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Older LGBT adult training panels: an opportunity to educate about issues faced by the older LGBT community
- Authors:
- ROGERS Anissa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 56(7), 2013, pp.580-595.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults face unique issues that can impede their well-being. There is a need for education efforts that raise awareness of service providers about these issues. Because of the invisibility that many older LGBT adults experience, it is even more important that they be a key part of training and advocacy efforts to help build trust between the LGBT community and service providers, as well as to create opportunities for older LGBT adults to share skills, knowledge, and perspectives on the issues they face. This study explores evaluation data of training panels provided by older LGBT adults and the views of training participants on issues faced by the older LGBT community after attending the panels. Participants were 605 students and professionals from over 34 education and communication settings. Implications of the training on participants and older LGBT trainers are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Clinical practice with older LGBT clients: overcoming lifelong stigma through strength and resilience
- Authors:
- HASH Kristina M., ROGERS Anissa
- Journal article citation:
- Clinical Social Work Journal, 41(3), 2013, pp.249-257.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
This article provides an overview of the unique challenges and strengths of the older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population and the theories and evidence-based interventions that can be used to work with them in a clinical setting. Two case studies will be used to highlight potential issues in clinical social work and provide guidance for intervention with LGBT older adults. The article concludes with a summary and implications for clinical social work practice. (Publisher abstract)