(HS Garcia 096123 2021) A Journey into Transgender Mental Health: Transcending the Binary
Tracking # 20-935499
Course overview
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 recording will explore how you can be an affirmative provider. You'll discover: Areas of common clinical concern and treatment when working with transgender individuals How gender dysphoria is commonly experienced The medical, social, and psychological aspects of transitioning all therapists should be aware of The critical aspects of incorporating trans-affirmative care into your practice
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III
Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Noah Garcia is the owner of Open World Coaching & Consulting, LLC and NextQuest Counseling, PLLC. He is an independent contractor with University of Texas at Austin Community Mental Health Center and receives a speaking honorarium from Austin AMFT. Noah Garcia receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Noah Garcia is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.