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Digital Seminar

Readiness for Gender-Affirmative Medical Treatments

Letters of Support for Trans and Gender Expansive Youth and Adults

Speaker:
Deborah Anne Coolhart, PhD, LMFT
Duration:
1 Hour 31 Minutes
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR, handouts in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR
Copyright:
30 Jun, 2022
Product Code:
POS058983
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

In this recording, view Deb Coolhart, PhD, LMFT, a clinician with over 20 years of experience working with trans and gender expansive individuals, as she provides you with all the information you need to assist youth and adult clients determine their readiness for medical gender-affirmative treatments. You’ll receive:

  • A tool for determining readiness for gender-affirmative medical treatments
  • Guidelines for writing letters of support, as well as sample letters

Any masters-level mental health provider can be qualified to support these important, sometimes life-saving treatments. So, the next time you are asked to write a letter of support for gender-affirmative treatments, you will be prepared!

Credit


Self-Study Credit

This self-study program consists of 1.75 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary by country and local regulatory bodies. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your local regulatory organization to determine specific eligibility and requirements. 



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Deb Coolhart, PhD, LMFT, is a private practice clinician and an associate professor in the marriage and family department at Syracuse University. She has been doing therapy with LGBTQ youth and their families for 25 years. She created the transgender affirmative support teams in Syracuse University’s Couple and Family Therapy Center, where she trains and supervises master’s students to work with transgender people and their families.

Dr. Coolhart has several publications on clinical work with LGBTQ youth. Her recent work has focused on building resilience with transgender youth. She has developed a tool for accessing youths and family’s readiness for gender affirming medical treatments, published in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. She has also published multiple manuscripts on supporting transgender youth and families in therapy and advocating for trans-affirmative school environments. In 2015, she co-authored a book, The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity. Her most recent co-authored book is entitled,The Trans and Gender Diverse Teen Resilience Guide: Essential Skills for Building Community, Well-Being, and Mental Health.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Deborah Coolhart maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Syracuse University. She is a published author and receives royalties. Dr. Coolhart receives a speaking honorarium, book, and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Deborah Coolhart is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. She is an Ad hoc reviewer for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepesi@pesi.com  


Objectives

  1. Apply gender-affirmative care strategies to clinical work with trans and gender expansive youth and adults.
  2. Utilize a tool to determine readiness for gender-affirmative medical treatments with trans and gender expansive youth and adults.
  3. Execute written letters of support for gender-affirmative medical treatments for clients.

Outline

  • Challenges/Barriers in Gender Affirming Care
    • Pervasive discrimination
    • Access to care
    • Gatekeeping
    • Importance of being a visible gender-affirmative provider
    • Prioritizing clients’ urgency
  • Model for Making Decisions About Gender-Affirmative Medical Treatments
    • Role of persistence and distress
  • Tool for Determining Readiness for Gender-Affirmative Medical Treatments
    • Assessing upcoming challenges and sources of support
    • Domains:
      • Early awareness of gender and family context
      • Parental/family attunement
      • Current gender expression
      • School context
      • Sexual/relationship development
      • Current intimate relationship(s)
      • Support
      • Future plans/expectations
  • Writing Letters of Support
    • What to include and not include
    • How to handle concerns
  • Limitations of Research and Potential Risks

Target Audience

  • Addiction Counselors
  • Counselors
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Psychologists
  • Therapists
  • Social Workers
  • Other Mental Health Professionals

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