(HS Testard 055155 2025) LGBTQ+ Clients: Queer Affirmative Strategies to Address Sexual and Gender Identity
Tracking # 20-1315431
Course overview
With the variety of terms and ideas in today's LGBTQ+ culture, it's easy to feel lost in the complexity of sexual and gender identity, while also feeling overwhelmed by the fear of inadvertently offending your client somehow. But it doesn't have to be this way! Aaron Testard is here to bring you the latest research and trends in sexual and gender identity issues. This training will give you: Tools and knowledge to confidently work with clients on any part of the sexuality-gender spectrum Clear strategies to comfortably engage clients around cultural norms, gender, sex, relationships, and terminology A navigation map to tailor treatment approaches each step of the way in the client's self-discovery process Build trust and credibility with your LGBTQ+ clients by expanding your knowledge of this ever-evolving population.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III
Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Aaron Testard maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Aaron Testard is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the Gaylesta, the Bay Area Open Minds; Kink and Poly Aware Therapists Association, the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counseling, and the World Professional Association of Transgender Health.