Supporting LGBTQ+ Students with Patrick Mulkern

Patrick Mulkern is School Social Worker who serves as the Wellness Coordinator for a high school in the San Francisco area. As the Wellness Coordinator he leads a multidisciplinary team that works to reduce barriers to services for LGBTQ+ students. This program provides individual and group therapy, case management, mentoring and sexual/reproductive health services. Patrick brings his expertise and targeted experience in this area to help educators and school social workers envision and strategically plan for more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students. 1:00- Introduction to Patrick Mulkern and the Wellness Program 4:15- Tiered Supports for LGBTQ+ Students 8:15- Barriers LGBTQ+ Students Face 10:15- Providing Support to Queer and Questioning Youth 14:20- Challenging Staff 18:10- Creating Inclusive Environments for Students Across ALL Grade Levels 21:15- How to Engage Families Around Issues of Sex and Gender 23:00- Where Can School Social Workers Start? 26:00- Ideal Supports at the High School Level 30:00- Hopes for 2021- Policy Considerations