Writing Referral Letters for Gender-Affirming Healthcare
Letter Writing for Gender-Affirming Healthcare
From 6pm ET until 8pm ET
At Online - via Zoom
$ 45
If you have some experience in working with trans, non-binary clients, yet you feel unsure about how to go about writing the required mental health assessment letter for your clients to access gender-affirming care, this training is for you! This training is approved for 2 cultural competency CEC's through NASW/CT.
Clients seeking access to gender-affirming healthcare (including cross-hormone treatment and various surgical procedures) are typically required to get referral letters from mental health professionals. Unfortunately, far too often, these individuals struggle with finding providers who feel comfortable writing these letters, which causes harmful barriers and delays in accessing affirming and life-saving treatment.
Far too often, members of this community experience harmful gatekeeping in accessing the affirming and life-saving services they need as a result.
In this interactive webinar, you will be given the information you need to be able to provide a referral letter for gender-affirming healthcare, which will leave you feeling confident in providing this valuable service for your clients. In our time together, you will:
- Understand the harms that gatekeeping creates for trans/non-binary clients experience in accessing gender-affirming treatment, and the the ways in which we can avoid replicating this in our own practices
- Learn about the WPATH Standards of care, and understand how to navigate using the SOC in conjunction with insurance policies, physician's requirements to help write letters that will be successful in getting approvals for gender-affirming healthcare.
- Up to date information about specific guidelines for clients with Husky/CT Medicaid insurance in accessing gender-affirming healthcare.
- Tips for advocacy with insurance companies in navigating denials for gender-affirming surgeries.
We will also have time for Q&A, to address your specific questions about how to apply this knowledge to your practice.
Not only will you learn an incredibly important service to add to your practice, you'll also be supporting an important organization, Advocates for Trans Equality. A portion of proceeds for this training will go to A4TE which fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.
Please register mindfully as no refunds will be issued. Payments must be received within 24 hours of registration to hold your spot.
This is a live webinar which is not being recorded. You are encouraged to bring any and all questions you have about this process to this training, or email me your specific questions before we meet.
There are 2 people coming.
Bi The Way: radical inclusion across the sexuality spectrum in mental health practice
From 10am Eastern until 12pm Eastern
At Online - via Zoom
$ 55
In this engaging and interactive 2 hour training, mental health professionals will learn how to reframe sexuality as a dynamic spectrum through guided discussions, case vignettes, and
collaborative learning. Participants will leave equipped with actionable information to better support clients across the full spectrum of sexual identities.
This training is approved for 2 cultural competency CEC's through NASW/CT.
I design my webinars to be interactive, engaging, and worthwhile, because I’m passionate about creating great training experiences for my colleagues. My aim is for you as a participant to engage with this information in a way that allows to be a great clinical ally to your LGBTQ+ clients. In that spirit, all participant questions will be addressed without judgment or shaming.
After this training, participants will be able to:
1. Be able to identify at least two ways that bi erasure manifests in clinical settings and
explain their impact on client experiences and treatment outcomes.
2. Apply spectrum-aware frameworks when conducting assessments and developing
treatment plans for clients with diverse sexual identities.
3. Know how to implement specific language modifications in clinical documentation, intake
forms, and therapeutic communication that affirms bisexuality and sexual fluidity.
4. Develop an action plan with at least two immediate practice changes to create more
inclusive and affirming environments for clients across the sexuality spectrum.
Please register mindfully, as refunds will not be issued. Payments must be received within 24 hours of registration to hold your spot.
Registration includes access to the live webinar, as well as supplemental learning materials to help you continue in this important work after this training. And finally, a portion of every registration will be donated to Advocates for Trans Equality, an organization that fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.
There is one person coming
Beyond the Binary of Competence: deepening gender affirming clinical work
From 9am Eastern until 12pm Eastern
At OfficePlace - Middletown
101 Centerpoint Drive, Middletown, CT 06457 Suite 227
$ 80
Most clinicians know the basics of gender-affirming care: use correct pronouns, avoid pathologizing gender diversity, and validate clients’ identities. But true competence goes beyond checklists; it’s about navigating complexity, addressing ethical dilemmas, and providing nuanced care across diverse client experiences.
This interactive training is designed for clinicians ready to move past foundational knowledge into sophisticated practice. Participants will explore advanced clinical strategies, ethical decision-making, and relational approaches that honor the whole client while staying grounded, skillful, and confident in challenging or ambiguous situations. Humor, humility, and real-world case examples guide learning without shaming.
This training is approved for 3 cultural competency CEC's through NASW/CT
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Describe advanced principles of gender-affirming therapy beyond basic competence, including intersecting identities and systemic considerations.
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Identify complex clinical scenarios where standard gender-affirming interventions may be insufficient or ambiguous.
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Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to challenging situations in gender-affirming practice.
-
Demonstrate advanced relational strategies for navigating family dynamics, co-occurring mental health conditions, and social stressors affecting gender-diverse clients.
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Integrate reflective and relational techniques into daily clinical practice to enhance confidence and attunement with gender-diverse clients.
Please register mindfully, as refunds will not be issued. Payments must be received within 24 hours of registration to hold your spot.
Registration includes access to the live training, as well as supplemental learning materials to help you continue in this important work after this training. And finally, a portion of every registration will be donated to Advocates for Trans Equality, an organization that fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.
Gender In The Room: transference, countertransference, and the clinician's gender story
From 9am Eastern until 12pm Eastern
At Online - via Zoom
$ 80
Most clinicians have been told they should affirm gender diversity; yet few have had the chance to feel how gender shows up between therapist and client. Our own gender stories, comfort zones, and identities live quietly in the therapy room, shaping what we notice, what we avoid, and how we connect.
This training invites therapists to go beyond rote affirmation and into relational attunement. Through reflection, discussion, and real-world case vignettes, participants will explore how gender operates in transference and countertransference, how to recognize their own embodied gender narratives, and how to use this awareness to create deeper, braver therapeutic spaces for gender-diverse clients.
This training is pending approval for 3 cultural competency CEC's through NASW/CT
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Define transference and countertransference within the context of gender identity and expression.
- Identify at least three ways a clinician’s own gender narrative may influence the therapeutic relationship.
- Describe the impact of internalized gender norms on both therapist and client dynamics.
- Apply strategies to recognize and work through gender-based countertransference reactions.
- Demonstrate methods to integrate reflective and embodied awareness practices to sustain affirming, attuned care for gender-diverse clients.
Please register mindfully, as refunds will not be issued. Payments must be received within 24 hours of registration to hold your spot.
Registration includes access to the live webinar, as well as supplemental learning materials to help you continue in this important work after this training. And finally, a portion of every registration will be donated to Advocates for Trans Equality, an organization that fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.
Holding Hope & Horror: vicarious trauma and vicarious resilience in gender-affirming work
From 9am Eastern until 12pm Eastern
At Online - via Zoom
$ 80
Working with trans and gender-diverse clients in today’s sociopolitical climate means holding extraordinary contrasts; moments of deep joy and liberation alongside grief, rage, and fear. Clinicians are often quietly absorbing the weight of this collective trauma while also witnessing breathtaking resilience.
This training explores how the emotional landscape of gender-affirming work impacts the clinician’s mind, body, and spirit. Through reflection, discussion, and experiential practices, participants will examine vicarious trauma and vicarious resilience as dual forces shaping their capacity to stay present and sustainable in this work.
We’ll move beyond traditional notions of self-care into sustainable care; meaning-making, and embodied strategies for navigating both the horror and the hope.
This training is pending approval for 3 cultural competency CEC's through NASW/CT
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least three ways in which their work with transgender and gender diverse clients has impacted their professional identity and clinical practice.
- Demonstrate two concrete strategies for managing vicarious trauma while maintaining therapeutic presence in gender-affirming care.
- Develop a personalized sustainability plan that includes specific boundary-setting practices, self-care rituals, and/or professional support mechanisms.
Please register mindfully, as refunds will not be issued. Payments must be received within 24 hours of registration to hold your spot.
Registration includes access to the live webinar, as well as supplemental learning materials to help you continue in this important work after this training. And finally, a portion of every registration will be donated to Advocates for Trans Equality, an organization that fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.
There is one person coming
Bi The Way: radical inclusion across the sexuality spectrum in mental health practice
From 9am Eastern until 11am Eastern
At Online - via Zoom
$ 55
In this engaging and interactive 2 hour training, mental health professionals will learn how to reframe sexuality as a dynamic spectrum through guided discussions, case vignettes, and
collaborative learning. Participants will leave equipped with actionable information to better support clients across the full spectrum of sexual identities.
This training is NASW/CT approved for 2 cultural competency CEC's.
I design my webinars to be interactive, engaging, and worthwhile, because I’m passionate about creating great training experiences for my colleagues. My aim is for you as a participant to engage with this information in a way that allows to be a great clinical ally to your LGBTQ+ clients. In that spirit, all participant questions will be addressed without judgment or shaming.
After this training, participants will be able to:
1. Be able to identify at least two ways that bi erasure manifests in clinical settings and
explain their impact on client experiences and treatment outcomes.
2. Apply spectrum-aware frameworks when conducting assessments and developing
treatment plans for clients with diverse sexual identities.
3. Know how to implement specific language modifications in clinical documentation, intake
forms, and therapeutic communication that affirms bisexuality and sexual fluidity.
4. Develop an action plan with at least two immediate practice changes to create more
inclusive and affirming environments for clients across the sexuality spectrum.
Please register mindfully, as refunds will not be issued. Payments must be received within 24 hours of registration to hold your spot.
Registration includes access to the live webinar, as well as supplemental learning materials to help you continue in this important work after this training. And finally, a portion of every registration will be donated to Advocates for Trans Equality, an organization that fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.
Beyond the Binary of Competence: deepening gender affirming clinical work
From 9am Eastern until 12pm Eastern
At Online - via Zoom
$ 80
Most clinicians know the basics of gender-affirming care: use correct pronouns, avoid pathologizing gender diversity, and validate clients’ identities. But true competence goes beyond checklists; it’s about navigating complexity, addressing ethical dilemmas, and providing nuanced care across diverse client experiences.
This interactive training is designed for clinicians ready to move past foundational knowledge into sophisticated practice. Participants will explore advanced clinical strategies, ethical decision-making, and relational approaches that honor the whole client while staying grounded, skillful, and confident in challenging or ambiguous situations. Humor, humility, and real-world case examples guide learning without shaming.
This training is approved for 3 cultural competency CEC's through NASW/CT
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
-
Describe advanced principles of gender-affirming therapy beyond basic competence, including intersecting identities and systemic considerations.
-
Identify complex clinical scenarios where standard gender-affirming interventions may be insufficient or ambiguous.
-
Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to challenging situations in gender-affirming practice.
-
Demonstrate advanced relational strategies for navigating family dynamics, co-occurring mental health conditions, and social stressors affecting gender-diverse clients.
-
Integrate reflective and relational techniques into daily clinical practice to enhance confidence and attunement with gender-diverse clients.
Please register mindfully, as refunds will not be issued. Payments must be received within 24 hours of registration to hold your spot.
Registration includes access to the live webinar, as well as supplemental learning materials to help you continue in this important work after this training. And finally, a portion of every registration will be donated to Advocates for Trans Equality, an organization that fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.