communities. The first part of the course
explores the historical experiences of LGBTQ+ people from both a sociopolitical and policy perspective.
The remaining section of the course focuses on current practice considerations impacting individuals and
families. This includes concepts related to LGBTQ+ identity, coming-out, gender expression,
intersectionality, stigma and discrimination (both interpersonal and systemic), health, mental health,
substance use, familial issues. Key areas of focus include how to advocate, affirm, engage, and effectively
practice in a culturally responsive manner, while exploring risk and protective factors within the contexts
of school, home, health care, and communities. Practice techniques, clinical interventions, ethical
considerations, legal issues, and resources for support and information will be explored.