Transcending the Binary: A Journey into Transgender mental Health

Presented by Noah S. Garcia, MA, LPC-S, NCC

Friday January 8, 2021 from 9:00a-12:00p

3 CEUs —$150

Spots are limited! Email me at noah@nextquestcounseling.com to reserve your space today!

When seeking care, nothing is scarier to transgender individuals than a provider who’s poorly informed about the issues facing their community. From discrimination and harassment to mental health issues and the process of transitioning, having a clinician who’s informed and affirmative can make a huge difference in ensuring transgender individuals get the help they need, ultimately decreasing the risk of suicide in this population. Through firsthand accounts coupled with clinical information, this workshop will explore how you can be an affirmative provider.

Through this training you will:

·  Learn the aspects of writing letters of support for gender affirmation surgeries

·  Become familiar with terminology as it relates to the transgender and gender non-conforming community.

·  Articulate 3-5 areas in which the community experiences discrimination and harassment.

·  Understand, communicate, and be able to identify what gender dysphoria is (as told from first and second hand accounts)

·  Gain an understanding of the psychological, social, and medical process of   transitioning.

·  Recognize suicide as a significant issue in transgender and gender non-conforming mental health as well as possible contributing factors.

·  Identify the importance of asking and utilizing preferred names and pronouns, particularly as it relates to safety and support in times of risk due to dysphoria.

·  Recognize 3-5 areas of common clinical concern when working with this     population.

·  Incorporate trans affirmative care into practice.

...and much more!