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 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 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. The entire course will take place during the live session on July 22, there are no pre-recorded didactic sessions to complete for this workshop.

Medical and Mental Health CEs are available for this GEI Workshop.

Register Now for WPATH GEI Online Neurodiversity 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. The entire course will take place during the live session on July 29, there are no pre-recorded didactic sessions to complete for this 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

Register Now for WPATH GEI Online Sexuality Workshop

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 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.