Strategies and Support for one Who Is Coming Out
Coming out is a process that is forever ongoing. The first inkling that one's sexuality is not strictly heterosexual can be traumatic, confusing, and unnerving. This course will share best practices when someone of any age is sharing their sexual orientation with you. Definitions and descriptions of sexual orientation will be given as well as suggestions for understanding the plight of the person who is coming out and the self-loathing that is sometimes felt.
Course Objectives
Identify the stages or steps that are often associated with coming out
Recognize the safety net that bisexuality holds and the plight of those who are indeed bisexual and the lack of acceptance they experience
Prepare a script that will best ensure the safety and confidence of the client
Topic(s)
LGBTQ, Cultural Competency
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