TRAINING SERIES

Monterey County Rainbow Connections Gender Diversity Provider Training:

Parent & Youth Panels

November 7, 2024

CE’s Available
The Gender Health Training Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Gender Health Training Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Monterey Behavioral Health Gender Diversity Training is a comprehensive workshop series designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of medical and mental health professionals, educators, and community members in supporting transgender and gender diverse youth and their families. This series will help participants build a strong foundation in gender literacy, medical support, and developmental understanding of gender, enabling them to provide effective, culturally attuned, gender affirming care. Each of these workshops will provide an invaluable opportunity for professionals to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and contribute to a more inclusive and affirming society for all youth.

This training begins with four intensive 3-hour sessions held on Thursday afternoons. These sessions will cover crucial topics related to gender diversity and care, integrating perspectives from youth, parents, and families. It will also include content specific to working with monolingual Spanish speaking families.

Join us for an afternoon with gender diverse youth and parents as they share their experiences on their gender journeys. As an added bonus to our 4 part comprehensive workshop series and to deepen our learning that was designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of medical providers, mental health professionals, and educators in supporting transgender and gender diverse youth and their families, we will be listening to the stories and experience of those we hope to serve. Our first panel is with parents with gender diverse kids who will share their experience of being on this journey with their child and our second panel will be with gender diverse youth themselves as they share their experience on this journey for themselves and with their families. Each panel will include time for Q&A.

What we will Cover:

  • Experiences of youth, parents, and family members on gender journeys.
  • Medical and emotional support needs of transgender youth and their families
  • Youth and parent’s experience of Gender Evaluations.
  • Best practices for working with youth and familes in providing gender affirming care
  • Developmental gender journeys of transgender youth and their families

The Monterey Behavioral Health Gender Care Trainings offers a unique and in-depth learning experience for those dedicated to supporting transgender and gender diverse youth and their families. Through this series, participants will build a strong foundation in gender literacy, medical support, and developmental understanding of gender, enabling them to provide the highest standard of care. This workshop series is an invaluable opportunity for professionals and advocates to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and contribute to a more inclusive and affirming society for all youth.

This training series is designed not only to impart knowledge but also to foster a supportive community of professionals and advocates who are committed to the well-being of transgender and gender diverse youth. By participating in this series, attendees will join a network of individuals dedicated to creating inclusive and affirming environments for all youth, regardless of their gender identity or expression.

As the landscape of gender identity and expression continues to evolve, it is essential for those in supportive roles to stay informed and equipped to address the unique needs of transgender and gender diverse individuals. This workshop series is meticulously crafted to address these needs, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Through interactive sessions and collaborative discussions, participants will delve into critical topics, including gender literacy, medical support, and the developmental journeys of transgender youth and their families.

Presenters

Jen Hastings

Jen Hastings, MD (jen/jen) Board Certified in Family Medicine, has been providing transgender health care for many years. Dr Jen is part of Ibis Reproductive Health, a research group studying the reproductive needs and experiences of transgender and gender expansive people in the US, and a national consultant and educator on transgender healthcare, increasing medical access and understanding.
Jen is also an abortion provider with Aria Medical Group. In Santa Cruz, Jen is the physician consultant with SafeRx and the Health Improvement Partnership, working with Opioid Safety, Behavioral Health integration, Trauma Informed Care and Mindfulness in Medicine.

Shawn V. Giammattei, PhD

Shawn V. Giammattei, PhD is a clinical psychologist & WPATH certified member/mentor, specializing in couple & family therapy with a particular focus on trans youth and their families. He is the founder & CEO of the Gender Health Training Institute & TransFamily Alliance, a research consultant, international speaker, community educator, and professor teaching graduate and post-graduate courses in LGBTQ psychology, family systems, and gender affirming care, as well as the author of several articles and book chapters on gender, sexuality, and family work.

Juliette Greenham

Mexican writer, former strategy director at international organizations and DEI expert at Gender Health Training Institute. Juliette is coaching the most important organizations in Latin America to change their culture towards trans inclusivity, implementing solid policies and procedures. Juliette helps trans families in their Gender Journey, translating gender-affirming care to the Latin American culture, helping families understand it and remove cultural obstacles so they can flow and be at peace with the process.

Panel 1

Parent & Youth Panel

Date: November 7, 2024
1:30 – 4:30 pm PT

Join us for an afternoon with gender diverse youth and parents as they share their experiences on their gender journeys.

Session is 180 min including time for Q&A.

3 CE Credits Available

The Gender Health Training Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Gender Health Training Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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