June 12, 2026
10:00AM-4:30PM EST
$155
This course meets the Core Knowledge Content Areas: A, C, D, N
Presented by Jeremy J. Darling, LMHC, CST
Develop comprehensive skills associated to providing gender affirming care as a mental health professional.
This training is foundational for evaluating provider bias and developing comprehensive insight to meet the needs of gender diverse individuals and transgender persons seeking therapeutic support/evaluation for readiness to transition. Review theories and lenses regarding gender in modern society; binary and expansive concepts of gender identity/expression, and examination of the intersection of gender and sexuality; current guidelines for each transitional stage and steps to screen individuals through varying levels of development both before and after the age of majority. Topics include: social transitioning, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, surgical treatments (top, bottom, & FFS), and managing expectations during these processes.
Course objectives:
- Learn key concepts about gender as a spectrum of expression that includes non-binary identities and ways that gender expansive language is intersex inclusive
- Understand the model of interpretation that explains why the LGBTQIA+ community is at higher risk of suicide, particularly trans people of color
- Learn about multi-layered therapeutic models and frameworks to support youth who are struggling with their gender identity.
- Identify and explore multiple steps of transitioning that involve medical provider guidance in the use of hormones and surgeries to address gender dysphoria and distress regarding a transgender person’s body and gender expression
- Identify clear insight on what are positive indicators and counter-indicators of a transgender person’s readiness and clinical preparedness to take a transitional step
This course will be offered in person and online (synchronous), includes a 1-hour lunch break, and will require pre-registration.
To receive Continuing Education credits an evaluation must be completed and submitted at the end of the course.
Darling Mental Health, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing
Education Provider, ACEP No. 7600. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are
clearly identified. Darling Mental Health, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the
programs.
This course meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists and is approved for 5 CE Credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.
Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact info@aasect.org
