0. Module 15 Training and Education
A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals
First Edition

1. Training and Education
Learning Objectives:
Understand training and educational issues related to serving LGBT clients
Know guidelines for effective training programs
Know how to facilitate a segment of an LGBT training curriculum
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2. Developing a LGBT Training Program
• Raise awareness of culturally specific issues and the sensitivity of all involved persons.
• Identify and become fluent in LGBT-appropriate and sensitive language.
• Implement explicit nondiscrimination policies and procedures.
• Develop skills to support LGBT individuals in substance abuse treatment services.
• Compile a resource list of local, regional, and national support services.
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3. Some Tips for Providing Staff Training
4. Other Resources:
Local LGBT community organization newsletter;
Brochures from LGBT groups and organizations;
a list of LGBT 12-Step meetings.
5. LGBT Cultural Items
6. Assessment and Follow-up
1. Facilitating Controversial
Material
2. Trainer’s Identity:
Openly identified LGBT professional;
experienced heterosexually identified colleague
3. Objections to Homosexuality
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