For gender-diverse individuals who have experienced stigma and discrimination during their lives, small mistakes can bring up past negative experiences. These feelings can affect their willingness to seek health care. Providers must communicate with knowledge and understanding about the health concerns, barriers to care, and other needs common among LGBTQ community. This presentation describes trauma-informed care and provides best practices for high quality healthcare by providing affirming care to clients who experience stigma and discrimination.
Faculty: Felicia Bowman, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Original Recording Date: 8/16/22