Part One

This workshop will help participants to understand basic terminology, understand WV law and some federal law related to sexual orientation and gender identity while looking at a select few landmark court cases, and learn techniques that provide respect to everyone regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. Anyone that has a desire to learn some basic biology, terminology, policies, and strategies for providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals should find this workshop helpful.

Learning Objectives (content spans across both sessions)

Understand terminology, biology and policy related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Understand some history of the civil rights movement related to LGBTQ+ by exploring some landmark court cases.
Learn strategies for transforming a work setting into a safe space for LGBTQ+.

CEUs Offered

1.5 CEUs for WV LPC and Addictions through MUSHTAC.

1.5 Social Work CEUs offered in partnership with WVAAPP.

Presenter

Selina Vickers, MA, LSW is the Adolescent Health Initiative Coordinator for SESC (Southern Educational Services Cooperative). Selina received her Masters in Counseling from WV Graduate College and her Bachelors in Biology and Recreation from Berea College. Selina has worked as a counselor in a school based setting, as well as in outpatient youth and family counseling. She is a technical assistant for schools and communities around adolescent health issues. Selina strongly believes in developing positive relationships with youth and role modeling positive relationships, as well as building developmental assets in families, schools, and communities. Selina is a national FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health), Green Dot (Bystander Intervention), and Youth Mental Health First Aid trainer. She is the instructor of record for several graduate courses through Concord University.

Co-Hosted By

Heather Sharp-Spinks, MSW, LICSW, ADC-S, MAC is a Therapist and Supervisor of Behavioral Health Programs for Camden Family Health as well as the immediate Past President of the Board for the WV Association for Addiction and Prevention Professionals.