Are you interested in working with the transgender or gender non-conforming community but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions you have been afraid to ask? This webinar is the place to begin. You will be introduced to important terminology and leave with actionable steps to make yourself a more gender affirming therapist.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Define essential terms related to gender identity, expression, and the transgender experience.
- Discover the answers to frequently asked questions and misconceptions about working with transgender clients.
- Identify at least one action step to implementing gender-affirming care.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective 1: Define essential terms related to gender identity, expression, and the transgender experience.
- What is the difference between gender and sex?
- What is the difference between gender identity and gender expression?
- What is gender dysphoria?
Objective 2: Discover the answers to frequently asked questions and misconceptions about working with transgender clients.
- Strategies to utilize when you make a mistake with a client’s name or pronouns
- Prevalence of mental health concerns and risk factors
- Barriers to accessing mental health care
Objective 3: Identify at least one action step to implementing gender-affirming care.
- How to make your therapy space inviting
- Utilizing pronouns and chosen names
- How to spot microaggressions
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 General/Clinical Supervision asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 1.5 hours of General/Clinical Supervision continuing education training.
Instructor: Jessica Maroun, LPC
Recording Date: January 13, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5hrs General continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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