Course Description:

In this webinar, you will examine multiple risk factors that impact transgender youth from a solution-focused lens, including attempted suicide rate (40 percent), homelessness, school bullying and harassment, and hate crimes. Family relationship dynamics, along with strategies to increase family support, will be explored with an emphasis on increasing parental capacity to support the transgender youth and navigate gender transition. Language and terminology will be examined with emphasis on using affirming language and avoiding offensive terminology. This webinar will utilize visual displays, incorporate participant feedback, and allow time for questions and answers.

Course Link:
http://www.socialwork.msu.edu/ceu
CE Value (credits): 1.0
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
Michigan State School of SW

Contact Information:
Mary Aymor
517-353-3060
smailto:swce@msu.edu

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