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Family Outcomes for Lesbian, Gay, and Heterosexual Adoptive Parents (2 CE)

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Credits: 2 Credit Hours
 
Adoptive parents often face stigma related to “non-traditional” family structures. Lesbian and gay (LG) adoptive parents face additional stigmatization based on sexual identity. Researchers found that both adoptive and LG parent families experience stigma, but family processes were more strongly associated with individual outcomes than family structure for LG families. Identity-affirming practices that can decrease stigma and support adoptive family functioning and well-being are at the forefront of future research considerations.    
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SKU
1234CE

Course Level: Intermediate

This course is for: Psychologists, Counselors, MFTs, and SWs

Course Format: This is a self-paced (non-interactive), online course. Participants are required to read the course materials and complete a post-test with a score of 75% or higher.

Course By: Sarah Shannon, LMFT

Content By: Farr, R. H., and Vázquez, C. P. (2020). Stigma experiences, mental health, perceived parenting competence, and parent–child relationships among lesbian, gay, and heterosexual adoptive parents in the united states. University of Kentucky: Lexington, Kentucky, Frontiers in Psychology 11(445): https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00445/full

Course Description: Adoptive parents often face stigma related to “non-traditional” family structures. Lesbian and gay (LG) adoptive parents face additional stigmatization based on sexual identity. Researchers found that both adoptive and LG parent families experience stigma, but family processes were more strongly associated with individual outcomes than family structure for LG families. Identity-affirming practices that can decrease stigma and support adoptive family functioning and well-being are at the forefront of future research considerations.     

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Articulate the similarities and differences between family systems theory and family stress theory
  2. Integrate the information related to perceived parental competence and parental mental health across adoptive family experiences
  3. Identify the ways that adoptive families may be affected by stigma and discrimination
  4. Consider the statistical findings and practical implications pertaining to the overall study results

Course Outline:

  • Read Stigma Experiences, Mental Health, Perceived Parenting Competence, and Parent-Child Relationships Among Lesbian, Gay, and Heterosexual Adoptive Parents in the United States
  • Review the Course Description and Learning Objectives
  • Understand the interconnectedness between family system theory and family stress theory
  • Work through the post-test questions; keep in mind that answers should come from the accompanying article
  • Return to the article for any missed questions and/or to understand the addressed theories, adoption stigmas, and parent-child relationship factors
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Course Completion Requirements: All course materials are included in your AATBS student account. Attendees must read the course material and complete the accompanying test with a score of 75% or higher. Customers may retest if they score below 75%.

Evaluation: The course evaluation is also accessible in your student account. After completing the course, you will need to complete the course evaluation.

How certificate is issued: When all requirements for the course have been successfully completed, customers will be able to access and print a personal CE certificate in their student account.

Approvals:

Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

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Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing education credits.

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling - #50-11015

Florida Board of Psychology #50-5452

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Board ApprovalsAmerican Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders
CE FormatOnline, Text-Based