In clinical practice with the transgender population, a historically marginalized and mistreated population, it is vital for clinicians to practice from a place of awareness, education, and cultural humility. This presentation provides a strong foundation of knowledge for educated clinical interactions, including basic terminology, information about the challenges and disparities faced by this population, and guidance for engaging in sensitive, appropriate clinical practice and establishing safer clinical environments.

At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic distinctions between gender, sex assigned at birth, and sexuality and define terms relevant to the transgender population

• Understand disparities faced by this population and connect this “why” to the social work profession

• Learn tangible skills and resources to improve clinical interactions and environments and understand the importance of appropriate clinical interactions

Date: Friday, October 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm EST

Cost: FREE for SWHPN members | $25 for nonmembers

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Presenter Info:

Kaitlyn O’Donnell, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C (she/her; they/them) is a Pediatric Oncology Clinical Therapist with Inova Life with Cancer. Kaitlyn has also served in clinical and supervisory roles within palliative and end-of-life care at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, UCSD, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Kaitlyn is a current fellow in NYU’s Zelda Foster Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care Fellowship program. Kaitlyn’s areas of focus are pediatric palliative and end-of-life care and clinical work with LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults. Kaitlyn maintains extensive professional and community involvement with and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ population, with attention to care for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. Kaitlyn lives in Northern Virginia with her spouse and their three-legged dog.