This course challenges assumptions and implicit bias that may accompany the use of language and definitions that can impede compassionate and quality interactions.

Deb Guston, JD – Partner, Guston Law

Course length: 60 minutes

After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Express detailed definitions and appropriate language usage about sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression
• Describe how assumptions and implicit bias may accompany the use of language and definitions, and give examples of how that can impede compassionate and quality interactions.
• Demonstrate cultural competency with gender-diverse and sexual orientation-diverse families and youth.

Course level: Beginning
Credit type: Cultural Competency CE

Cost to register: $15
If you are a NCFA member, look for your discount code in the membership portal.

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National Council For Adoption, #1804, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 04/13/2023 – 04/13/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 1 cultural competency continuing education credit.

This webinar does not offer credit for NJ or NY social workers. For more information on receiving CE credit please visit the FAQ tab. For additional information on the instructor please visit www.bit.ly/NCFAGuston

Updated 1/9/2024.