National Psychology Training Consortium

Introductory --- Designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. The learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. Although it can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, a program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment or general knowledge.

Course Description and Target Audience

This presentation will be an introduction into the psychological and medical world of gender affirming care. It will cover basics of gender health, including basic terminology, identity development, gender dysphoria, and types of gender transition. Information about Tanner Stages and the effects of gender affirming hormone treatments on the body will be discussed. It will include information about what qualifies as gender affirming care, how the requirements for gender affirming medical treatment vary state-by-state, and how to provide a psychosocial evaluation and write a letter of support for a patient seeking gender affirming care, if appropriate. 

Additionally, the psychosocial impact of the sociopolitical climate and restrictive legislation will be reviewed and resources for patients/clients and families of patients/clients in the LGBTQ+ community will be provided. This presentation will provide ample opportunity for attendees to ask questions in a safe space so they can really understand the transgender and gender diverse community and their needs of a psychology provider. Target audience: Mental health professionals who work with any age group, especially those who will specifically work with transgender and gender diverse patients.

Materials presented all come from evidence-based sources and direct professional experience. Presenter is not TGD and cannot speak to personal gender affirming care experience, only to direct professional experiences, education, and trainings. Nature of the topic is sensitive, but no risks are foreseen.

The premise of the presentation is all based in diversity and inclusion, specifically in how to be an affirming provider and promote health equity.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to list basic terminology and discuss best practices working with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients and their families.
• Participants will be able to describe concepts of gender identity development and Tanner Stages of physical development to be able to identify where a patient is at in their gender journey.
• Participants will be able to explain information about gender affirming hormone treatments and surgical interventions to patients/families, as well as how accessibility varies state-by-state.
• Participants will be able to provide a psychosocial evaluation and write a letter in support of gender affirming medical interventions.

Presenter Information

Dr. Callie King is a licensed pediatric psychologist, credentialed health service psychologist (HSP), and LGBTQ+ health educator. She holds a Master’s degree (M.Ed.) in professional counseling from the University of Oklahoma and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree from the University of Northern Colorado with a graduate certificate in Children and Adolescents. She currently works at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL specializing in both service of and training about LGBTQ+ identities in youth and young adults. She runs the Integrated Care Clinic, providing behavioral health services within the general pediatrics department. She is also the Mental Health Rotation Director for the Pediatric Medical Residency Program. She is part of many national, regional, institutional, and local work groups and councils focused on providing evidence-based care and resources for LGBTQ+ patients and families, as well as promoting health equity.

Video Homestudy Format

CE’s for this homestudy training will be earned through completing the following tasks:

• Watch the presentation video and review all provided documents in their entirety.
• Pass the post-test questionnaire with at least 80% correct.

A program evaluation form will be provided to all who registered following the training. Please be sure to complete this form since your feedback helps direct future CE programming from our organization.

Registration Cost

This cost includes video links, materials, and tests required to obtain CE’s. Your CE certificate will be made available to you upon successful completion of the training (80% or higher on exam).

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Training Support - Ember Serencko at [email protected].

National Psychology Training Consortium (NPTC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NPTC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.