Register Today for WPATH GEI July 2022 Online Workshops – Scholarships Available for LIEC and Student Members

 
From: "WPATH" <wpath@PROTECTED>
Subject: Register Today for WPATH GEI July 2022 Online Workshops – Scholarships Available for LIEC and Student Members
Date: June 29th 2022

Register Today for WPATH GEI July 2022 Online Workshops
 
WPATH is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the following brand-new Online GEI Workshops:
  • WPATH GEI Online Nonbinary Workshop: Saturday, July 16, 2022: 11:00am – 1:00pm Eastern 
  • WPATH GEI Online Neurodiversity Workshop: Friday, July 22, 2022: 8:00am – 12:00pm Eastern 
  • WPATH GEI Online Sexuality Workshop: Friday, July 29, 2022: 11:00am – 3:00pm Eastern 
 
Please read below for more information about these courses, and to register.
 
Scholarships are available for WPATH Student and LIEC Members, please scroll to the bottom of this message to learn more.
 

WPATH GEI Online Nonbinary Workshop
Saturday, July 16, 2022: 11:00am – 1:00pm Eastern Time
(Pre-recorded sessions available in early July)
 
The WPATH GEI Online Nonbinary Workshop is a 3.5 hour training addressing the provision of care for nonbinary people. This workshop will address population estimates and trends, hormone prescription and individually customized surgical options for nonbinary patients, identity and social transition in  nonbinary youth, the creation of affirmative referral pathways for nonbinary primary care patients, and navigating a nonbinary identity in a country with poor access to health care. The panel will include child/adolescent and adult psychologists, a pediatric endocrinologist, a plastic surgeon and a family physician. The presenters will offer individual presentations and will discuss several case studies as a live panel.
 
Topics Presented:
NB Hormone PrescriptionJeremi Carswell, MD
Creating Affirmative Referral Pathways for NB Patients in Primary CarePier-Maude Lanteigne, MD
Gender Identity and Social Transition in NB YouthLaura Kuper, PhD
Individually Customized Surgery for NB PeopleLoren Schechter, MD
Navigating NB Identity and Accessing Care in Countries with Poor Health Care AccessChris McLachlan, MSocSci
 
Attendees must be available to attend the live session "in-person" via Zoom on Friday, July 16, 2022 from 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT, and complete all required pre-recorded didactic sessions, in order to complete the WPATH GEI Online Nonbinary Workshop.
 
Medical and Mental Health CEs are available for this GEI Workshop.
 
Faculty: Kelly Ducheny, PsyD; Laura Kuper, PhD; Loren Schechter, MD; Chris McLachlan, MSocSci, MtH; Jeremi Carswell, MD; Pier-Maude Lanteigne, MD
 

 


WPATH GEI Online Neurodiversity Workshop
Friday, July 22, 2022: 8:00am – 12:00pm Eastern Time
 
The WPATH GEI Online Neurodiversity Workshop is a half-day training on the intersection of neurodivergence (especially autism) and gender diversity. This workshop provides a toolkit of approaches for supporting autistic/neurodivergent gender-diverse individuals including in the areas of communication/self-advocacy, executive function/goal setting, and gender discernment/affirmation. The session will emphasize strengths-based approaches and address issues related to obtaining autism and related diagnoses, prioritizing clinical supports, and establishing multidisciplinary care teams. Topics related to intersectional identities, including around neurodiversity, gender diversity, and race, will be explored.
 
Attendees must be available to attend the live session "in-person" via Zoom on Friday, July 22, 2022 from 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT, in order to complete the WPATH GEI Online Neurodiversity Workshop.
 
Medical and Mental Health CEs are available for this GEI Workshop.
 

 


WPATH GEI Online Sexuality Workshop
Friday, July 29, 2022: 11:00am – 3:00pm Eastern Time
 
The WPATH GEI Online Sexuality Workshop will be led by Dr. Gail Knudson (University of British Columbia). This workshop will include: author highlights from Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments (Routledge, 2021) featuring content that explores supporting trans erotic embodiments from a pleasure-centered praxis; developmental considerations around sexual health and pleasure - working with TGD children, adolescents, adults, and older adults - and specific generational concerns; ethical principles involved in Sexual Health Service delivery - how the PLISSIT MODEL and ISSWSH Process of Care are applicable to TGD clients in general practice; SOC 8 Sexual Health Chapter Recommendations (assuming release of SOC8 prior to the workshop); possible effects of the hormone therapy and other medications on sexual pleasure; overview of international associations’ position statements and declarations supporting sexuality and sexual health of TGD persons, as well as case studies.
 
Attendees must be available to attend the live session "in-person" via Zoom on Friday, July 29, 2022 from 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT, in order to complete the WPATH GEI Online Sexuality Workshop.
 
Medical and Mental Health CEs are available for this GEI Workshop.
 
Faculty: Gail Knudson, MD, FRCP, MEd; Lucie Fielding, PhD; Maurice Garcia, MD; Ame Lopez, MD; Georgios Pagkalos, MD; Elna Rudolph, MBChB; Katherine Spencer, PhD
 

 


Registration Scholarships Available for WPATH LIEC and Student Members

We are pleased to announce that we are able to offer registration scholarships to current WPATH LIEC and Student Members for the following upcoming GEI Courses:

WPATH GEI Online Nonbinary Workshop (Saturday, July 16, 2022: 11AM - 1PM EDT)
WPATH GEI Online Neurodiversity Workshop (Friday, July 22, 2022: 8AM - 12PM EDT)
WPATH GEI Online Sexuality Workshop (Friday, July 29, 2022: 11AM - 3PM EDT)

WPATH LIEC Scholarships: If you are selected to receive an LIEC Member registration scholarship, we will send you a link to register for the course, with a special one-time use code that will bring your registration fee to $0 USD.

WPATH Student Member Scholarships: If you are selected to receive a Student Member registration scholarship, we will send you a link to register for the course, with a special one-time use code that will bring your registration fee to $50 USD.

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