Cost: $195/person

March 2026

March 23
9:00-4:00 (EST)

May 2026

May 6
9:00-4:00 (EST)

6 Hr. LGBTQ+ Inclusive Coaching

This *NEW* RCU training program exposes participants to best practices when working with LGBTQ+ clients, and challenges participants to explore their personal and professional biases in a safe environment. While many providers state they are “LGBTQ+ affirming” (validating clients' experiences and holding space for them to explore the complexities of these social identities),” studies show that many LGBTQ+ individuals face adverse experiences when seeking healthcare. Systemic discrimination puts LGBTQ+ people at a heightened risk of experiencing mental health challenges, with rates of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders two to three times higher than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. Most vulnerable are LGBTQ+ youth, for whom the leading cause of death is suicide.

Course Description:
This highly interactive, 6-hour discussion-based workshop will explore the unique experiences of the LGBTQ+ populations through the lens of our role as support professionals and what awareness and practices we can engage in to best serve them. Throughout the training, participants will have the opportunity to apply evidence-based coaching strategies and tools relevant to their work with individuals living with substance use disorder who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. This class incorporates first-hand experiences of LGBTQ+ community members.

This skills-based training will focus on:

• Exploring personal and cultural bias and its impact

• How to use high-level communication skills

• Motivational Interviewing to elicit client preferences

• Ethical responsibilities of Recovery Coaches

• Creating environments and processes that are LGBTQ+ inclusive

• Practice applying coaching skills within LGBTQ+ supportive relationships

This RCU Zoom/Virtual Training is approved by NYCB for CARC Elective Hours and CRPA and CARC Renewal Hours. It is also pending approval by ASAP NYS for Social Work CE’s and by OASAS for CASAC, CPP and CPS Renewal CE’s.

Participants must have access to both audio and video connection preferably via laptop/computer.

Cancellation Policy

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A Resource for those who are victims of employment discrimination. Please note RCU neither endorses nor receives compensation from this resource. Please be sure to vet any resource before contacting:

https://employeejustice.com/lgbtq-discrimination-in-the-workplace/