Gender dysphoria and diversity training program (Dr Elizabeth Riley)

dr elizabeth riley
counsellor, clinical supervisor
&
academic specialist in gender identity
PhD, MA(Couns), BSc, Grad Dip Couns
CMCAPA PACFA(reg) WPATH SCAPE ANZPATH
.
PROFESSIONAL
TRAINING
PROGRAM
gender variance
&
gender dysphoria
30
March
4
May
2015
GENDER VARIANCE & GENDER DYSPHORIA
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
dr elizabeth riley
This two day workshop will ground professionals to support and assess individuals
presenting with gender dysphoria and/or diversity, in particular children
approaching puberty, teenagers & youth
 workshops will utilise videos, case examples and live client demonstrations
 participants will engage in small group activities, discussion and self-reflection
 readings and activities designed to improve skills will involve ‘taking a gender history’ and
working in pairs to prepare a short presentation for the second day
 a reflective writing exercise has been designed for completion after the workshop to enable
participants to assess their learning and readiness to accept referrals
 post-workshop follow-up and support includes face-to-face and web-based feedback
sessions with Dr Riley
workshop 30 march
9am – 5pm
griffin centre, canberra city
 background, definitions and
prevalence of gender variance and
gender dysphoria
 self-awareness regarding gender
 contemporary research
 blockers and hormones
workshop 4 may
9am – 5pm
griffin centre, canberra city
 presentation (see above) and
feedback
 assessing a child / young person
 schools and transition
 resources
 case studies
 taking a gender history
limited places, registrations essential:  em_kerr@yahoo.com.au  0421 135 680
this program is free of charge thanks to the generous support of