[Self-Study] Identity, Art Therapy, and Working with LGBTQIA+ Community

Session Description:

Our individual identities are important to mental health and growth.  This presentation will cover identity work, the intersection of layers of identity, and use of art therapy interventions to aid in working with clients in LGBTQIA+ populations.  The session will incorporate the presentation of information as well as discussion, and art making elements throughout. There will be dedicated discussion on self-disclosure, terminology, and interventions for creative arts therapists to use.  

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and describe at least three layers of identity and explain how their intersections impact mental health and therapeutic growth in LGBTQIA+ clients.
2. Demonstrate understanding of best practices for self-disclosure, inclusive terminology, and ethical considerations when working with LGBTQIA+ populations in creative arts therapy settings.
3. Apply a minimum of two art therapy interventions designed to support identity exploration and affirmation with LGBTQIA+ clients through experiential art-making and discussion.