Understanding and Supporting LGBTQIA2S+ People
Virtual Training Class
How do I support people who identify as LGBTQIA2S+? What do all the letters mean? What is PRIDE? What contributions have LGBTQIA2S+ people made to our world? What defines the culture? This workshop will develop and enrich your knowledge of the LGBTQIA2S+ culture, community and share the history of the struggles faced. Do you know and understand the history of the Gay Rights Movement? We will also explore what youth are experiencing in today’s political and community environment. We will learn the ‘lingo’ and gain an understanding of personal identity development, the coming out process, and examine supportive steps you can take to help people in your care and community.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn and understand the language used by and with the LGBTQIA2S+ community to enhance cultural competence and provide an inclusive environment within one’s organization
2. Develop and enrich your knowledge of the development of an LGBQ+ identity development, to better inform your professional practice.
3. Learn the history of the LGBQ+ Community and cultural movement to gain insight into the development and the struggles sometimes faced by members of the community.
4. Examine ethical considerations, personal biases, and social constructs in our daily living and work with youth; and reflect on improving one’s personal and professional inclusive excellence.
Upon completion of this course attendees will earn 2.5 Category I Contact Hours, including 2.5 LGBTQ Hours.
PLEASE NOTE:
Arrival time is 8:25am; Training is 8:30-11:00am EST
This is a live virtual training. A link will be sent to registrants by 1:00pm the day prior to the training.
Presenter: Dana Johnson, MSW, CAPSW, holds a Master's of Social Work degree and is licensed to practice social work in the State of Wisconsin. He has over 10 years of direct practice experience; particularly in the area of child welfare, supervision, agency and culture change, and administration. His areas of expertise and interest include leadership development, innovation theory, child welfare services and reform, ethics and boundaries, trauma-informed care, LGBTQ+ and diversity, and supervision in social work. Mr. Johnson is the owner and lead facilitator and trainer of Grow My Life, LLC.

Registration Fees - includes CE certificate (emailed after training)
NASW Member $50
Non-Member $65
LOCATION:
This will be a live virtual training. A link will be sent to registrants by 1:00pm the day prior to the training.
Registration deadline: March 19, 2025
PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY:
If you choose the "Bill Me" option during checkout, please mail payment within 7 days of registering in order to hold your seat. You will receive a confirmation email with your purchase information following checkout; this will serve as your invoice, no other invoices will be provided.
Checks should be made out to NASW Virginia and mailed to:
NASWVA
4860 Cox Road, Suite 200
Glen Allen, VA 23060
If a registrant cancels more than 10 days before the event, a refund will be issued by check or credit back to your credit card, minus a 10% administrative fee.
If cancelation occurs less than 10 days prior to the event, no refund will be issued but you may request a credit towards a future training to be used within 1 year of the cancelation date. Call the Chapter Office (804-204-1339) to cancel within 10 days of the training. A request for credit may be granted at the discretion of the Executive Director in case of a documented emergency.
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE/SPECIAL NEEDS
Individuals who require assistance under the ADA for participation in this training should contact NASWVA at least 30 days prior to the start of the training. Please call the Chapter office at 804.204.1339 to discuss your needs or any concerns with a member of the staff.
Children under the age of 18 are not permitted into any NASWVA sponsored trainings or events, without prior written consent by the chapter. For special situations and/or circumstances, please call or email the chapter office.
Registration is through NASW Virginia Chapter. Register using the link below.
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