An Introduction to Working with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Clients (1.5HR) Presented by Jessica Maroun, LPC

An Introduction to Working with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Clients(1.5HR) Presented by Jessica Maroun, LPC

$27.00

Category: General Skill Building Tag: transgender

Description

Are you interested in working with the transgender or gender non-conforming community but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions you have been afraid to ask? This webinar is the place to begin. You will be introduced to important terminology and leave with actionable steps to make yourself a more gender affirming therapist.

Upon completion of this training participants will be able to:

Define essential terms related to gender identity, expression, and the transgender experience
Discover the answers to frequently asked questions and misconceptions about working with transgender clients
Identify at least one action step to implementing gender-affirming care

Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 1.5 hours of Clinical continuing education training.

Course Instructor:Jessica Maroun, LPC

Recording Date: 01/13/2025

Course Format

Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved. CE Training Workshops, LLC, provider #1770, 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: 8/2/2022 – 8/2/2025. CE Training Workshops, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. System Requirements: Firefox, Chrome, Brave, Safari, Edge on any modern operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS). A desktop browser is recommended. We do not provide support resources for issues encountered using a mobile device. For more information about our policies and board approval statements, please visit our FAQS page.

Meet Your Facilitator

Jessica Maroun, LPC has 20 years of dedicated experience in the mental health field, Jessica (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Central Connecticut State University and her Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Post University. Jessica has worked in diverse environments—from adolescent group homes to outpatient clinics—bringing a wealth of expertise to her current role as Assistant Clinical Director in a group private practice.

Syllabus

An Introduction to Working with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Clients (1.5HR)

Introduction
Define essential terms related to gender identity, expression, and the transgender experience
- What is the difference between gender and sex?
- What is the difference between gender identity and gender expression?
- What is gender dysphoria?
Discover the answers to frequently asked questions and misconceptions about working with transgender clients
- Strategies to utilize when you make a mistake with a client’s name or pronouns
- Prevalence of mental health concerns and risk factors
- Barriers to accessing mental health care
Identify at least one action step to implementing gender-affirming care
- How to make your therapy space inviting
- Utilizing pronouns and chosen names
- How to spot microaggressions
Summary/Q&A