TRAINING SERIES
Monterey County Rainbow Connections Gender Diversity Provider Training
Medical Support & Assessment
CE’s Available with Full Access.
The Gender Health Training Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
Gender Health Training Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The Monterey Behavioral Health Gender Diversity Training is a comprehensive workshop series designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of medical and mental health professionals, educators, and community members in supporting transgender and gender diverse youth and their families. This series will help participants build a strong foundation in gender literacy, medical support, and developmental understanding of gender, enabling them to provide effective, culturally attuned, gender affirming care. Each of these workshops will provide an invaluable opportunity for professionals to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and contribute to a more inclusive and affirming society for all youth. This training begins with four intensive 3-hour sessions held on Thursday afternoons. These sessions will cover crucial topics related to gender diversity and care, integrating perspectives from youth, parents, and families. It will also include content specific to working with monolingual Spanish speaking families.
The Monterey Behavioral Health Gender Care Trainings offers a unique and in-depth learning experience for those dedicated to supporting transgender and gender diverse youth and their families. Through this series, participants will build a strong foundation in gender literacy, medical support, and developmental understanding of gender, enabling them to provide the highest standard of care. This workshop series is an invaluable opportunity for professionals and advocates to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and contribute to a more inclusive and affirming society for all youth. This training series is designed not only to impart knowledge but also to foster a supportive community of professionals and advocates who are committed to the well-being of transgender and gender diverse youth. By participating in this series, attendees will join a network of individuals dedicated to creating inclusive and affirming environments for all youth, regardless of their gender identity or expression.
As the landscape of gender identity and expression continues to evolve, it is essential for those in supportive roles to stay informed and equipped to address the unique needs of transgender and gender diverse individuals. This workshop series is meticulously crafted to address these needs, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Through interactive sessions and collaborative discussions, participants will delve into critical topics, including gender literacy, medical support, and the developmental journeys of transgender youth and their families. The workshop kicks off with four intensive sessions, each lasting three hours, held on Thursday afternoons. These initial sessions lay the groundwork for understanding and supporting transgender youth by covering essential aspects of language, misinformation, medical interventions, and developmental processes. Following these sessions, monthly follow-up meetings will provide a platform for continued learning, case discussions, and addressing specific participant concerns. Additional in-depth trainings on particular topics will be scheduled as needed, ensuring that participants receive ongoing support and education.
We’re going to talk about…
- How to create a gender-affirming clinical space for both staff and patients.
- Practical steps for creating affirming intake forms and using electronic health records.
- Key components of gender-affirming medical care, including individualized treatments.
- The significance of hormones, surgeries, and behavioral health interventions in gender-affirming care.
- The importance of understanding nonbinary and gender expansive identities in medical support.
- Non-pharmacological gender-affirming care options.
- Approaching sexuality, safer sex, and family building in gender-affirming care.
- Mindful gender embodiment and creating space for evolving goals in medical treatments.
- Considerations for providing collaborative care and multidisciplinary support.
- The role of medical guidelines, online resources, and legal support in gender-affirming care.
Learning Objectives:
- List three key components of creating a gender-affirming clinical space and their impact on patient care.
- Explain the significance of trauma-informed care in gender-affirming healthcare by identifying two primary practices.
- Identify two ways affirming intake forms and Electronic Health Records (EHR) support transgender and gender-expansive patients.
- Describe the benefits of individualized patient-centered medical care, including hormone therapies and surgical options, in gender-affirming treatment.
- List three benefits of using puberty blockers and hormone treatments for transgender youth.
- Explain the importance of fertility discussions before starting hormone therapy.
- Identify three ethical considerations when writing referral letters and conducting gender health evaluations.
- List four essential elements of a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment for gender affirming care.
- Describe the collaborative approach to gender health evaluations.
- Compare and contrast a gender health evaluation and a letter of support for gender affirming care.
- Describe the common factors that a trans person needs to take into consideration prior to starting a medical transition.
- Explain the relationship between mental preparation and a good recovery from surgery.
This comprehensive course lays the groundwork for understanding the intricacies of gender diversity within clinical supervision and introduces participants to the foundational principles of gender affirming care, ethical considerations, legal frameworks, and the development of a supportive supervisory relationship.
3 CE Credits available
Course Curriculum
Presenters
Jen Hastings, MD (jen/jen) Board Certified in Family Medicine, has been providing transgender health care for many years. Dr Jen is part of Ibis Reproductive Health, a research group studying the reproductive needs and experiences of transgender and gender expansive people in the US, and a national consultant and educator on transgender healthcare, increasing medical access and understanding. Jen is also an abortion provider with Aria Medical Group. In Santa Cruz, Jen is the physician consultant with SafeRx and the Health Improvement Partnership, working with Opioid Safety, Behavioral Health integration, Trauma Informed Care and Mindfulness in Medicine.
Shawn V. Giammattei, PhD is a clinical psychologist & WPATH certified member/mentor, specializing in couple & family therapy with a particular focus on trans youth and their families. He is the founder & CEO of the Gender Health Training Institute & TransFamily Alliance, a research consultant, international speaker, community educator, and professor teaching graduate and post-graduate courses in LGBTQ psychology, family systems, and gender affirming care, as well as the author of several articles and book chapters on gender, sexuality, and family work.
Mexican writer, former strategy director at international organizations and DEI expert at Gender Health Training Institute. Juliette is coaching the most important organizations in Latin America to change their culture towards trans inclusivity, implementing solid policies and procedures. Juliette helps trans families in their Gender Journey, translating gender-affirming care to the Latin American culture, helping families understand it and remove cultural obstacles so they can flow and be at peace with the process.
Full Access (3 CEs)
$40.00
CE's INCLUDED
- Video (Webinar Recording)
- Webinar Slides
- Post-webinar Quiz (required to get CE's)
- Evaluation (required to get CE's)
- Certificate (3 CE's)
- Community Discussion
The Gender Health Training Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
Gender Health Training Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
