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Thursday, October 1 • 10:00am - 10:50am
Trans 101

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Trans 101 covers the basics of gender transition, terminology surrounding the transgender and gender diverse communities, and the basics of being proactive and friendly in creating an accepting and understanding environment for individuals of gender diversity. Whether you are a provider, mental health care professional, community organizer or ally, this is great course for those new to the concept of gender diversity and those who have been serving the community for years alike.

Continuing Education Available 
For more information about Continuing Education, go HERE

Following attendance of the 2015 Gender Expansion Conference, attendees will be able to:

1.      Identify strategies for creating a welcoming environment for gender diverse individuals

2.      Report on best practices for masculinizing and feminizing medical treatment recommendations for adults and youth 

3.      Describe the development of gender identity in the context of adolescent development

4.      Discuss risks and benefits of available options for gender affirming surgeries

5.      Describe principles of harm reduction in relationship to gender affirming medical and surgical treatments.

6.      Explain co-management of pre and post-surgical care for transgender patients by surgeon and primary care providers


Speakers
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Keegan Olson

Trans* Trainer & Outreach Specialist, Gender Expansion Project | YWCA of Missoula
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Bree Sutherland

Executive Director, Gender Expansion Project
Bree Sutherland is a Montana native who attended the University of Montana for a degree in Social Work and Psychology, with an emphasis in LGBT studies and gender variance. She was responsible in the co-founding of the Gender Expansion Project, is heavily involved in working with... Read More →


Thursday October 1, 2015 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
UC Theater - University of Montana University Center University Center, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812

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