In 2012, the APA released the DSM 5 which reclassified Gender Identity Disorder as Gender Dysphoria, but what does this mean for those of gender diversity? Many individuals of gender diversity face adversity within the mental health care system, but it’s a challenge many of are forced to deal with head on, and often alone. This course focuses on creating a healthy environment for individuals of  gender diversity while trying to remove and end the long term stigmas of gatekeeping, red tape and bias that often surround the mental health community.  Day 1 of this 2 day course focuses on raising awareness of barriers and creating individualized care focused on helping individuals through the stumbling blocks of their transition, rather than creating hurdles for those of gender diversity.

Continuing Education Available 
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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