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Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology

The Importance of Language: Words Matter

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Instructor: Anthony Zazzarino, PhD

Instructional level: Introductory

Duration: 1 hour

1 CE credit for Psychologists (APA) and New York Psychologists (NYSED)

Price: $25


Description

Researchers and leaders in the LGTBQ+ field have discussed the power of language as it relates to empowerment and personal identification.  This webinar will provide a basic foundation as to why it is important to use appropriate terminology and why language evolves.   Additionally, we will begin to understand the current language when working with members of the affectional and gender diverse populations.  

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the reasons why using appropriate language is important.
  • Recognize how language naturally evolves.
  • Highlight and define appropriate language when working with affectional and gender diverse individuals.
  • Identify general guidelines for behavioral healthcare workers. 

This is a recording of a previously held live webinar. In order to receive CE credits, you will be required to pass a post-test after watching the video. 


Instructor

Dr. Zazzarino is an assistant professor at Rutgers University in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions where he is core faculty in the master’s program in Rehabilitation Counseling and the doctoral program in Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Additionally, Dr. Zazzarino is the assistant program director for the MS and PhD programs, and the field experience coordinator for the Counselor Education and Supervision track.  Dr. Zazzarino has published more than 20 book chapters and peer-reviewed manuscripts and continues to present at local, state, national, and international conferences related to affectional and gender identity; multiculturalism; psychiatric rehabilitation methods; counseling services; substance use disorders; housing; and supervision practices.  Dr. Zazzarino continues to deliver clinical services by providing group therapy for adolescents and adults at an intensive outpatient program, outpatient counseling services at his private practice, and clinical supervision for counselors who need supervised clinical hours in New Jersey.

Dr. Zazzarino does not have any conflicts of interest for this program.


Contact Us

For questions, please contact: ce@gsapp.rutgers.edu


Continuing Education Information

Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0123.

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Rutgers Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Rutgers Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.