What's New in Genderland:
Your Definitive Guide to New Standards of Care
Sarah Burgamy, Psy.D.
Hello from 'Genderland!',
On September 15, 2022, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health published the 8th version of its Standards of Care.
These standards, assembled by an international and multidisciplinary team of experts using the latest evidenced-based research, define our minimum responsibilities as therapists when it comes to providing care for gender diverse clients.
Therapists working with gender-diverse clients often don't know these standards exist. Or that the APA practice guidelines and DSM diagnostic codes are changing as well. That can leave us providing substandard care to one of the most vulnerable populations.
If you are feeling unsure about recognizing and caring for all gender identities, or curious about how the mental health field is evolving to address the needs of a gender-diverse population, the information is now available in one place / we've got the roadmap to get you on track.
We're proud to present What's New in Genderland: Your Definitive Guide to New Standards of Care with Sarah Burgamy, Psy.D.
Take this course and get the roadmap to providing competent gender-diverse care.
Session 1 - Why Gender Competency?
Session 2 - Diagnosis and Classification
Session 3 - World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care v.8
Session 4 - American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines
Session 5 - Our Collective Call To Competence
Here's what you'll learn in What's New in Genderland: Your Definitive Guide to New Standards of Care:
- The latest diagnostic guidelines, Standards of Care, and practice guidelines to provide responsible and respectful care for all your clients
- The correct terminology to use to avoid embarrassing yourself
- Current statistics on risks and trends and what causes them so you can be a part of the solution
There's been a rapid growth in research and knowledge about gender diversity over the past decade. The current generation is the most educated and open about issues of gender and they need you to be aware of the challenges they face.
Make sure you have the map to provide all your clients with access to the care, support, and services they need and deserve. Join us for What's New in Genderland: Your Definitive Guide to New Standards of Care with Sarah Burgamy, Psy.D.
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Academy of Therapy Wisdom
Sarah Burgamy, Psy.D.
"Gender diverse people are the new worldwide scapegoat. The more gender diversity is talked about, the more the media starts to notice and the harder the backlash comes. Therapists are at the forefront of normalizing and respecting gender diversity, and helping all people access the compassionate care they deserve."
- Sarah Burgamy, Psy.D.
In this unique training, you will explore:
Session 1 - Why Gender Competency?
What is our ethical imperative to be gender-competent therapists? Learn about the ethics codes and practice guidelines that are under review in regards to gender, intersectionality, and multicultural awareness. Gain awareness of these issues that are crucial to you serving all clients.
Session 2 - Diagnosis and Classification
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is evolving to update its descriptions of diagnoses related to gender. Learn about the changes that recognize gender diversity as normal, and the shift from terms such as gender non-conforming to gender diverse, experienced gender vs. desired gender, and gender identity disorder to gender dysphoria and what they mean. Sarah will also outline the changes in the ICD-11, which will be implemented in the next few years. Your understanding of these changes will ensure you are providing the most up-to-date and skilled care to your clients.
Session 3 - WPATH Standards of Care v.8
Learn about the updates to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care. You will explore the competency requirements for mental health professionals working with adults, adolescents, and children so you know what is expected of you as a therapist. And you'll have a clear understanding of your role in helping your clients access services, treatment, and medical care. What you learn here can literally save lives.
Session 4 - APA TGNC Guidelines
Guidelines are not Standards of Care, but they are best practices that can help build your competency. Learn how the American Psychological Association guidelines for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) people are changing - including getting rid of the term non-conforming - to reflect the rapid growth of knowledge in the area of gender diversity. The new guidelines are more affirming and focus on:
- Intersectionality and minority stress so you can see the complexity of multiple identities and sources of oppression
- Non-binary identities to help you step away from a binary gender system of thinking
- The unique strengths and possibilities for gender diverse people so you can support them to thrive
Session 5 - Our Collective Call To Competence
The generation growing up in the world today is more aware and open to gender diversity than any generation before. All young people need support to navigate life as they develop, and that need is exceptionally crucial for the growing population of gender diverse youth. Learn how lack of support impacts young people, and the trends that illustrate the power of support and the crisis that we face when support is absent. Explore the controversies that have arisen over gender-diverse care so you can build your competence to support all gender identities.
What's New in Genderland:
Your Definitive Guide to New Standards of Care
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Meet Your Presenter
Sarah Burgamy, Psy.D.
Sarah Burgamy, Psy.D., specializes in identity development, sexual minority competency, and transgender and gender diversity issues with adults, adolescents, and children.
She has a degree from the University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis on child and adolescent development. She was an adjunct assistant professor at DU focused on arenas of development and culture, LGBTIQQ+ cultural competency, and cross cultural analysis.
Sarah has trained in the professional, educational, healthcare, and public sectors. She has served on the American Psychological Association (APA) Council of Representatives, the APA Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, the Colorado Psychological Association, on the Board of Directors for organizations serving youth. Dr. Burgamy currently serves on the Advisory Committee for the Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology at APA.
Sarah has a private practice, PhoenixRISE, in Denver, Colorado.
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