Clinical Advocacy for Transgender and Non-Binary Clients
Description:
As more individuals are able to live their lives as themselves, as their affirmed gender; and, as more insurance companies offer benefits inclusive of gender affirming care; more and more behavioral health providers are being contacted by transgender and non-binary individuals for support. Effective mental health treatment with transgender and non-binary clients requires clinicians to create a safe and affirming treatment environment, as well as to develop specialized clinical competencies and considerations. This interactive workshop is designed to create a shared understanding of transgender and non-binary identities and experiences, as well as help practitioners further understand the options for medical and surgical transitions for their transgender and non-binary clients. The training will help to address the biases and attitudes that can lead to gatekeeping and systemic barriers for care, as well as clinical and administrative considerations to ensure that clinical practices are affirming and inclusive from start to finish. Participants will leave with clinical competencies to better meet the need for the growing and evolving demands of their clients and their role in supporting access to affirming care.
Learning Objectives:
Name three common challenges transgender and non-binary people experience in the healthcare system.
Identify two clinical and administrative strategies that mental health professionals can implement to better support transgender and non-binary clients.
Write a client-centered and affirming letter of support for different medical and surgical transitions clients are seeking.
About the Presenter:
Sean Lare LCSW-C (he/him) is a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about serving transgender and gender diverse communities. In addition to providing psychotherapy for individuals in the transgender communities, Mr. Lare also works as an educator and advocate in the Baltimore, Washington, DC and surrounding areas to help increase awareness about the unique needs of transgender, non-binary and gender diverse individuals. His educational work has included providing introductory and specialized trainings on: engaging and retaining transgender talent in the workplace, supporting transgender and non-binary students in K-12 and college/university settings, and guidance for providing affirming services for transgender clients in clinical, behavioral health and medical settings. Mr. Lare has been a featured speaker at regional and local conferences, participated in numerous panel discussions and guest lecture presentations in undergraduate- and graduate-level classes, and is a sought-after contributor to community and policy planning efforts to increase services and rights for and to meet the diverse needs of transgender people. The focus of his psychotherapy practice in Columbia, MD is working with children, teens, and adults who are transgender or gender diverse and their families and providing supervision and consultation to other providers. Sean has been a member of the TTI Team since 2018. More information can be found at www.seanlare.com.
Location:
Online Event (via Zoom)
December 10, 2021 @ 9:00AM to 12:00NN EST
Credits:
3 CE credits
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 ppcsalem@gmail.com.
ADA Assistance:
The Private Practice Colloquium's training facilities are handicap accessible. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact the Private Practice Colloquium ppcsalem@gmail.com.
conflict of interest:
There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this program.
The CE Company is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The CE Company maintains responsibility for this program and its content
