LGBTQIA+ Addictions

Asher Hung, MA, AMFT

6 CEs

Recorded Webinar

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Abstract:

LGBTQIA+ addiction is disproportionately prevalent and unique from endosex-hetero-cisgender addictions. Destructive behaviors in the LGBTQIA+ population range from alcohol and substance abuse to disordered eating, sex/love/abuse/porn addiction, and even high-risk or criminal behaviors. LGBTQIA+ people face unique challenges when seeking recovery from addictive substances and behaviors. Affirmative clinicians benefit from an understanding of the relationship between minority stressors and trauma in order to provide affirming care. In this course, we will explore unique causes for LGBTQIA+ people as well as the unique manners of use. We will discuss the perpetuating role of LGBTQIA+ culture as well as how our clients may move through the phases of change. Finally, we will explore therapeutic adjustments to enable better outcomes in cessation and sustainable recovery. The influences of internalized homo-/trans-/bi-phobias and intersectionality with racism, misogyny and socio-economic oppression will be discussed. We will examine prevalence, predispositions, identifying factors, relapse support, vulnerabilities in recovery, and a multitude of interventions including awareness of triggering situations and people, learning how to use social support, integration of the “good” and “bad” self, finding focus on motivation over problem resolution, and exploring pre-lapse and recovery from relapse. You will be provided with a toolkit of practical guides, psychoeducational models of recovery and change, and client worksheets. Application of these principles will be explored through case examples.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify at least 2 unique factors influencing LGBTQIA+ predisposition to addictive behaviors
Identify at least 2 supportive factors in sustainable recovery
Describe at least 2 signs and symptoms of unacknowledged addiction
Utilize at least 2 interventions for motivating a decision for cessation and recovery

About the Presenter

Asher Hung, MA, AMFT (he/him/his) - My approach involves non-critical interest in your strengths, circumstances and goals. I like to know how you came to this place in your life and where you’d like to go. I'm very conversational, honest, and direct while I deeply value kindness. I have deepened sensitivities to LGBQIA+ and transgender people as well as fellow people in recovery.

Price:

$150 for licensed

$120 for licensed in non-profit organization (Use coupon code at checkout: LGBTQIAADD30)

$75 for pre-licensed (Use Coupon Code at checkout: LGBTQIAADD75)

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Testimonials

Ashers understanding of addiction and optimism for recovery is infections.

During this course I was able to gain more insight into how to support my LGBTQIA Clients who are dealing with addiction.

The content in the course was extremely useful and I learned a great deal.

Additional Information

Instruction Level
This course is meant for an intermediate to advanced audience.

Who should Attend
Psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists and social workers.

Format
Live, virtual presentation with the opportunity for interaction with the presenter. This course will be available as a recorded homestudy approximately two weeks after the event.

Zoom Link
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Financial Support

Presenters are compensated by the Affirmative Couch for the courses they teach. There is no other financial support for this course.

Conflict of Interest

There is no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support for this course.

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