Unifying science, education and service to transform lives Module 13 Case Examples: Counselor Competence in Treating LGBT Clients A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals First Edition

Unifying science, education and services to transform lives. A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse for LGBT Individuals Clinicians Guide, Part 2 of 2 Counselor Competence in Treating LGBT Clients Learning Objectives: How counselors can become more aware of their bias and how to manage them How to provide good quality, fair, ethical, and competent treatment to LGBT clients How to provide LGBT-sensitive treatment Considerations for treating LGBT criminal justice clients Power Point Slide #13-1, n33

Unifying science, education and services to transform lives. A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse for LGBT Individuals Clinicians Guide, Part 2 of 2 Power Point Slide #13-2, n34 Guidelines for Counselor Competence – Do’s Do create safety for LGBT clients. Do know the population. Read and learn about LGBT community and culture. Do create an atmosphere that is supportive. Do acknowledge clients’ significant others and encourage their participation in treatment. Do be guided by your LGBT clients. Listen to what they say is comfortable for them. Do get training to help you become less heterosexist and increase your knowledge and understanding.

Unifying science, education and services to transform lives. A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse for LGBT Individuals Clinicians Guide, Part 2 of 2 Don’t s Don’t label your clients. Don’t pressure clients to come out. Respect their sense of where they are in this process and their need to feel safe. Don’t ignore significant others and family members. Don’t interpret on behalf of the client, e.g., “It must be hard being a lesbian,” or “You must be angry because your parents don’t accept your being a person of transgender experience.” Instead, follow your client’s lead. Power Point Slide #13-3, n35

Unifying science, education and services to transform lives. A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse for LGBT Individuals Clinician’s Guide: Part 2 of 2 Case Studies How are common myths and stereotypes relevant to this case? What are the key challenges facing this client? What interventions would you suggest? Rita Andrea Andrea David Amber Greg Power Point Slide # 13-4, n36