Speakers:
Damien Lopez
Juan Carlos Barrera
LCSW
Explore the complex nature of gender identity with a focus on the experiences and emotions of transgender individuals. Challenges Faced by Transgender Youth. Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment, Supporting Mental Health and Well-being. Therapeutic Support, Emotional Validation, Self-care and Coping, Providing Access to Healthcare and Resources and how to be an ally.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the diverse aspects of gender identity, focusing on understanding the experiences and emotions of transgender individuals to foster empathy and awareness of their challenges.
- Identify and address the specific challenges encountered by transgender youth, and develop strategies to establish safe, inclusive environments that support their mental well-being.
- Develop practical skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective ally to transgender individuals, including providing therapeutic support, emotional validation, and facilitating access to healthcare and resources within diverse communities.