Impact of ACEs and Minority Stress with LGBTQ+ Individuals | 1 CE Credit

CARE Counseling has partnered with PRIDE Institute to provide an overview on the impact of adverse childhood experiences and minority stress with LGBTQ+ identified individuals . Joining us will be Todd Connaughty, MA, LPCC, LADC, the Director of Clinical Services at PRIDE, who will speak specifically to how ACES and minority stressors intersect with co-occurring disorders. The presentation will include a review data on minority stress as it applies to the intersectionality of identities of LGBTQ+ individuals as well as discuss the higher prevalence of substance use and mental health concerns in the community. 

CARE Psychotherapy Training Videos are intended solely for educational purposes for mental health professionals. Viewers are expected to treat confidential material found herein according to professional guidelines. Unauthorized viewing is prohibited. 

Level of programming is introductory: assumes minimal familiarity with the topic. 

This Grand Rounds is designed to help participants:  

• Name common minority stressors of LGBTQ+ identified individuals 
• Describe the association between ACEs, minority stress and co-occurring concerns with LGBTQ+ identified individual

The presentation is designated for CARE Counseling mental health professionals (LP, LPC/LPCC, MFT/LMFT, LGSW/LICSW, LADC), pre-licensed mental health practitioners, and students.  

CARE Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CARE maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 

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About the Presenter: 

Pride Institute's Chief Executive Officer, Todd Connaughty, MA, LPCC, LADC, has been with the Pride organization for 10 years. He has written programming specific to the LGBTQ community including our sexual health program, which we are known for. In addition to being a leader in LGBTQ care Todd is a member of the LGBTQ community, which gives him a unique perspective and he presents at local organizations and conferences on this topic. Additionally, Todd earned MARRCH's (Minnesota Association for Recovery Resources and Chemical Health)  clinical supervisor of the year award in 2021. *The speaker has indicated one conflict of interest of working at a facility that provides services to this population, however, there was no commercial support for this training.