ADVANCED: Working with Clients with Gender Dysphoria: Assessment, Treatment and Interventions

CANCELLED: New date to be announced soon

September 15, 2010
1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
3 CEU/RCH clock hours
Location: 1947 College Road, 115 Stillman Hall
REGISTER: (fees vary and can be found on the registration form)

ADVANCED: Working with Clients with Gender Dysphoria: Assessment, Treatment and Interventions

To most people, their traditionally assigned gender identity is as comfortable as their shadows. For others, however, their assigned gender identity is like a straight jacket. This exciting and interactive advanced training will study this latter group to include what gender variant and gender identity dysphoria are, how they may develop and best practices for any treatment. The etiology of gender identity disorder will be discussed within the context of the DSM-IV and evidence-based theories of treatment. This is a follow-up to the April 28, 2010 training and advanced content will be provided.

Participants will have learned at the completion of this training:

• The ability to understand Gender Identity Disorder phenomenon and treatment options
• The relationship and dynamics between gender variance and the "systems" theory.
• To expand inclusiveness and to eliminate stereotypes

Paula Ison, MSW, CSW, has studied and lectured extensively on the topics of gender variance, gender identity expression and gender identity disorder to include potential etiology and evidence based treatment. She also volunteers for a school based anti-bullying group and for social justice organizations.