We are honored to offer a training in Spring 2020 with Kate MacShane, LCSW-C, founder and clinical director of the Maryland Center for Gender & Intimacy in Frederick, Maryland. Improving our competence as therapists in our work with LGBQ+, transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming (T/NB/GNC) individuals from a gender-affirming perspective is essential.
This 3 credit in person course will focus on providing affirmative therapy with transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and otherwise gender-diverse clients. A foundational understanding of the difference between sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation will be presented. Discussion will include development an affirming therapeutic perspective; mental health risks and protective factors for transgender people; special issues in working with transgender and gender nonconforming youth; supporting families through gender transition; and supporting clients in accessing gender-affirming medical treatment. (Target Audience: Cisgender Social Workers and Counselors; gender-diverse clinicians welcome – Content Level: Intermediate)
About the Instructor
Kate MacShane, LCSW-C, is the founder and clinical director of the Maryland Center for Gender & Intimacy in Frederick, Maryland, where she specializes in sexuality and gender. Kate is a queer, cisgender, biracial therapist who practices from an anti-oppressive framework that incorporates feminist, queer, anti-white-supremacist, and other liberatory perspectives. Kate’s approach to working with clients incorporates relational, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and narrative therapies. Kate is a member of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. She received a MSW from the Smith College School for Social Work and an M.Ed. from American University.
Learning Objectives
Define and cultivate an affirming stance toward people of diverse gender identities
Differentiate between sex, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation
Identify mental health risks and protective factors for transgender people
Support parents and families as they navigate gender exploration and transition
Course Outline:
Friday, May 22nd — 8:30-11:30 (3hrs)
8:30-8:50:
-Overview of the spectra of identity sex, gender identity, gender expression, gender attribution, and sexual orientation
8:50-9:25:
- Privilege and power with respect to sexuality and gender in therapy
- Barriers to treatment for transgender and gender-nonconforming people
- The affirmative stance
9:25-9:55:
- Gender terminology
- Understanding gender dysphoria
9:55-10:50
- Overview of gender transition (social and medical)
- The role of the clinician in providing support for clients in transition
10:50-11:30
- Case studies
- Special considerations for children & adolescents
11:30: Q & A
Registration & Info
The cost to attend this training is $69, until March 1st, in which it will increase to $79. The cost of this event includes coffee/tea, continental breakfast from local vendors, afternoon snacks and certificate. Register online at www.marylandceus.com and contact MACCE at info.macce@gmail.com if there are questions, concerns or special accommodations needed. Space is limited, and registration closes on May 15, 2020. Cancellations for a full refund must be made by May 15, 2020. Please email info.macce@gmail.com.
Course Completion and CE info.
Social workers and Counselors must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to earn a CE credit. Certificates will be handed out at the end of the workshop.
This training has been approved by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors for Category A continuing education credits for this course for licensed counselors in Maryland. It has also been approved by the Board of Social Work Examiners for Category I continuing education units. The Mid-Atlantic Center for Continuing Education maintains full responsibility for this program.
Grievance and Satisfaction Policy.
The Mid-Atlantic Center for Continuing Education (MACCE) regards customer satisfaction in delivering high quality continuing education courses as our main priority. It is our goal to detect what our customers expect from our company and to fulfill these expectations unconditionally.
We ensure 100% customer and trainer satisfaction and welcome any feedback. For our full grievance and satisfaction policy, please request a copy at info.macce@gmail.com.