Introduction to Providing Gender Affirming Care to Gender Diverse Youth
FREE
This training introduces practical ways to provide gender-affirming and competent care for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth. We will review gender diversity as a construct, review terminology, recognize disparities and barriers to care, and provide applicable skills for working with TGD youth and their families. Participants will learn best practices informed by The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
This course is the first in a two-part series, and we encourage participants to also attend our advanced course, which will build on the learnings in this course. If you already have a basic understand of gender affirming and competent care for TGD youth, you are welcome to start with the advanced course.
This training will be delivered by Jonna Finocchio, a licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience working with gender diverse individuals at various levels of care.
Date and Time: June 14th 4:00PM – 5:00PM (MST)
Location: Via Zoom
Intended Audience: Anyone who works with trans youth – medical professionals, school professionals, mental health providers
Note: This session is currently full. Another session on June 16th 4PM – 5PM (MST) has opened up. Follow this link to register.
This course is full.
