Working with Transgender Adults: A Deeper Theoretical Understanding

Abstract

This presentation will help attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the relational and social traumas inherent in development for transgender individuals living in the current cultural climate. It will also provide insight into how therapists can best support their transgender clients as they take steps toward inter- and intra- personal health and safety.

This session was originally presented as a live conference session in October 2021.

Target Audience

Advanced

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Identify key traumas inherent in transgender development in an hostile cultural climate
  • Enumerate the requirements for physical steps toward transition as purported by the World Professional Association of Transgender Health
  • Identify and discuss how key traumas associated with development for many transgender individuals impact the therapeutic relationship
  • Explain their role as gatekeepers for transgender clients and will be prepared to facilitate appropriate referrals to medical practitioners
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 APA
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • 1.50 ASWB ACE
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), #1744, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/20/2024 – 08/20/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 continuing education credits.
  • 1.50 ISSTD Certificate Program
    This program is eligible for 1.50 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program. No certificate of completion is generated for this type of credit.
Course opens: 
10/22/2022
Course expires: 
12/31/2050
ISSTD Member cost:
$35.00
Your Price:
$35.00
Part of: 
Social Determinants of Trauma and Dissociation Package
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Presenter: Lou Himes, PsyD
Presenter Bio: Lou Himes, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist and gender specialist in the state of New York. They identify as gender non-binary and use they/them/theirs pronouns. Trained in the tradition of psychodynamic psychotherapy, Lou also maintains a strong commitment to social justice and aspires to play an active role in eliminating mental health disparities for members of queer communities. This commitment is evident in their research on the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in conservative religious environments. They live near Ithaca, New York with their spouse, 14 year old son, and the cutest little chipin (chihuahua/miniature pinscher mix) in the whole world. For fun, they enjoy podcasting with their spouse on the intersections of religion and psychology (The Parallel Process Prodcast), gardening, hiking, wood working, mushroom foraging, and updating their 19th century farm house. Lou has more than 10 years experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community in New York City. They are a WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) certified specialist in mental health and provide consultation regarding the current WPATH Standards of Care (7) guidelines for the appropriate treatment of transgender individuals. They are also part of the ISST-D certificate training program and are developing a specialization in the intersections of transgender identity and trauma. In addition to their work in full time private practice, Lou also offers a variety of educational opportunities for organizations or individual practitioners seeking to provide competent care to queer individuals. This includes basic practices for helping queer and transgender individuals feel safe and welcomed into one’s office, holy space, community, and/or business. They hold a PsyD in Clinical Psychoogy from the Rosemead School of Psychology.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 APA
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • 1.50 ASWB ACE
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), #1744, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/20/2024 – 08/20/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 continuing education credits.
  • 1.50 ISSTD Certificate Program
    This program is eligible for 1.50 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program. No certificate of completion is generated for this type of credit.

Price

ISSTD Member cost:
$35.00
Your Price:
$35.00
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