Gender Affirming Surgeries 101
A Comprehensive Training for Mental Health Professionals
Are you prepared to support your transgender clients through one of the most significant decisions of their lives? This groundbreaking training provides mental health professionals with essential knowledge about gender affirming surgeries. This training offers rare insights into the surgical process, emotional considerations, and comprehensive care strategies that most clinicians never receive in their education. Through detailed explanations, personal stories, and practical guidance, you'll gain the competency and confidence needed to effectively support clients before, during, and after their gender affirming surgery journey.
What You'll Learn:
Comprehensive surgery knowledge - Understand the full range of gender affirming surgical options available to transgender individuals
Real surgical insights - Gain detailed understanding of what actually happens during gender affirming procedures, including surgical mechanics and methodologies
Pre-operative support strategies - Learn evidence-based approaches to prepare and counsel clients considering gender affirming surgery
Post-operative care guidance - Master the emotional, physical, and social aspects of recovery and aftercare support
Professional competency enhancement - Examine and address your own biases, fears, and anxieties around transgender care
Practical clinical skills - Develop concrete tools and confidence for supporting clients throughout their entire surgical journey
Ideal For:
Licensed mental health professionals including LPCs, LCSWs, psychologists, and psychiatrists who want to enhance their competency in transgender care. It's particularly valuable for clinical supervisors, healthcare providers in medical settings, and therapists working in community health centers who serve LGBTQ+ populations. Whether you're new to gender-affirming care or seeking to deepen your expertise, this webinar will boost your confidence in counseling transgender clients and supporting healthcare teams through gender transition processes.