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Digital Seminar

Readiness for Gender-Affirmative Medical Treatments

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In this recording, view Deb Coolhart, PhD, LMFT, a clinician with over 20 years of experience working with trans and gender expansive individuals, as she provides you with all the information you need to assist youth and adult clients determine their readiness for medical gender-affirmative treatments. You’ll receive:

  • A tool for determining readiness for gender-affirmative medical treatments
  • Guidelines for writing letters of support, as well as sample letters

Any masters-level mental health provider can be qualified to support these important, sometimes life-saving treatments. So, the next time you are asked to write a letter of support for gender-affirmative treatments, you will be prepared!

Here's What You'll Learn

  • Challenges/Barriers in Gender Affirming Care
    • Pervasive discrimination
    • Access to care
    • Gatekeeping
    • Importance of being a visible gender-affirmative provider
    • Prioritizing clients’ urgency
  • Model for Making Decisions About Gender-Affirmative Medical Treatments
    • Role of persistence and distress
  • Tool for Determining Readiness for Gender-Affirmative Medical Treatments
    • Assessing upcoming challenges and sources of support
    • Domains:
      • Early awareness of gender and family context
      • Parental/family attunement
      • Current gender expression
      • School context
      • Sexual/relationship development
      • Current intimate relationship(s)
      • Support
      • Future plans/expectations
  • Writing Letters of Support
    • What to include and not include
    • How to handle concerns
  • Limitations of Research and Potential Risks

Everything You're Getting

  • More than 1 hour of video content
  • Up to 1.5 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts

Deborah Anne Coolhart, PhD, LMFT

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Deb Coolhart, PhD, LMFT, is a private practice clinician and an associate professor in the marriage and family department at Syracuse University. She has been doing therapy with LGBTQ youth and their families for 25 years. She created the transgender affirmative support teams in Syracuse University’s Couple and Family Therapy Center, where she trains and supervises master’s students to work with transgender people and their families.

Dr. Coolhart has several publications on clinical work with LGBTQ youth. Her recent work has focused on building resilience with transgender youth. She has developed a tool for accessing youths and family’s readiness for gender affirming medical treatments, published in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. She has also published multiple manuscripts on supporting transgender youth and families in therapy and advocating for trans-affirmative school environments. In 2015, she co-authored a book, The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity. Her most recent co-authored book is entitled,The Trans and Gender Diverse Teen Resilience Guide: Essential Skills for Building Community, Well-Being, and Mental Health.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Deborah Coolhart maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Syracuse University. She is a published author and receives royalties. Dr. Coolhart receives a speaking honorarium, book, and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Deborah Coolhart is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. She is an Ad hoc reviewer for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS058983
Duration:
1 hour, 31 minutes
Copyright:
Jun 30, 2022
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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