1. GENDER AND SEXUALITY
HCC – W. LOOP
FALL 2014
MR.ALAS

2. GUEST SPEAKER: RYAN JOHNSON, LCSW
Ryan Johnson, LCSW, LCDC has worked at the Montrose Center, formerly Montrose Counseling Center, for the last 12 years. He has worked in various programs, including health education, outreach, counseling, and chemical dependency. Ryan currently works full-time on the Chemical Dependency treatment team at Montrose Center as a staff therapist. Ryan earned his masters degree from the Graduate College of Social Work at the University of Houston. Ryan additionally works part-time on the Mobile Assessment Team (MAT Team) for Kingwood Pines, West Oaks, Cypress Creek and Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire. 

3. GUEST SPEAKER
Learn current and appropriate terminology of vocabulary within LBGT populations                                                                                                     

4. GUEST SPEAKER
                                                                                                               
Participants will learn about the coming out process, history of clinical perspectives in working with LGBT clients, and LGBT trauma.

5. GUEST SPEAKER
Presenter will review congruent behaviors, attitudes, practices, and policies that come together in a system, an agency, or among professionals that enable them to work effectively in cross-cultural situations.