(HS Vara 058812 2022) Fostering Connection with Specific Interventions: Treating the LGBTQ+ Client Through Their Eating...
Tracking # 20-942962
Course overview
Emerging research suggests that individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ may be at higher risk of experiencing body image concerns and disordered eating alongside barriers to appropriate treatment. This session focuses on understanding the challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals face so that we can create safer spaces that invite them to heal. We will review specific interventions that can help connect LGBTQ+ individuals to recovery in ways that are relevant to their journey.
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 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
Speaker Disclosure:
Financial: Christine Vara is the owner of Christine Vara Therapy and a team lead with The Renfrew Center. She receives a speaker honorarium from PESI, Inc. Christine has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Christine Vara has no relevant non-financial relationships.