A national study published in 2019 showed that 2% of high school students identified as transgender, and 35% of those had attempted suicide in the past year. Shame and previous negative clinical experiences can prevent trans people from seeking care. Although transgender people are increasingly visible in popular media and daily discourse much stigma and confusion remain. Clinicians need to understand trans and nonbinary identities in order to provide affirming and culturally competent care.

We begin this workshop by reflecting on the gendered messages that families, peers, and media convey to us from a very young age. We will then introduce the concepts of biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Discussion of transgender terminology will also help us to undersand language which is considered to be derogatory or harmful. We will build awareness of cisgender privilege through definition of terms as well as through thinking through ordinary scenarios that present challenges for transgender people. Finally, we will conclude with a process for generating next steps to take personally and professionally to be better transgender allies.

This introductory session will provide the foundation to begin to create a trans-affirming practice. It will not provide guidance on assessing gender dysphoria or writing letters of support for gender-affirming medical care.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify messages culture conveys about gender.

2. Explain the difference between ​biological sex​, ​gender identity​, ​gender expression​, and sexual orientation​.

3. Correctly define​ transgender​ and ​non-binary​.

4. Correctly define ​cisgender​ and c​is gender privilege​ and be able to provide examples of cis privilege.

Sarah W. Whedon, Ph.D is founder of Full-Spectrum Doula Circle,​ through which she teaches classes on abortion support skills, doula burnout & reslience, ritual for abortion and pregnacy loss, and supporting trans and nonbinary clients. Sarah has been an educator for over twenty years, teaching college courses, experiential workshops, and online programs, as well as serving as Chair of the Department of Theology and Religious History at Cherry Hill Seminary. Sarah was selected as a CoreAlign Generative Fellow in Reproductive, Health, Rights, & Justice Leadership & Innovation in 2016. She served on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy and continues to serve on the board of the Bay State Birth Coalition. She is committed to facilitating processes by which individuals and groups can come into their own knowledge and power.

CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICIES

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of your registration with full refund can be done up to 7 days before the event. Simply send an email requesting to cancel to office@privatepracticecolloquium.com

Accommodations for the Differently Abled

Commonwealth Educational Seminars' training facilities are handicap accessible. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact the Private Practice Colloquium office@privatepracticecolloquium.com

Grievance Policy

The Private Practice Colloquium, Inc. (PPC) and Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to PPC, 564 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 or to CES, 1020 Osterville West Barnstable Rd, Marstons Mills, MA 02648. Grievances will initially be directed to the training instructor. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems. If you have questions or concerns, contact PPC at (978) 741-8066 or Commonwealth Educational Seminars at (800) 376-3345.

Continuing education credit is awarded by Commonwealth Educational Seminars for the following disciplines:

Social Workers:

Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Social Workers. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for Social Workers. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Social Workers completing this program will receive 3.0 clinical hours of clinical continuing education credit.

Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors:

Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for LPCs/LMHCs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. LPCs/LMHCs completing this program will receive 3.0 hours of continuing education credit.

Psychologists:

Commonwealth Educational Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for Psychologists. Commonwealth Educational Seminars maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Psychologists receive 3.0 hours of continuing education credit upon completing this program.

Nurses:

As an American Psychological Association approved provider, CES programs are accepted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Every state Board of Nursing accepts ANCC approved programs except California and Iowa, however CES is also an approved Continuing Education provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, (Provider Number CEP15567) which is also accepted by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Nurses completing this program receive 3.0 CE hours of credit. Please provide us with any promotional materials, online and/or hard copy brochures/flyers which have the above required statements.  Please provide us with your evaluations and/or an evaluation summary.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists: