Understand the Why
Explore how minority stress, stigma, mental health, and social environments can shape alcohol use.
Build the Skills
Strengthen screening, assessment, motivational interviewing, and brief intervention strategies.
Reduce the Harm
Utilize affirming, culturally responsive approaches that support autonomy, protective factors, and safer choices.
About the course
Learning Objectives By the end of this presentation, Learners will be able to: 1. Assess alcohol use among LGBTQIA2S+ young adults in the context of minority stress, stigma, and behavioral health. 2. Apply affirming screening, brief intervention, and harm reduction strategies for alcohol use. 3. Develop culturally responsive interventions that support autonomy and reduce alcohol-related harm. 4. Demonstrate affirming communication about alcohol use without stigma, judgment, or assumptions.
Meet Your Instructor
Michelle Ball is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who grew up in rural Northern New Mexico and is currently practicing in the Albuquerque area. She received her MSSW from the University of Texas with a clinical concentration. She has worked in a wide variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, residential, homeless programs, disability services and educational sites. Michelle has served as a case manager, therapist, coordinator and clinical supervisor. She is passionate about supporting mental health professionals in building practical skills to enhance their effectiveness, confidence and expertise in providing quality care to New Mexicans. This passion was the catalyst in the co-creation of NMBHTA with co-founder Dr. Evelyn Sandeen. Contact her with questions or training suggestions at [email protected]
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