Community Webinar: Building LGBTQIA2S+ Cultural Competency – An Introductory Workshop for Social Workers

Date and Time: September 30; 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

**Please note this session is hosted by NASW MA. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to CMedinaAdames.naswma@socialworkers.org.

Join NASW-MA for a 90-minute virtual workshop designed to support social workers in deepening their understanding of LGBTQIA2S+ communities and building affirming, equity-centered practices. Whether you’re just beginning your learning journey or looking to refresh your knowledge, this introductory session will explore foundational concepts and real-world strategies for creating safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQIA2S+ communities, with a particular focus on transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex (TGDI) individuals. Participants will leave better equipped with practical tools, language tips, and deeper insight to better support LGBTQIA2S+ communities in both macro and clinical settings.

This introductory workshop approaches LGBTQIA2S+ cultural competency through an intersectional lens and takes into account how race, gender, disability, class, and other identities shape community members’ lived experiences and influence access to affirming care.

This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CEUs for Social Work in the following categories: Anti-discrimination, Cross-cultural practice.

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Learning objectives: 

• Define foundational LGBTQIA2S+ identity terms and concepts relevant to affirming practice.
• Recognize how cisheteronormativity and systemic inequities impact LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
• Apply affirming language and respond effectively when harm occurs, including misgendering, deadnaming, or stereotyping.

Presented by:

Kris Berg, MSW, E&I Strategist & Consultant, Rose & Berg Consulting

Cost:

$15 for NASW members

$35 for non-members