Guiding Authenticity – Insights from Dr. Shawn
Hi! It´s Shawn again, from the Gender Health Training Institute. The other day, I was on the long drive from ...
Phase 4 of the The Gender Affirmative Specialist Journey: Gender Specialist
Be a Leader, a Mentor, an Advocate Becoming a Gender Specialist isn’t only about mastering clinical knowledge—it’s about interdisciplinary navigation, ...
Working with Families and Partners in a Time of Resistance
When I think about the most persistent challenges clinicians face in gender-affirming care, one rises to the top again and ...
Confidently Navigating Gender-Affirming Care and Family Dynamics as a Gender Experienced Therapist
In Phase 3, you’ve become a Gender Experienced therapist—you’re confidently guiding transgender and gender-expansive clients through diagnoses and transitions. Gender-affirming ...
Breaking Barriers: The Urgent Need for Gender-Competent Care
For years, transgender and gender-expansive people have reported bad experiences in healthcare. Many have said they had to explain their ...
Supporting Trans and Gender-Diverse Clients: Meeting the Moment, Together
As mental health professionals, we know we’re at a turning point. Every day, we show up for transgender and gender-diverse ...