Empowering Gender Expansive Young People and Families: Cultivating Supportive Environments for Mental Wellbeing | 1.5 Credits CE Webinar*
June 5, 2024 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
We invite you to join Compass Health Center for a free 1.5 CE credits webinar focused on gender-affirming and inclusive mental health care for gender expansive young people and their families. Discover how the mental well-being of gender expansive young people is influenced by their surroundings, interpersonal interactions, and broader societal policies. You'll gain invaluable insights and guidance on fostering a supportive environment for young people, both professionally and within their families and communities.
Presenters:
John Casey, LCSW , Senior Primary Therapist, Adolescent Program, Chicago
Jenny Finnerman, LCSW, Associate Director, Clinical Learning & Development
Key Takeaways - Attendees Will:
Gain a better understanding of mental health risk and protective factors associated with gender expansive young people.
Gain insight into how to make environments (schools, therapy practices, homes) affirming, inclusive and accepting for gender expansive young people.
Learn intentional practices that help gender expansive young people feel affirmed and understood in their gender exploration and coming out process.
Understand the impact that institutional and legal policies have on gender expansive youth.
Learn how to support parents/families who have a gender expansive child or child exploring their gender identity and expression.
Please help us to increase awareness of PHP and IOP levels of behavioral health care by sharing this open invitation across your networks. Together we can make a difference for those in need of treatment options.
*Please note- The following are eligible to receive 1.5 CE credits for this event:
Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Illinois Licensed Social Workers (LSW)
Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
Illinois Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC)
Illinois Licensed Psychologists (Ph.D. & Psy.D.)
Illinois Registered Nurses (RN)
Illinois Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
Illinois Advanced Practice Nurses (APN)