Policy to Practice: Championing Gender-Affirming Care

Policy to Practice: Championing Gender-Affirming Care (Live Webinar-CE)

As gender-affirming care legislation continues to evolve, health care providers and advocates must stay informed on how to navigate these challenges while supporting transgender and non-binary youth 18 and under. This interactive training will cover recent legislation, strategies for addressing misinformation, and best practices for creating safer, affirming spaces in clinical and community settings for youth. Attendees will participate in breakout sessions where they will watch role-play simulations of real-life scenarios to learn techniques for navigating conversations with patients, families, and colleagues. Participants will leave the training with a greater understanding of best practices for advocacy, patient support, and fostering inclusive care.

Registration opens May 23, 2025.

Training date: June 24, 2025

Time: 11 a.m. -1 p.m. EDT

This training will be recorded and made available in our training catalog within 1-2 weeks.

Audience

The audience for this training includes medical professionals such as pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and mental health specialists who work with adolescents and young adults. Additionally, psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare providers involved in LGBTQIA+ care would benefit from this training.

Learning Objectives

Identify opportunities to advocate for gender-affirming care within existing regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance while pursuing equitable care.

Apply best practices to create safer, affirming spaces that enhance patient comfort and trust.

Utilize up-to-date information to assess the effects of legislation against gender-affirming care.

Develop communication strategies to engage in informed, supportive conversations around misinformation and legislative changes affecting LGBTQIA+ youth.