Supporting Transgender and Gender Expansive Identities
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Supporting Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children: Applying the Gender Affirmative Model in Everyday Clinical Practice
There are many health disparities among transgender and gender-diverse children. Learn about the existing yet limited guidelines and standards of care, and how to apply the principles of the Gender Affirmative Model in your practice.
Transgender Health and Mental Health
The transgender health and mental health series features a variety of videos focused on the wellbeing of transgender individuals. Information on physical health priorities is geared towards the non-medical professional to support collaborative care. Labels and stigma are also addressed throughout all presentations. Participants will learn about writing letters to support gender-affirming medical procedures. Participants can also expect to understand the diversity that exists within the trans community and how to empower each individual to be their authentic self.
Understanding Gender Transitions
For transgender and gender diverse people, there are many different ways to transition. Use this handout to learn about basic information about gender transitions, including the differences between social, legal, and medical transitions.
Working With the Transgender and Non-binary Population: An Overview of the Community, Mental Health Disparities and Treatment
While many mental health clinicians and social service workers would like to think they are able to work with the transgender and non-binary (TGNB) community, there is often a lack of knowledge around what is considered "best practice. Affirmative care goes beyond being "knowledge" about a client’s TGNB status. This training will give an overview of terminology used within the community, mental health disparities affecting the population and key affirmative treatment practices. You will also leave with action items to help identify areas in your ...
Writing Letters of Support for Transgender & Non-binary Individuals
This training is for individuals who are interested in learning how to write letters of support for surgical procedures for transgender individuals. To better understand the current requirements for letters, the training begins by looking at the past and how letters of recommendation from mental health providers began. The training defines what it means to be a "qualified mental health provider" in this context, what needs to be included in letters of recommendation, and what does not. There is discussion for how to advocate for ...
Health and Wellbeing of Transgender Individuals
This training reviews the appropriate pronouns and language to use when addressing transgender individuals, and discusses the role of the social determinants of health (social, economic, physical, environments, etc.) in leading to poorer mental and physical health outcomes for transgender individuals. Next, we will define systematic and structural violence, and identify how they affect the health outcomes of transgender individuals. Lastly, as a group, we will evaluate areas of need in the transgender population and the role of Full Service Partnership (FSP) teams. Anytime session ...
What Not to Say When Your Child Is Questioning Their Gender
Parenting is full of surprises, challenges, and moments that push us to grow and evolve. One such moment may arise when a child begins to explore or question their gender identity. As our children grow, they embark on journeys of self-discovery that shape how they see themselves. It's a profound experience requiring our unwavering love, support, and understanding.