Training Videos on Gender and Sexual Minority Issues

APAGS, through its Committee on LGBT Concerns, produces short training videos on topics that frequently arise for graduate students related to LGBT topics. These videos, generally less than 10 minutes each, offer evidence-based tips and peer-to-peer suggestions for dealing with difficult subjects and increasing one's cultural competency related to gender and sexual minority concerns. APAGS encourages open sharing and use of these videos in order to support the professional development of LGBT graduate students and allies.

Open the playlist menu on the bottom row of controls to switch between videos.

These training videos and webinars were produced beginning in February 2013 by the APAGS Committee on LGBT Concerns. Each video is generally 10-15 minutes in length.

• "Navigating Self-Disclosure of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity with Clients" 
  This video provides background on the significance of sexual orientation and gender identity disclosures within the therapeutic setting, outlines the issues to consider when psychology students and trainees are contemplating disclosing sexual orientation and gender identity to clients, and guides further exploration of this issue. Download the webinar transcript (PDF, 69KB).

• "Research with Transgender Communities"  
  This video provides an overview of issues to consider when conducting research with transgender communities, particularly related to participant recruitment and sampling. It also poses questions to promote dialogue and critical thinking on this topic among psychology students and psychology training programs. Download the webinar transcript (PDF, 70KB). 

• "Navigating Possible Discrimination as an LGBTQ Student in College"  
  This video discusses stigmatization and discrimination that LGBTQ students might face on their college campuses, and offers different ways students can address them. Download the webinar transcript (PDF, 170KB).

• "Seeking Support as an LGBTQ Student in College"  
  This video discusses how LGBTQ students can feel comfortable in college. It also addresses various avenues LGBTQ students can use to find sources of support on their campus. Download the webinar transcript (PDF, 169KB).

We encourage feedback on these videos and any and all ideas for additional topics.