Gender Affirming Therapy for Gender Diverse Individuals

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Submitted by Gail Begley on Apr 21, 2025 - 2:23pm CDT

Resource Type: 
Webinar
  • Participants will define key terms and concepts related to the transgender experience and gender dysphoria using affirming language grounded in WPATH Standards of Care.
  • Participants will gain a basic understanding of how gender-related diagnoses have changed over time in the DSM and explore how historical context/political climate have influenced diagnosis/treatment in clinical practice.
  • Participants will be introduced to the purpose and structure of letters of support for gender-affirming treatment, including GAHT (gender-affirming hormone therapy) and surgeries. 
  • Participants will apply knowledge to clinical scenarios through discussion of case studies representing diverse gender identities and transition experiences.
Author(s): 
Cemre Korman
Subject: 
Collaborative Practice
Communities & Population Health
Education & Learning
Ethics
Patients & Families
Teamwork
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