Creating a Gender Inclusive Practice for TGNCNB Clients
Where
This is an online event that will take place via Zoom. Instructions for accessing the Zoom will be sent to the email address used for registration.Contact
Christina Steudte, LMHCAssociation for Mental Health and Wellness
631-471-7242 ext 1330
csteudte@mhaw.org
Who Should Attend
Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Creative Arts Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and any professional that is working in the mental health field.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will develop their understanding of gender identity and affirming language and practices.
- Participants will become more sensitized towards the dynamics of family systems when working with TGNCNB clients.
- Participants will have a supportive space to ask questions related to best practices when working with TGNCNB clients.
- Participants will leave this workshop with an enhanced understanding of the complexity of issues and the sensitive nautre of working with LGBTQ+ clients.
What does it mean to be a practitioner inclusive of gender identity? How do we develop inclusive therapeutic practices for transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary clients and their families? How do we build rapport with clients and their support systems in regards to their gender identity? This interactive workshop will be an opportunity to unpack your questions while acknowledging that our journey of building awareness and empathy may happen at the same time we are working with clients experiencing their own exploration of gender identity.
APPROVED FOR 2 CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
LIVE ONLINE WEBINAR
(LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LCAT/LMFT)
Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. (Provider #0156)
Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. (Provider #MHC-0014)
Certificate of completion will be provided after the return of completed evaluation (via email).
Registration fee: $50.00
About the Presenter
Elisa Waters has almost thirty years of experience teaching across the United States, in Spain, and in Latin America. Elisa consults with schools and businesses to help create more inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ folx and organizes an annual conference called the LGBTeach Forum. Her own story as an ‘out’ educator was featured in the book “One Teacher in Ten” edited by Kevin Jennings and her work on creating LGBTQIA+ inclusive schools is highlighted in the book “Safe is Not Enough: Better Schools for LGBTQ Students” by Michael Sadowski. Her passion for working with those on varying points in their journey with gender and sexuality led her to pursue a Masters of Social Work; and in the classroom, in her private practice, through her consulting, and via her annual LGBTeach conference, she gets to do what matters: educate, celebrate, and advocate.