LGBTQ-Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Overview of Principles and Case Conceptualization
***NOTE: Unlike most of our live trainings, this training will NOT be recorded and will NOT be available for self-paced CE credit after the live event. The only way to receive this material is to attend the live event.***
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment and deemed as the gold standard in addressing several psychological disorders. In the past decade, the treatment has been culturally adapted and tested to address the unique stressors faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Across several randomized controlled trials (RCTs), many which have been co-led by Dr. Soulliard,...Read more this culturally adapted treatment (i.e., LGBTQ-affirmative CBT) has demonstrated efficacy in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, and problematic substance use among LGBTQ+ individuals. This presentation will build on CBT skills by demonstrating how such strategies can be integrated with minority stress principles in psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ clients. Dr. Soulliard will also present an overview of research findings from recent RCTs of the treatment to further demonstrate its effectiveness. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Describe the history and development of LGBTQ-Affirmative CBT.
- Explain the six minority stress principles in LGBTQ-Affirmative CBT.
- Identify the components of STAIRCaSE, a case conceptualization tool in LGBTQ-Affirmative CBT.
Target Audience
Learning Levels
- Introductory – Content is designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. Through this level of programming, the learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. An introductory level program also may serve as the foundation for subsequent intermediate and advanced learning. Introductory level programing may also be related to an emerging area of knowledge or practice. Although this content can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, an introductory level program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment or general knowledge.
Friday, January 23, 2026
10:00 AM MST - 12:00 PM MST
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About the speaker
Zachary Soulliard, Ph.D.
Agenda
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MST
Instructional methods include participating in audience polls, submitting responses/questions in the chat, and watching fictional therapy vignette videos. These methods will allow attendees to reflect on their own practice and ask questions directly relevant to their needs.
There are no scheduled breaks.
CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours
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- Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format
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Disclosure
Thank you for your interest in attending our events! 100% of the proceeds from these events directly supports pro bono and sliding scale services at UCEBT.There are no known risks to attendees. Exposures applied with patients should be carried out with care for the intensity of the content they are being exposed to, their current mental health skillset, as well as their readiness/willingness for exposure work in general. Having these discussions with patients to provide informed consent and discuss how exposure works and what it might elicit for them can help mitigate risks. All clinical interventions should be carried out with thoughtfulness about applying exposure techniques and strategies without appropriate training and supervision. Further, this program discusses strategies for utilizing exposure interventions in psychotherapy and is in accordance with all APA ethics codes related to evidence-based psychological practice. Misapplication of the materials, or errors in the materials, could result in non-compliance with APA ethics codes.
Dr. Soulliard acknowledges that he also conducts similar trainings on the treatment with the Yale LGBTQ+ Mental Health Initiative, supported by a grant from The Gill Foundation.
Proceeds from the talk will be supporting our pro bono and sliding scale program.
Conflicts of Interest: None.
Commercial Support: None.
AI Disclosure: Will be addressed in the training.
CE Credit:
One hours of CE credit is available for attendees who are present for the entire program. UCEBT is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCEBT maintains responsibility for this program and its content. UCEBT trainings also provide CE credit through NASW-UT, UMHCA, and UAMFT.
We ask that all participants return the post-program evaluation form at the conclusion of the program. Presenter(s) and UCEBT have not received any commercial support for this program or its contents and will not receive any commercial support prior to or during this program. For additional information or if accommodations are needed, please contact Jennifer at events@ucebt.com or (801) 419-0139.