Event Overview

Providing high‑quality, inclusive, and affirming services to LGBTQ+ individuals is essential to ethical and patient‑centered behavioral health practice. This training will introduce participants to the core principles of gender‑affirming care, explore barriers faced by LGBTQ+ communities in integrated health settings, and provide practical tools and modalities to enhance clinical and organizational responsiveness.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify 2–3 local and national resources that support LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing.
• Define gender‑affirming care within integrated behavioral and medical contexts.
• Recognize barriers to care affecting specific LGBTQ+ populations and strategies to address them.

Claudia Jean-Pierre is a licensed clinical therapist with 15+ years of experience providing mental health services in integrated primary care and outpatient settings. She utilizes trauma‑informed care and incorporates modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Relational‑Cultural Therapy, CBT, and outdoor experiential approaches.

Claudia has extensive experience supporting LGBTQ+ community members, individuals living with HIV, and clients with complex mental health needs. She also serves as a field liaison and supervisor, helping student interns and non‑traditional learners succeed in academic and professional environments. Her work is grounded in collaboration, practical skill‑building, and culturally responsive care.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: One and a half (1.5) Social Work CE's are available to attendees for free. Pre-registration for CE's is required via the RSVP form. All attendees seeking CE's must sign-in via the link posted to the chat and stay for the full event duration. Attendees will be able to download their certificate upon completion of the event quiz and evaluation. Learn about more upcoming WSU Social Work CE Events and Online Courses.

SPONSOR: This training is supported by the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Grant (BHWET), which works to increase the comprehensiveness of patient care, especially in medically underserved communities and the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training - Children, Adolescents, and Young Adult (BHWET-CAY) Program for Professionals, training MSW and PMHNP students to increase the supply and distribution of behavioral health providers in rural and underserved communities to address the behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 16-25). BHWET and BHWET-CAY are funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

RSVP's are required by no later than February 16, 2026. The Zoom link will be provided upon completion of the RSVP. Space is limited.