About the Course
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) is an interdisciplinary professional organization which promotes evidenced-based care, education, research, and public policy related to transgender health. WPATH has been publishing standards of care since 1979 and published the latest version (SOC-8) in Fall 2022. This workshop will cover the latest WPATH guidelines for providing mental health services for transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) clients, including assessment or evaluation for hormonal or surgical interventions during medical transition. Through the discussion of vignettes, participants will learn how to apply the guidelines to complex cases. We will explore ways to use the guidelines as a way to advocate for affirmative health care for TGNB clients with medical providers and insurance companies.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Discuss at least 3 of the WPATH SOC 8 guidelines for mental health professionals 2. Write a letter for gender-affirming medical and surgical treatment using WPATH SOC 8 recommendations 3. Utilize the WPATH SOC 8 to advocate for services for TGNB clients
What people are saying
Feedback from the live course in January 2023
I appreciated the background/history provided on this topic.
January 6, 2023
Side by side clear and concise examples of the changes from 7 to 8 were helpful
January 6, 2023
absolutely wonderful. I found this to be more of a conversation than other trainings where we simply listen to a lecture. Cadyn was VERY engaging and kind.
January 6, 2023
This was excellent, especially getting a lot of information into a small amount of time. It was all very clear!
January 6, 2023
The course was very organized and helpful in familiarizing myself with the updates to the SOC.
January 6, 2023
It was above my expectations!
January 6, 2023
Course was incredibly helpful in covering updates to the standards of care outlined in WPATH SOC 8.
January 6, 2023
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Your Presenter
Cadyn Cathers, PsyD, MBA (he/him/his) has been teaching courses on human sexuality, psychotherapy with LGBTQIA+ communities, and psychodynamic theory for over 15 years. He is the founder and former CEO of The Affirmative Couch, which provided online continuing education on clinical work with LGBTQIA+, CNM, and kink communities from 2018 to 2025. He is a licensed psychologist in private practice at the Out Couch Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, P.C., where he focuses on psychoanalytic psychotherapy with transgender and nonbinary patients. Additionally, he is adjunct faculty at Alliant International University and Southern California University of Health Sciences.
Additional Information
Intended Audience This course is meant for an intermediate to advanced audience of psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists and social workers working affirmatively with TGNB clients. Completion Requirements To get CE credit you must complete the entire webinar and complete the post test with at least 75% Refunds No refunds will be offered on the purchase of this course. Accommodations We will work to accommodate reasonable accommodations requests. Please contact us through the customer service tab in the footer of the page with “accommodation request” in the descriptions. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Customer Service For any technical, billing or other customer concerns, please contact us through the customer service tab in the footer of this page.
APA Approved Sponsor
Out Couch Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, P.C. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Out Couch Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, P.C. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Curriculum
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Course Overview
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Abstract
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Learning Objectives
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About the Presenter
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Slide Deck
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Handouts
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Transcripts
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Recorded Homestudy
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Post Test
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WPATH 8 Post Test
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Post Course Survey
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Post Course Survey: WPATH SOC 8 for Mental Health Professional
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Ready to work more confidently with the WPATH Standards of Care?
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