This course equips you with best practices for conducting biopsychosocial assessments tailored to the unique needs of TGD individuals.
Learn how to navigate challenges within binary systems, advocate effectively, and apply principles of consent to ensure ethical, respectful interactions.
By understanding the limitations of standardized assessments and embracing inclusive strategies, you'll be prepared to offer affirming, empathetic care that truly meets your clients where they are.
💡 COURSE OVERVIEW: Course Title: Second (And Ongoing) Impressions CE Hours: 1.5 CE/CME hours Format: Self-paced video + downloadable resources Access: Lifetime access
You'll discover:
Limitations of standardized assessments with trans and gender diverse populations
Important underlying philosophies for performing assessments with these populations
Practicing in tension between academic models of assessment, and meeting people where they are
Trans broken arm syndrome, and dos and don't's of asking about gender/sexuality in history-taking
Empathy vs. sympathy (very important!)
Medial vs. biopsychosocial vs. social models of assessment/evaluation
Principles of consent
Caring for gender diverse clients within binary systems
🧠WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR:
You’re a therapist, psychiatrist, PMHNP, or other behavioral health provider who wants to deepen their knowledge about working with trans and gender diverse populations
You want to support trans clients through with skill and humility
You’ve avoided this topic out of fear of doing harm — but know silence is harm, too
You’ve felt stuck between your training and what your clients actually need from you
Who's teaching Jess Romeo, PMHNP-BC, MSW - Owner of OutPsych, @outpsychnp on IG
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