9:00am-9:30-AM

Volker &

Lam

TGC 701 Foundations of Transgender Care

Introduction and Orientation

Describe program process w/needs assessment
1. Lack of knowledgeable service providers
2. Need for personal counseling
3. Need for letters of recommendation from experts
4. Support & education for family, friends, and employers

OPENING PRESENTATION – OVERVIEW: http://prezi.com/bqyer-ff1_xb/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

1. Describe the role of the mental health professional in working with the transgender population.

9:30am-10:00am

Volker & Lam

Lectures-Bio roles/ Orientation

1. Categories of Identity
  a. Biological sex
  b. Gender identity
  c. Gender roles
  d. Sexual Orientation
2. Transgender umbrella
  a. Cross-dressers
  b. Transvestites
  c. Female Impersonators
    i. for entertainment
    ii. for income
  d. Transsexuals
  e. Intersex

1. Define the major categories and subcategories of identity related to sex and gender
2. Distinguish a fetishist from a transsexual or cross-dresser.
3. Identify and distinguish problematic and defamatory terms in referring to a gender non-conforming person.

10:00am-10:30am

Volker & Lam

Transition Decisions

1. Describe the stages of transition
2. Describe the secisions trans people need to make

General Panel Presentation

Trans individuals will discuss the transition process, including

1. The Question of “Who Am I?” – Exploration of Gender (non-conforming) & Sexuality 
2. Process of transitioning 
3. “Presenting” & “Passing” 
4. Coming Out 
5. Private Life, ongoing
6. Work
7. The clinician’s role.

1. Integrate the previous didactic learning wiht the real life experiences of trans people.
2. Discuss the challenges trans people face in various life areas.

1:30pm-5:00pm

Batista, Clark, & Lam

Debrief regarding Panel Members

The Transition Process

Overview of Motivational Enhancement Stages of Change

1. Mental Health Evaluation and Therapy
2. Hair Removal
3. HormoneTherapy
4. Genital Reconstruction Surgery

1. Vaginoplasty
2. Phalloplasty
3. Labioplasty
4. Metoidioplasty
5. Chest Reconstruction

1. Facial Feminization Surgery
2. Voice Therapy
3. Decisions

1. Name Change
2. Relationships
3. Employment
4. Reproduction

TRANSITION PROCESS: http://prezi.com/jfvqws5mpyj7/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

http://www.glaad.org/transgender/allies

1. Describe the stages of transition from a Motivational Therapy perspective. Discuss various paths each person may take. 
2. Assist an individual in each stage of the coming out process
3. Describe the various changes available for transition.

TGC 702 Transition Challenges

Realization

Facial hair and binding

Coming out, initial and ongoing

Body changes

Finding providers

Time

Image

Relationships

Bathroom

1. Describe in depth the challenges faced by trans people.
2. Implement role-play with transitioning clients to help them deal with various situations.
3. Discuss the therapist's role related to the specific challenges.

1. Transition Challenges (cont.) 
2. Legal - Overview

1. Documentation
2. Marriage
3. Divorce
4. Custody
5. Work 
6. Accommodations
7. Sensitivity

3. Relationships - Intimacy

1. Family 

Differentiate the trans person’s needs from others

Changing roles

Losses

Betrayal

Family needs support and validation

b. Friends

4. Cultural Wheel

https://prezi.com/0v0bwqmabu01/cultural-wheel/

1. Describe the legal aspects of transition
2. Describe the relational aspects of transition
3. Describe the obstacles to medical care and treatment
4. Recognize those particular challenges faced by transgender individual from various cultures and countries.

9:00am-10:00am

Batista & Clark

TGC 703 Evaluation, Assesment, & Differential Diagnoses

The WPATH Standards of Care

1. Intentions of the Standards of Care  -overview 
2. Hormones & Surgery
3. Expectations
4. Preparation for changes

WPATH & DIAGNOSIS: http://prezi.com/ohdc4vg6xrqd/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

DSM 5:   

http://prezi.com/ths1dpiirum1/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

1. Describe the intention of the Standands of Car (SOC)
2. Implement th SOC guidelines for transition

How to do and Evaluation:

Assessmnets and recommendations for clients

Areas of remediation

1. Implemnent assessment and therapuetic strategies to assist trans peoplewith transition planning

1:00pm- 5:00pm

Volker, Lam & Batista

Areas of remediation

• Trauma
• Suicide Prevention
• Addictions - Addiction 101

Religion & Spirituality 

1. Orthodox Jews
2. Christianity - Conservative
3. Muslim case studies

(potential Guest)

1. Assess for those areas that need to be addressed prior to recommendations.
2. Determine the relevant areas to be targeted in therapy.
3. Utilize a variety of assessment tools. 
4. Demonstrate ability to conduct an evaluation interview. 

9:00am - 10:00 am

Lam & Volker

TGC 705A Transition through the Lifespan 1: Child and Adolescent Care

Children & Families of Trans People Panel Members

1. Medical Intervention 
2. Family & School

http://familyproject.sfsu.edu/publications

1. Describe the basic challenges a family faces
2. Develop intervention strategies appropriate for various family members.
3. Describe and define the various terms used by the younger generation of gender non-conforming people.
4. Distinguish issues specific to children and adolescents from adults regarding gender identification and transition
5. Use an understanding of trans people’s and family’s    experiences to develop individualized transition plans.

Children & Families of Trans People Panel Members

SOOFAS – Workshop 

• Breakout Groups
• Discussion