Origins of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming (TGNC) Pathologization

This webinar will provide training on the pathologization of trans and gender non-conforming (TGNC) identities as a major barrier to gender-affirming healthcare for this population. It will present specific information on the role of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in forming the framework for pathologization through the Standards of Care and DSM respectively. The webinar will offer mental health clinicians methods of advocating for TGNC self-determination and access to care while providing direct practice within...Read more an oppressive system. THIS COURSE COUNTS FOR 1.0 ETHICS CE's.

- Describe how pathologization negatively affects TGNC individuals’ access to healthcare.
- Discuss the systems involved in creating the framework for pathologization of TGNC identities.
- Identify ways to use knowledge of TGNC pathologization in advocating for this population in clinical practice.
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Learning Objectives

  • Describe how pathologization negatively affects TGNC individuals’ access to healthcare.
  • Discuss the systems involved in creating the framework for pathologization of TGNC identities.
  • Identify ways to use knowledge of TGNC pathologization in advocating for this population in clinical practice.

Wednesday, October 07, 2020

Live Interactive Webinar

12:00 PM EDT - 01:00 PM EDT

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EARN 1 CE Credit Hours

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Agenda

Origins of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming (TGNC) Pathologization, presented by Clintonville Counseling and Wellness. 

- Describe how pathologization negatively affects TGNC individuals’ access to healthcare.

 - Discuss the systems involved in creating the framework for pathologization of TGNC identities.

 - Identify ways to use knowledge of TGNC pathologization in advocating for this population in clinical practice.

CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour

CE Approvals

Ohio Counselor Social Worker Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Clintonville Counseling and Wellness is approved by the state of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist board as a continuing Professional Education Provider for Counselors, Social Workers, and Nurses (#RCS012001) and Marriage and Family Therapists (RTX082001).

CE Process Info

A Continuing Education Certificate for this program will be obtained using the website CE Go. Approximately 3 days after the event, you will receive an email with a link to CE Go. This link will be emailed to the account you used to register for this event.

Upon accessing the CE-Go website, you will be able to:

  • Complete the mandatory evaluation forms for the event
  • Download your CE Certificate in PDF form

For questions regarding this program and its content, please contact April Cunningham, LPCC-S at april@clintonvillecounselor.com.