Gender Diversity Master Class Series for Providers
Unpacking & Contextualizing Gender: Recognizing Bias in the Therapeutic Relationship
October 15, 2025
3 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.
What We Will Cover
- The cultural construction of gender: moving beyond the binary
- The Authentic Gender Grid: mapping identity, roles, and expression
- Family, cultural, and societal narratives about gender
- Policing, privilege, and resistance across gender journeys
- Exploring personal gender histories to inform affirming practice
- Tools for recognizing the early roots of implicit bias
Learning objectives:
- Describe the 4 main aspects of gender.
- Identify the cultural and familial narratives that shape gender development and views.
- Reflect on gender histories and how this impacts beliefs and professional practice.
- Recognize the early formation of bias related to gender norms and expectations.
- Engage in practices that deepen self-awareness and increase capacity for gender-affirming care.
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.
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.