Through completion of this course, a learner will:
• Learn about the variable continuum of sexual orientation
• Review the commonality of sexual attraction among adolescents
• Review the limitations and uses of labels and terminology
Description:
Real changes in politics, laws, and consciousness toward gay people have raised the possibility that sexual orientation is, or will soon be, pretty irrelevant. In this course, Ritch Savin-Williams, Ph.D., Human Development, discusses his book, "The New Gay Teenager." According to Dr. Savin-Williams, the vast majority of same sex-attracted teenagers simultaneously highlight their commonalities while challenging stereotypes. These “new gay” or “post gay” students believe that the only way to lift the stigma of homosexuality is to be matter-of-fact about it. Dr. Savin-Williams also discusses his “Differential Developmental Trajectories Perspective.” Keywords: gay, boys, homosexuality, bi-sexual, tri-gender, lesbian, sexuality, suicide, stereotypes
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/20-22 (CC)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/22-24 (BD).
