The Transgender Experience: Supporting our Transgender Family is proudly presented to you by CEQ California Association of Social Rehabiliation Association. Thank you. We hope that you enjoy your course.
Summer Gomez, LCSW, Director of Embracing Identity and Penny Lane, Founder of Reach OUT, LLC, Consulting
LGBTQ+ individuals are 3 times more likely than the general population to experience a mental health condition. Up to 65% of transgender people have experienced severe suicidal ideation. The LGBTQ+ Community needs skilled practitioners that they can turn to for support. This workshop will give attendees an introduction to the LGBTQ+ Community, as well as provide more in-depth information about the transgender experience. By including videos and activities, this interactive workshop will increase attendee’s competence when working with transgender clients.
Goal: Participants will have a fundamental base of knowledge and skills necessary to work competently and respectfully with transgender clients. By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Identify the differences between sex assigned at birth, gender and sexual orientation.
- Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate and respectful pronouns with transgender clients.
- Identify four possible medical aspects of the gender transition process.