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