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LGBTQIA+ History and Historical Trauma. | In this course, we will examine the historical emergence and construction of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender identities and beyond, beginning with indigenous identities in the pre-colonized world, moving into the 19th and 20th century in the United States and abroad. This course will explore historical trauma and its definitions and origins. Historical trauma, poly-victimization, intergenerational trauma, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and cultural violence will be studied in relation to mental health practice and community well-being. This course will study the impact of conquest, colonization, and genocide on oppressed cultural populations and will expose students to practices aimed at mediating the psycho-emotional impact of historical trauma.
LGBTQIA+ Psychology. | This course will focus on discussions surrounding sexuality and gender diversity and how these issues and ideas are related with current psychological literature and practice. Students will study the history of psychology, stigma and discrimination in mental health, identity development, protective factors, and resilience. Treatment modalities and best practices will be explored throughout, as students critically examine how these factors shape the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people, as well as the intersectionality of other identities such as race, religion, and age.
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PROFESSIONAL INTERN TRAINING PROGRAM: PSYCHOLOGICAL & COUNSELING SERVICES FOR HIV AND LGBT POPULATIONS | Touted by several state and federal agencies as a national model for leveraging limited resources and providing both beginning and advanced levels of training to service providers, The Center’s Intern Training Program has existed since 1987. The training environment provides direct benefits for both consumers and the larger health services community. The utilization of advanced level interns maximizes cost-effectiveness and increases the amount of services we are able to provide. The continual exposure to recent theory and research, as well as the optimism and dedication of new staff, elevate service delivery standards beyond that which many other community-based agencies can reasonably expect. Further, The Center provides important training in LGBT and HIV/AIDS service delivery to new social workers, psychologists and counselors, expanding their professional awareness of the needs of these consumers and increasing the number of trained professionals available to meet those needs.
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The College Guide for LGBTQ Students | LGBTQ students face a unique set of challenges in college. This guide is focused on helping those students face those challenges and providing them with the resources to do so.