Available for the 26-27 Training Year

ELECTIVE DESCRIPTION:

The UCLA EMPWR (“empower”) Program provides specialized psychotherapeutic interventions to LGBTQ+ adults, youth, and their families dealing with stress and/or trauma in a safe and affirming treatment setting. Specialized individual, family, and group therapies build on personal strengths, foster healthy identity formation, and mitigate the consequences of stressful and/or traumatic experiences. The EMPWR Program implements a multidisciplinary model, closely integrating psychology and psychopharmacology training. The rotation is hosted at the UCLA Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Clinic. Examples of common issues addressed:

– Support around sexual orientation and/or gender identity development

– Recovery from trauma, bullying, and/or discrimination

– Exploration of social and/or medical transitions

For more information, contact EMPWR@mednet.ucla.edu

DAY, TIME AND LOCATION:

Team meeting & didactics: Wednesday, 1pm-2pm

Clinic: Wednesday, 2pm-5pm

Optional Group: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30PM (8 week sessions)

A Floor, Semel Institute for Neuroscience

HOURS PER WEEK:

3-6 hours

DURATION OF ELECTIVE:

6 months

FACULTY & SUPERVISORS:

Andy Tabuenca, PhD – Clinical Director

Nicole Hisaka, PsyD

Natalia Ramos, MD

SUPERVISION PROVIDED:

Method of Supervision: Direct Observation, Case Presentation

Format: Individual and Group

Hours Per Week: 3-6

Days and Times: Individual and case supervision available Wednesdays 9AM-5PM, Tuesdays 9AM-12PM and Thursday 9AM-5PM; Group therapies occur on Wednesdays 5:30-6:30PM (24 weeks/year)

Names of Supervisor(s): Andy Tabuenca, PhD, Nicole Hisaka, PsyD, and Natalia Ramos, MD