Presenter: Zander Keig, LCSW
2 CEs
When working with sexual and gender minority veterans, it helps to understand military culture and the active-duty experience. For example, the experience of a lesbian serving prior to the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Don’t Pursue (repealed in 2011) in the US Army is vastly different from a trans female serving under the current Department of Defense Open Transgender Service Policy (2016) in the US Navy.
2 CEs
Presenter: Zander Keig, LCSW
2 CEs
Recorded Webinar
$60
Maximum Registration for the Live Event: 100
Licensed therapists who work in nonprofits price is $40 (Use coupon code: lgbtqvetnp at checkout)
Student/pre-licensed price is $20 (Use coupon code: lgbtqvetpre at checkout)
You can also get access to this course and all other courses with our memberships:
Course Description
Abstract:
When working with sexual and gender minority veterans, it helps to understand military culture and the active-duty experience. For example, the experience of a lesbian serving prior to the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Don’t Pursue (repealed in 2011) in the US Army is vastly different from a trans female serving under the current Department of Defense Open Transgender Service Policy (2016) in the US Navy.
Whether a veteran seeks mental health and/or medical care services at a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility or not, knowing that the VHA has made tremendous strides toward providing LGBT veterans with culturally competent care may increase the likelihood that the veteran will access their entitled benefits.
Learning Objectives:
After this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify and address barriers to self-recognition as a veteran for LGBTQ service members
- Explain differences between discharge types from active-duty service and their implications on mental health
- Describe the psychological impact of DADT (Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Don’t Pursue) and its repeal on LGB and T service members
- Discuss how the Transgender Open Service policy and Ban on Transgender Service members has influenced transgender and gender nonbinary service members and veterans
2 CEs
Presenter
Zander Keig, the 2020 NASW National Social Worker of the Year, is a community-builder and leader who is committed to justice for transgender people. A proud Disabled Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard where he served for two years, Zander has honed his collaborative and clinical skills over the last 30 years. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, California, Kentucky, and Tennessee, currently working remotely as an Emotional Wellness Coach and Facilitator, Clinical Certification Consultation, and Conflict Management Trainer.
$60
Licensed therapists who work in nonprofits price is $40 (Use coupon code: lgbtqvetnp at checkout)
Student/pre-licensed price is $20 (Use coupon code: lgbtqvetpre at checkout)
You can also get access to this course and all other courses with our memberships:
Testimonials
It was an overall great course, I liked all the information about the VA as that is an area I didn’t know much about. Maybe a little bit more multi-media interaction
Impression was that they utilized a great resource and enjoyed hearing from someone within the LGBTQ community.
It was a very informative structure. Due to the nature of the structure nothing could have been improved.
Additional Information
Instruction Level
This course is meant for an intermediate to advanced audience.
Who should Attend
Psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists and social workers.
Format
Recorded webinar recorded in January 2022.
Completion Requirements
To get CE credit, you will need to take the post-test with at least 80% score to receive your certificate for the homestudy course.
Financial Support
The Affirmative Couch pays course presenters for their teaching. There is no other financial support for this course.
Conflict of Interest
There is no reported conflict of interest or outside commercial support for this course.
Contact Information
For any inquiries related to subject matter, problem resolution, corrections, grievances, or anything else, please contact us.
Accommodations
The Affirmative Couch will work to accommodate reasonable accommodations requests. Requests can be emailed with “accommodation request” in the subject line. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Continuing Education Approvals
The Affirmative Couch, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Affirmative Couch, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
$60
Licensed therapists who work in nonprofits price is $40 (Use coupon code: lgbtqvetnp at checkout)
Student/pre-licensed price is $20 (Use coupon code: lgbtqvetpre at checkout)
You can also get access to this course and all other courses with our memberships:
Course Outline
$60.00
