Q&A: Kylie Madhav, Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SAGE
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Kylie Madhav, MBA, LMSW, the Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SAGE, shared her insights on how counselors can gain a better understanding of the experiences and profound challenges faced by many transgender and gender nonbinary elders and how to better support these marginalized and underserved clients. SAGE is the world’s oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) older people.
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Serving Transgender Students: A School Counseling Perspective
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Transgender youth face unique challenges in and outside of school. They also bear disproportionate mental health burdens. We spoke with Dr. Clark D. Ausloos, who shared tips and advice for school counselors working with transgender students.
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Counseling Clients Exploring the Realm of Gender Transitioning
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Angela Brooks-Livingston, MA, NCC, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS, who works with adolescents, adults, and couples who identify as LGBTQIA+, offers readers special considerations for counseling clients who are transitioning and how to support their personal journeys.
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NBCC Launches 2023 Code of Ethics
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The National Board for Certified Counselors is excited to announce that the updated NBCC Code of Ethics officially launched on May 15, 2023.
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Government & Legislative Affairs Report
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Legislation Impacting Transgender Clients and Communities
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At least 19 states have passed legislation to restrict gender-affirming care for youth while another 19 have introduced such bills. Read on to see the potential impacts for you and your clients.
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NBCC Comments on the 2023–2026 SAMHSA Strategic Plan
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NBCC had the opportunity to submit comments to SAMHSA focusing primarily on Preventing Overdose; Promoting Resilience and Emotional Health for Children, Youth, and Families; and Strengthening the Behavioral Health Workforce.
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Stay up to date on these and all of NBCC’s other government affairs efforts by regularly checking our Grassroots Action Center! Please also consider signing up for the Counselor Advocacy Network!
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Register Now for the NBCC Foundation's 2023 Bridging the Gap Symposium
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Medicare Webinars Provide Answers for Counselors
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The Medicare Mental Health Workforce Coalition recently sponsored two informative webinars about the Medicare program and the inclusion of counselors and marriage and family therapists, hosted by NBCC.
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