Accessing the Off-Ramp: Understanding the Lived Experiences of Detransitioners

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Description: 
This workshop will review literature on the emotional, physical, and social experiences of detransitioners, focusing on recent research on detransitioner experiences in healthcare and social communities. It will explore the findings of recent studies and their implications for licensed mental health counselors' practice and advocacy, highlighting unique ethical and cultural considerations for working with this population.

Category of Education: D1.3 Practice/Education/Research

Intended Audience: 

• Students
• Psychologists
• Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
• Clergy/Religious
• Medical professionals, M.D., P.A., Nurses

Content Learning Level: Beginner, Introductory

Learning Objectives:

1. Define the term detransitioner and describe the unique experiences of detransitioners in medical and mental health settings.
2. Discuss the treatment needs of detransitioners and other gender-diverse clients.
3. Identify ways to improve both clinical treatment and advocacy for gender diverse clients.

Schedule:

• First 60 min -introduce the population and the research design, discuss the process of data collection and needs identified in the initial phase of research, and discuss the identified themes detransitioners experienced in medical and mental health settings
• Last 30 min -discuss the implications for practitioners, Q&A

The Catholic Psychotherapy Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Catholic Psychotherapy Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.