Writing Letters of Support for Gender Affirming Procedures
Join us online to write letters of support for those seeking gender affirming procedures and show your solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community!
Date and time
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Online
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Agenda
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
Welcome to our event, Writing Letters of Support for Gender Affirming Procedures! Join us online to learn how to craft impactful letters to support individuals seeking gender affirming procedures. This event will provide valuable insights and tips on writing letters that can make a difference in someone's journey towards self-affirmation. Let's come together to create a more inclusive and supportive community. Register now to secure your spot!
Subject: This collaborative and interactive workshop provides participants with (1) recognizing the difference between gatekeeping and informed consent for gender affirming surgical interventions, (2) understanding the WPATH standards of care for gender affirming surgeries, and (3) learning how to provide gender affirming surgery letters in a supportive and empowering manner for gender expansive clients.
Course Description: This course is geared toward any and all mental health or medical providers seeking to gain greater competencies with creating, maintaining and practicing skills to become a gender affirming provider. This course provides applicable skills regarding how to draft a letter of support for gender expansive clients seeking gender affirming medical procedures to affirm the client’s gender identity. This course will educate participants regarding the WPATH standards of care for gender affirming surgeries. This course will also provide an in depth exploration of each necessary component of a letter of support for gender affirming procedures. The course will provide sample sections of the letter of support to provide examples of how to approach writing the letter. This course provides a template for letter writing upon completion and offers an opportunity to ask reflective questions and receive case consultation.
You will also be eligible to earn 3.0 Continuing Education Credits if you hold a New York State License as an LMHC, LCSW, LMSW, LCAT, LMFT or Psychologist.
Learn more about Nyx Melody, LMHC-D on faers website: https://nyxmelodylmhc.com/nyx-melody