Pacific Center Didactic Training: Gender-Related Surgeries & Letter-Writing

Course Description:

This course is for mental health clinicians wanting to gain competency in supporting trans and gender-expansive adults in the process of pursuing and recovering from surgery (SRS/GRS). Clinicians who take this class will practice letter-writing in class and gain a basic understanding of the surgical interventions for which they may be asked to write letters.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain a basic knowledge of the surgical interventions for which you may be asked to write letters
• Understand common experiences and feelings before, during, and after gender-related surgeries
• Be able to write surgery letters which will be accepted by surgeons and insurance providers

Instructor Bio:

Jordan Stern is queer, trans LMFT. He has been working for a decade with adults who are trans, neurodivergent, and traumatized. He is somatically trained and uses a humanistic approach to talk therapy that emphasises embodiment and self-compassion. He lives in Minnesota (on Očhéthi Šakówiŋ and Wahpekute land) and works with clients throughout California via telehealth.

Note:

• This trianing will be recorded for Pacific Center's internal purposes only.
• We will share an evaluation link in the chat 5 minutes before the end of the training. Please take time to complete the evaluation to let us know how you experienced the training.