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In this recording, view Deb Coolhart, PhD, LMFT, a clinician with over 20 years of experience working with trans and gender expansive individuals, as she provides you with all the information you need to assist youth and adult clients determine their readiness for medical gender-affirmative treatments. You’ll receive:
Any masters-level mental health provider can be qualified to support these important, sometimes life-saving treatments. So, the next time you are asked to write a letter of support for gender-affirmative treatments, you will be prepared!
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Readiness for Gender- Affirmative Medical Treatments (1.9 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Readiness for Gender-Affirmative Medical Treatments (413.3 KB) | 18 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Text Document | Important Notice to Florida Licensees (12 KB) | Available after Purchase | |
| Text Document | Important Notice to Florida Licensees - French (12 KB) | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Readiness for Gender- Affirmative Medical Treatments - French (1.9 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Readiness for Gender-Affirmative Medical Treatments - French (413.3 KB) | 18 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Text Document | Important Notice to Florida Licensees - Italian (12 KB) | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Readiness for Gender- Affirmative Medical Treatments - Italian (1.9 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Readiness for Gender-Affirmative Medical Treatments - Italian (413.3 KB) | 18 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Deb Coolhart, PhD, LMFT, is a private practice clinician and an assistant professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy Department at Syracuse University. She has been doing therapy with LGBTQ youth and their families for nearly 20 years. She created the Transgender Treatment Team in Syracuse University’s Couple and Family Therapy Center, where she trains and supervises master’s students to work with transgender people and their families.
Dr. Coolhart has several publications on clinical work with LGBTQ youth. Her recent work has focused on transgender youth and their families. She has developed a tool for assessing youths’ and families’ readiness for gender transition treatments, published in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. She has also published multiple manuscripts on supporting transgender youth and families in therapy and advocating for trans-affirmative school environments. Recently, she co-authored a book, The Gender Quest Workbook: Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity. Additionally, Dr. Coolhart has conducted research on transgender people and their family relationships and the experiences of LGBTQ homeless youth.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Deborah Coolhart maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Syracuse University. She is a published author and receives royalties. Dr. Coolhart receives a speaking honorarium, book royalties, and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Deborah Coolhart is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.
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