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Supporting Those Who Are Coming Out

3/21/2026 | Sat | 10 am - 12 pm | Eastern Time/NY | 2 CE hours

40 US dollars

Course Description

Supporting Those Who Are 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 Identify the impact that gay slurs and bullying have on its victims Recognize the safety net that bisexuality holds and the plight of those who are indeed bisexual and the lack of acceptance they experience Predict the consequences of a youth and their coming out to family members and friends Prepare a script that will best ensure the safety and confidence of the client About the Instructor Diane taught for 38 years in Rockland County, NY. She was the co-chair for GLSEN Hudson Valley and did many workshops for both students and teachers. Diane is an author and online professor for Teacher Education Institute and created the course “Reaching Out to Our Gay and Transgender Students.” She is working with Welcoming Schools as a nationally trained facilitator and is also with Safe Schools South Florida as a trainer and a curriculum writer for these trainings. She joined the LGBTQ cadre with the NEA in 2007. She currently resides in Florida. MS Health Education NYS Teachers' license


Contact Details

631.212.5009

support@chiprodevelopment.com

Bellport, NY, USA


Licensing Board Approvals

All live-online courses are approved by the following:

 

State Approvals for Each Profession

 

Addiction Counselors

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York (CASAC), New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Counselors 

Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

 

Marriage & Family Therapists

Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Prevention Specialist

Alabama, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin

 

Psychologist

Delaware, Michigan, New Hampshire,

 

Social Workers

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

 

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan

 

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program

CHI Professional Development Inc, #1776, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education(ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CHI Professional Development, Inc. maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 8/16/25-8/16/28.

National Association for Addiction Professionals

NAADAC Approved Education Provider

CHI Professional Development, Inc. has been approved as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #234330, CHI Professional Development, Inc., is responsible for all aspects of their programming.

National Board for Certified Counselors

CHI Professional Development, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7194. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CHI Professional Development, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

New York State Education Department | Board for Mental Health Professionals

CHI Professional Development, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider for continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0173

New York State Education Department | Board for Social Work

CHI Professional Development, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0538

Office of Addiction Services and Supports

OASAS

CHI Professional Development, Inc. is OASAS certified to provide CASAC renewal and CPP/CPS hours #1343

 

New York State Education Department

DASA

CHI Professional Development, Inc. is recognized by the NYS Department of Education as a DASA course provider.

 

Accessibility, Cancellation & Grievance Policy

 

Accessibility

It is my goal to create a learning experience that is as accessible as possible. If you anticipate any issues related to the format, materials, or requirements of this course, don't hesitate to get in touch with me so we can explore potential options. support@chiprodevelopment.com

 

Cancellation Policy

Payment is made in full; there are no refunds. If you cannot attend the class, please contact support@chiprodevelopment.com to discuss options.

 

Grievance Policy

CHI Professional Development is committed to providing fair and transparent processes for handling participant concerns.

  • Grievances may be submitted in writing via email to support@chiprodevelopment.com or by phone at (631) 212-5009.

  • Grievances may include refund requests, course content, presenters, facilities, or certificate issues.

  • The Social Work Advisory Committee reviews all grievances and responses to ensure fairness and objectivity.

  • Complaints are acknowledged within five business days and typically resolved within 15 business days.

  • Records of grievances and resolutions are maintained and utilized to inform future course improvements.

  • Contact information is included in the course materials for submitting a grievance.

Participants may request the full grievance policy by emailing admin@chiprodevelopment.com.

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