Description
When working with a gender-expansive child or youth, we are usually working with a family system. This 3-credit course enables participants to develop strategies for providing affirming care for these young people and their family members. Participants will increase their knowledge of the topics and challenges that arise and add to their professional toolbox of strategies.
Maryland:
This workshop meets the requirement for Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (COMAR 10.42.06.03.A.(1)(d)) with a focus on cultural humility.
District of Columbia:
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This workshop meets the continuing education requirement for DC Public Health Priorities in the following topic: 10. Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care.
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Alternatively, this workshop also meets the LGBTQ+ requirement.
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You cannot use this workshop to satisfy both requirements.
Instructor
I hold a Master of Theological Studies Degree and a Master of Social Work Degree. I have worked with all ages providing individual, couples, and child and family therapy in the mental health field for over 15 years. I am the founder of Reclaim and Rise Therapy. I serve on the Advisory Council for an Indigenous DV and SA program and serve as Healing Coordinator for Campaign for Southern Equality, as well as contribute to other projects. The best part of what I do is celebrating growth and witnessing courage as people create the lives and communities they’ve been hoping for.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
8:50 – 9:00 Log on
9:00-9:15- Introductions, Review Objectives
9:15-9:40-Definitions, History,, Terminology
9:40-10:00- Describe d 3 gender identities a young person may hold.
10:00-10:35- Name at least 1 framework for family work with 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth
10:35-10:50- Break
10:50-11:15- Examine at least 3 barriers to affirming care.
11:15-11:40- Commit to at least 1 new strategy or skill to apply in their practice.
11:40-12:00 Practice Scenarios
12:00-12:15- Reflection and Wrap Up Discussion
12:15 Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Describe three gender identities a young person may hold.
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Name at least one framework for family work with gender-expansive children and youth.
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Examine at least three barriers to affirming care.
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Commit to at least one new strategy or skill to apply in practice.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Abreu, R. L., Sostre, J. P., Gonzalez, K. A., Lockett, G. M., Matsuno, E., & Mosley, D. V. (2022). Impact of gender-affirming care bans on transgender and gender diverse youth: Parental figures’ perspective. Journal of Family Psychology, 36(5), 643–652. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000987
Call, D.C., Challa, M. & Telingator, C.J. Providing Affirmative Care to Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth: Disparities, Interventions, and Outcomes. Curr Psychiatry Rep 23, 33 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-021-01245-9
Emily Georges, Emily C.B. Brown, Rachel Silliman Cohen; Prohibition of Gender-Affirming Care as a Form of Child Maltreatment: Reframing the Discussion. Pediatrics January 2024; 153 (1): e2023064292. 10.1542/peds.2023-064292
"Ensuring Access To Affirming Mental Health Care For LGBTQ+ Children And Teens", Health Affairs Blog, December 9, 2021. DOI: 10.1377/hblog20211203.985345
Kidd, K. M., Sequeira, G. M., Katz-Wise, S. L., Fechter-Leggett, M., Gandy, M., Herring, N., ... & Dowshen, N. L. (2023). “Difficult to Find, Stressful to Navigate”: Parents' Experiences Accessing Affirming Care for Gender-Diverse Youth. LGBT health, 10(7), 496-504.
Medico D, Pullen Sansfaçon A, Zufferey A, Galantino G, Bosom M, Suerich-Gulick F. Pathways to gender affirmation in trans youth: A qualitative and participative study with youth and their parents. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 2020;25(4):1002-1014. doi:10.1177/1359104520938427
Pullen Sansfaçon, A., Kirichenko, V., Holmes, C., Feder, S., Lawson, M. L., Ghosh, S., Ducharme, J., Temple Newhook, J., & Suerich-Gulick, F. (2020). Parents’ Journeys to Acceptance and Support of Gender-diverse and Trans Children and Youth. Journal of Family Issues, 41(8), 1214-1236. https://doi.org/10.1177/0192513X19888779
Tordoff DM, Wanta JW, Collin A, Stepney C, Inwards-Breland DJ, Ahrens K. Mental Health Outcomes in Transgender and Nonbinary Youths Receiving Gender-Affirming Care. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(2):e220978. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.0978
Zullo, L., Seager van Dyk, I., Ollen, E., Ramos, N., Asarnow, J., & Miranda, J. (2021). Treatment Recommendations and Barriers to Care for Suicidal LGBTQ Youth: A Quality Improvement Study. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 6(3), 393–409. https://doi.org/10.1080/23794925.2021.1950079
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.
Late Fee: On 7/16/25, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop.
For more information, please read the general policies on our website.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
Evaluation
Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.
After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.
