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Join us for a transformative webinar designed for mental health clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding and enhance their skills in providing affirming and culturally competent care to transgender youth and adults.

In a world where dignity and respect are paramount, yet often withheld from transgender individuals, mental health providers play a crucial role in affirming identity and fostering resilience. This webinar aims to equip clinicians with the knowledge and tools necessary to offer behavioral health care that not only acknowledges but celebrates the diversity of gender identity.

This webinar is a safe space for all participants to explore questions and share insights. We recognize the importance of taking on the responsibility to educate and inform, reducing the burden on transgender individuals to always be the educators on deeply personal matters. Your engagement and willingness to learn are valuable steps toward becoming better allies and more effective mental health providers.

Secure your spot today and join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of transgender individuals seeking mental health services. Together, we can create a more inclusive, respectful, and affirming healthcare environment.
Agenda
  • Understanding Gender Identity: Reacquaint yourself with the basics of gender identity concepts and terms, assuming a baseline knowledge and building upon it to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Challenges and Resilience: Explore the unique risks and challenges faced by transgender individuals, particularly trans youth, and discuss strategies providers can employ to help build resilience.
  • Beyond the Basics: Delve into priority knowledge areas for providers, including the importance of transgender-inclusive language in client-serving systems, best practices for supporting transgender clients, and ways to build support and connect to resources.
  • Inclusive Language and Terminology: Start with why inclusive language matters and how it impacts the dignity and respect of transgender individuals. Learn how to integrate trans-inclusive language into your practice to foster a supportive and affirming environment.
  • Expanding Your Framework: Increase your understanding of best practices for integrating affirming and culturally competent care into your treatment planning and service delivery, ensuring a holistic approach to mental health care for transgender youth and adults.
Presenters
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Don Morrison (he/him)
MSW, LCSW
Donald Morrison has his Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW), and he is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) currently working in private practice in Mooresville. He has 15 years of experience in the mental health field, including working with kids and teens in a school-based mental health program, adults in an inpatient hospitalization setting and older adults in an outpatient psychotherapy setting. He was also a professor with the UNC-Charlotte School of Social Work, and he currently provides clinical supervision for provisionally licensed therapists.
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October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN (she/her)
Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. October Boyles, a distinguished healthcare professional, boasts over twenty years of experience as a Registered Nurse, with a notable focus on mental health. Renowned for her expertise in this specialized field, she obtained her doctorate in 2023, further enhancing her credentials and solidifying her position as a leader in healthcare.

Dr. Boyles was certified in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, reflecting her unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and professional advancement. Her extensive tenure in mental health nursing has afforded her a profound understanding of the complexities and nuances inherent in this critical area of healthcare.

Her academic journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and skill refinement. Dr. Boyles earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the prestigious University of North Carolina at Greensboro before embarking on advanced studies in Nursing at Western Governors University.
Dr. Boyles' professional ethos revolves around continuous learning and innovation. She leverages her multidisciplinary expertise to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare practices and emerging technologies, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and organizational success.
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