Working With Trans Youth and Their Families

Over the last three years, a record number of anti-trans legislation have been proposed and passed across nearly every state in America. The vast majority of these legislations target transgender and non-binary (trans) youth and their families. As a result, trans youth are experiencing increased mental health symptoms including persistent anxiety and suicidality. Although many mental health professionals want to support trans youth, few have been trained working with trans youth. Further, even fewer mental health professionals have received training on how to work with family members of trans youth.

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview and case examples of working with trans youth and their families, including evaluating, diagnosing and treating Gender Dysphoria in minors and supporting parents. This webinar will also equip mental health professionals with concrete clinical tools for more compassionate, effective care for trans youth and their families.

 1 hour CE. Recorded video format (non-interactive)

ESTIMATED COURSE LENGTH: 1.08 hours 

CE CREDITS: 1.00 continuing education/contact hours for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists

TARGET AUDIENCE: Mental Health Practitioners

LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION:  Intermediate

PREREQUISITE(S): None

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: Recorded video format (non-interactive)

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Closed captioning of audio components. In order to request further accessibility accommodations, please email support@psychhub.com.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: To obtain your CE certificate, learners must complete a pre-test (not scored), progress through all course segments, complete a participant evaluation, and obtain a score of 80% or higher on a post-test. Learners are expected to complete the quiz within 3 attempts. If unable to do so, the learner will need to re-review the course segments.

FINANCIAL/COMMERCIAL SUPPORT STATEMENT: This course has no commercial support.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:  This course has no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support. Psych Hub's conflict of interest statement is found in the footer of the training center.

GRIEVANCE AND REFUND POLICIES: Grievance and refund policies are found in the footer of the training center.

PARTICIPATION COSTS:  The cost to participate in this CE activity is included in the subscription registration fee.

COURSE CREATION DATE:  10/5/2023 

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify 2 signs of Gender Dysphoria among prepubescent children
• Identify 2 treatment options for adolescents struggling with Gender Dysphoria
• Identify 2 community-based resources for family members of trans minors

1. Gender Development and Diversity
2. Experiences of Trans Youth in the United States
   1. The Evolution of Trans Youth Rights in the United States
   2. Minority Stress, Discrimination and Disparities
      1. Mental Health Disparities and Risk Factors
      2. Compounding Discrimination
3. Supporting Minors With Gender Dysphoria
4. 1. Evaluating and Diagnosing Gender Dysphoria With Minors
   2. Treatment Options for Minors With Gender Dysphoria
      1. Non-Medical Treatment Options
      2. Medical Treatment Options
   3. Working With Family Members
   1. What Parents Can Do
   2. Cultural Considerations
   3. Legal Considerations
5. Case Examples