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Free Webinar – From Trauma to Transformation: Supporting Transgender Clients During Their Transition

December 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Presented by: Chris Klem, MS (he/him)
Date:  Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 12:00 pm- 1:00 PM (EST)
Location: Virtual/Zoom
1 CE for NBCC, PA LSW/LCSW, LPC, LMFT, and Psychologists.
Cost: FREE

Register HERE

About This Webinar:

A large percentage of transgender individuals decide to transition, (medically, socially or legally) at some point in their lives. Many mental health professionals aim to provide affirming care, but few of us have the lived experience that can really help us navigate or anticipate potential traumas faced during the transition process. As trauma-informed professionals, we can reduce the risk of re-traumatization by understanding transition timelines, barriers to receiving care, and anticipating common adverse experiences. In this hour-long webinar, we will introduce these concepts and walk away with a deeper understanding of how to begin supporting transgender clients and implement techniques to foster empathy and create affirming practices.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe common transition challenges
  • Identify challenges and traumas that can occur during the transition process
  • Understand how past traumatic medical/mental health experiences can shape future client interactions

Chris Klem, he/him is an educator who is passionate about creating safer spaces for individuals to live as their authentic selves.  As a trans man, Chris has found a way to blend his professional training background with his personal experience to create trainings for folks seeking to increase their LGBTQIA+ competency.  Chris has provided trainings for social workers, advocates, therapists, and crisis counselors on gender and sexuality with a focus on gender affirming care. Having navigated the transition process himself, he is able to incorporate personal stories, real-life examples and draws from various research and other professional sources.  Chris will also be offering individual coaching in January 2025 and assists with The UNITY Group: An LGBTQIA+ Healing Space with Sarah Jayne Oltz.

Details

Date:
December 18
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Website:
https://forms.gle/P6vgnn14LzRQaMCH8