Description
Course Overview:
Gender-Affirming Care 101 is an essential training designed for healthcare providers seeking to enhance their understanding and skills in providing affirming care for transgender and gender-expansive individuals. This course will cover critical concepts, terminology, and best practices necessary for creating inclusive healthcare environments.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of gender-affirming care in improving health outcomes for trans patients.
- Distinguish between being trans-friendly and trans-competent, recognizing the need for ongoing education and advocacy.
- Explore key principles of gender-affirming care, including client-centered approaches, cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and advocacy.
- Learn practical strategies for implementing best practices in clinical settings, including effective communication, respectful use of pronouns, and addressing mental health concerns.
Key Topics:
- Definitions of key terms related to gender identity, expression, and sex assigned at birth.
- Principles of Gender-Affirming Care
- Best Practices for Supporting Trans Clients
- Distinguishing between trans-friendly and trans-competent practices
- Techniques for fostering a safe and affirming environment for all clients.
Registration Requirements
This training is appropriate for individuals in the helping professions, regardless of degree status, and is targeted towards masters- and doctoral-level mental health practitioners, including but not limited to Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
Presenter Qualifications
Laura Baker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Inclusive Counseling, Northern Nevada’s first LGBTQIA+-owned mental and specialized health agency. With over seven years of clinical experience in gender-affirming care and LGBTQIA+ mental health, Laura is a WPATH member provider and director of the Gender Affirming Care Certificate Program.
Why Attend?
This training is crucial for all healthcare providers who wish to provide high-quality, affirming care to transgender and gender-expansive clients. By participating in this course, you will gain valuable insights into the complexities of gender identity and expression, improve your clinical practice, and contribute to a more equitable healthcare system. Join us in this important conversation about gender-affirming care and enhance your ability to support your clients effectively!
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