Course curriculum
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Section 1: Introduction
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LGBTQ+ Affirming Life Coach Certification Promo Video
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Module 1: Introduction to LGBTQ+ Life Coach
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Module 2: Knowing Your Why
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PDF/Tools: Knowing Your Why
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Module 3: Why LGBTQ Life Coaching Matters
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Module 4: Core LGBTQ+ Coaching Principles
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Module 5: Affirming Coaching Principles
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PDF/Tools: Affirming Coaching Principles
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Module 6: Course Overview & Success Tips
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PDF: Course Syllabus Success Checklist
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Module 7: Section 2 Reflection
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Module 8: Section 2 Closing
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PDFs/Tools: Safety Checklist & Sample Questions
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Section 2: Understanding LGBTQ+ Identities & Experiences
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Module 1: LGBTQ+ Basics and Beyond
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Module 2: Glossary & Identity Map
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PDF: Glossary Identity Map
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Module 3: Unique Challenges & Barriers
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Module 4: Minority Stress & Resilience
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PDFs/Tools: Minority Stress & Resilience
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Module 5: Evidence of Resilience
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Module 6: Section 2 Reflection
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Module 7: Section 2 Closing
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Section 3: Essentials of Queer-Inclusive Practice
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Module 1: Cultural Competency & Inclusive Language
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Module 2: Inclusive Language Guide
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PDFs/Tools: Inclusive Language Guide
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Module 3: Building Trust & Psychological Safety
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Module 4: Navigating Coming Out and Identity Disclosures
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Module 5: Coming Out Support Guide
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PDFs/Tools: Coming Out Support Guide
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Module 6: Section 3 Reflection
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Module 7: Section 3 Closing
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Section 4: Coaching Strategies for Confidence, Resilience, and Well-Being
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Module 1: Trauma-Informed Care—The Foundation of Affirming Coaching
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PDF: Trauma Informed Care Principles
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Module 2: Cognitive Behavioral Coaching (CBC)—Managing Thoughts and Building Resilience
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Module 3: CBC Thought Record
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PDFs/Tools: CBC Thought Record Worksheet
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Module 4: Mindfulness Self-Compassion Practice
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PDFs/Tools: Mindfulness Self-Compassion Practice Guide
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Module 5: Motivational Interviewing (MI)—Enhancing Motivation and Taking Action
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Module 6: MI Cheat Sheet
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PDFs/Tools: MI Cheat Sheet
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Module 7: Solution-Focused Question Toolkit
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PDFs/Tools: Solution-Focused Question Toolkit
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Module 8: Narrative Coaching—Re-Authoring Life Stories
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PDFs/Tools: Narrative Coaching Guide
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Module 9: Section 4 Reflection
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Module 10: Section 4 Closing
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Section 5: Professional Practice, Ethics, and Continued Growth
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Module 1: Ethics, Boundaries, and Referrals
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Module 2: Ethics Case Studies
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PDFs/Tools: Ethics Case Studies & Referral Resource List
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Module 3: Values Clarification & Narrative Coaching
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PDFs/Tools: Values Card Sort & Reflection Worksheet
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Module 4: Circle of Influence & Accountability Tools
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Module 5: Circle of Influence Practice
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PDFs/Tools: Circle of Influence Worksheet
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PDFs/Tools: Accountability & Goal-Setting Templates
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Module 6: Ongoing Learning
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PDFs/Tools: Resource List & Continuing Education Plan
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Module 7: Section 5 Reflection
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Module 8: Section 5 Closing
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Section 6: Practice, Integration, and Certification
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Module 1: Practice Scenarios & Case Studies
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PDFs/Tools: Case Study Packet & Reflection Questions
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Module 2: Designing Your Inclusive Coaching Offer
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PDFs/Tools: Coaching Program Planner Template
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Module 3: Certification & Next Steps
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