Working with Transgender Individuals and Partners

Transgender individuals and their partners may face challenges in locating supportive resources in today's complex socio-political environment, while clinicians may feel inadequate in effectively addressing the needs of this community. This training will empower therapists to navigate the nuances of working with transgender individuals and their partners, emphasizing language, communication, and relationship dynamics. In this engaging workshop, therapists will delve into the differences between gender and sexual orientation, fostering a better understanding of the transgender experience. Parti...Read morecipants will explore best practices for communication strategies, cultivating a supportive therapeutic alliance with transgender clients and their partners. Practical skills will be honed for collaboratively setting and pursuing gender-affirming care goals. Finally, the workshop explores the impact of gender identity on romantic and erotic relationships. Through engaging discussions and case studies, therapists will gain insights into addressing relationship challenges related to gender identity. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of transgender experiences, allowing them to provide more affirming and effective support to individuals and their partners. This training bridges theory, practice, and the latest research to enhance therapists' clinical competence in transgender affirmative therapy. Less...

Learning Objectives

  • Define at least 2 ways gender and sexual orientation are differentiated.
  • Identify best practices for client communication and ways to explore gender care goals with individual clients.
  • Explain how gender identity exploration/development can impact romantic/erotic relationships.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Learning Levels

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Friday, April 26, 2024

Live Interactive Webinar

09:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

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EARN 3 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Katelyn Regan, LCSW, M.Ed.

Katelyn Regan, LCSW, M.Ed.

Katelyn Regan, LCSW, MEd, is a clinical social worker at the Gender and Sexuality Development Clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and works with transgender and gender diverse youth and their families. They provide one on one psychotherapy, conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, connect families to trans-competent care close to home, and provide gender-affirming surgery resources and advocacy for the clinic’s families. Katelyn also provides education and training to medical, counseling and education professionals about the complexities of gender identity and how providers can become more inclusive in their respective practices.

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

American Psychological Association
Council for Relationships is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Council for Relationships maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.

Council for Relationships # 11-111A. (Expires 6/30/2025)

Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.

CE Process Info


CFR is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists and other mental health professionals whose state licensing boards recognize CE credit provided by APA-approved sponsors. The following entities accept continuing education credits provided by APA-approved sponsors: The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors; the New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Examiners; the Delaware State Board of Professional Counselors of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals; the Delaware State Board of Social Work Examiners. Each professional is responsible for the individual requirements as stipulated by his/her licensing agency. Please contact your individual licensing board/regulatory agency to review continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Please note: You must attend "live" (in real-time) to earn CE credits.

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  • Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format

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