A Mental Health Professional's Guide to LGBTQ Allyship and Gender Pronouns
On-Demand Pre-Recorded
In part I of this two-hour training, participants will learn about the lived experience of LGBTQ+ people, research-supported best practices, and how they can better support the LGBTQ+ community as an active ally. The course begins with discussing sexual orientation and gender identity, including important LGBTQ terminology. Next it will touch on how to create a positive and welcoming environment in your organization or practice. Finally LGBTQ+ allyship best practices will be discussed with specific examples and recommendations.
Part II of the training will take you through the ins and outs of understanding gender pronouns and why they’re important. The presenter will discuss the history of gender pronouns and give examples of the uses of gender-inclusive pronouns. Gender pronoun best practices will be discussed and gender-neutral pronoun practice activities will be provided.
*Please note: this course includes 1 hour from the previously available 1-hour On-Demand "Gender Inclusive Pronouns Training". If you previously completed the 1-hour Gender Inclusive Pronouns Training, and are interested in this updated 2-hour course, please contact us at info@marylandceu.com.
Target Audience
Mental health professionals including social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, licensed addictions counselors.
Course Level
Beginner
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Course Instructor
Gregory Brightbill, EdD, MBA
Dr. Gregory A. Brightbill (pronouns he/they) is a servant leader with extensive experience in higher education, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and non-profit leadership. Dr. Brightbill believes that advocacy, learning, and personal growth cannot occur in a vacuum and that allyship and social change require empathy, relationships, dedication, and action.
In their professional work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Dr. Brightbill serves in student affairs supporting the educational, professional, and identity-based needs of health and human services students pursuing graduate and professional degrees. Outside of his role at UMB, Dr. Brightbill is the owner of Bright Baltimore, LLC, a training and consulting company located in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in LGBTQ+ advocacy and leadership, and serves on the Board of Directors for GLSEN (pronounced Glisen) Maryland, which is an education and advocacy organization specializing in the needs of k-12 Queer youth in Maryland Schools. In other areas of his life, Dr. Brightbill continues to be a passionate thought leader in education and LGBTQ+ activism, publishing op-eds supporting LGBTQ+ rights and being locally featured as an expert on issues and legislation impacting LGBTQ+ people and higher education.
Course Objectives
After attending this training, participants will be able to...
Identify the basic terms included in LGBTQ+
Differentiate between gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation
Recall basic best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusion
Show a better understanding of the LGBTQ+ identity and experience
Describe the importance of gender pronouns and their proper usage for all individuals.
Use and incorporate gender pronoun best practices into their everyday life.
Demonstrate the use of gender-neutral and gender-inclusive pronouns
Course Agenda
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CE Information
CE Credit Hour Information
National Approvals
ASWB Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Provider
Maryland CEU Institute, #1816, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Maryland CEU Institute maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 05/04/2023 – 05/04/2026.
Social workers completing this course receive 2.0 continuing education credits.
NBCC - National Board for Certified Counselors
Maryland CEU Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7347. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Maryland CEU Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
2.0 NBCC Home Study Credit Hours
State-Level Approvals
Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Authorized Sponsor
Maryland CEU Institute/Optimal Life Solutions, LLC is an authorized sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners under the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland and maintains full responsibility for this program. To learn more about CE requirements and Category I and II activities please visit the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Website.
2.0 Category II Maryland Social Work Credit Hours
District of Columbia Board of Social Work
Maryland CEU Institute has received approval to provide continuing education credit hours through the DC Board of Social Work.
2.0 DC Social Work LGBTQ Credit Hours
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ON-DEMAND HOME-STUDY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION​
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Course Interaction & System Requirements:
This pre-recorded video-based online course is self-paced and has no real-time or live interaction (non-interactive). The course does include video-based prompts and activities to be completed in the accompanying downloadable course workbook. Course questions can be directed to info@marylandceu.com
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System Requirements:
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Javascript enabled
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CE and Course Completion Requirements:
To earn the full CE Credit Hours and successfully complete this course participants are required to:
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Enroll in the course and complete the attendee attestation at the start of the course.
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Watch course videos in full and in order and complete course activities.
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Receive a passing score of at least 80% on all course quizzes. Quizzes may be retaken by participants.
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Complete the required course evaluation at the conclusion of the course.
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A code will be sent to participants who have completed the course and the evaluation. Using this code participants must complete the final Code Quiz at the end of the training to receive their certificate.
Refund and Cancellations:
To request a refund or cancellation please submit the required information through our Contact page. Customers may request a refund (minus admin fee) or credit towards another training within 14 days after course purchase AND if they have not watched/completed more than 5 videos, lessons, or activities in the course. Please visit our Terms of Service for full refund and cancellation policies.
Accommodations:
Please email info@marylandceu.com or submit a Contact form to request an accommodation at least 30 days prior to the training you wish to attend.
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Complaints or Grievances:
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Emailing concerns to info@marylandceu.com
An email will be sent to acknowledge receipt and complaints will be responded to within 30 days. For full MD CEU Institute Grievance policy information visit our Terms of Service page.