This workshop aims to provide practical advice and resources for both the assessment of trans youth and the writing of reports for medical and surgery intervention in the treatment of gender dysphoria. A brief summary and focus on language and childhood gender dysphoria will be followed by the key aspects and process of assessment for gender dysphoria including the Gender Feeling Amplitude. Emphasis will be placed on the gathering of relevant history and information necessary to determine the severity of gender dysphoria, the necessity of treatment and possible interventions. Inclusion and support for parents during the assessment will be explained as well as collaboration with parents for interventions. Requirements of letters for endocrinologists and surgeons will be covered with examples to exhibit how evidence sourced from the assessment is used to meet the criteria using both the Australian Standards of Care & Treatment Guidelines: For trans and gender diverse children & adolescents, as well as the World Professional Association for Transgender Health’s Standards of Care (V7). The assessment will cover youth (assigned either female or male at birth) seeking hormonal interventions or surgery. Also covered will be how to determine whether hormonal and or surgical treatment is in the best interests of the client. Clips of an assessment video will be shown to demonstrate aspects of the assessment process and exercises will be provided to allow you to develop your skills in transferring knowledge from the assessment to the evidence required in writing reports. You will also be guided to resource services for trans clients in your state/territory. Guidance and advice for schools will also be included in this workshop. Please bring your questions to allow a client-focused discussion for the final segment of the day.
File type | File name | Number of pages | |
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Trans Youth with Gender Dysphoria - Presenter Slides (2.4 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Riley 2015 Adol Gen Div Assess (338.6 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Riley 2015 In search of myself - Gabe (199.9 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Riley 2017 Bullies Blades & Barricades (637.2 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Riley 2018 I Was Hoping... 308-321 (422.9 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Riley 2020 Let them flourish (320.8 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Riley GFA 2017 (118.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Dr Elizabeth Anne Riley, (PhD MACouns BSc) is a Sydney-based counsellor and supervisor with a PhD titled: “The Needs of Gender-Variant Children and Their Parents.” Having worked with the trans community for over 20 years, Dr Riley provides gender specific support and counselling to parents of trans children, youth and adults, clinical supervision to practitioners, academic PhD & Masters supervision for student trans research, professional development to schools, clinicians and other service providers. Dr Riley has 18 publications, including 4 book chapters. She was a founding member of the Australian Professional Association for Transgender Health (AusPATH), is a Professional Clinical member and Certified Provider of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and a media spokesperson on behalf of the transgender community. She is also an accredited clinical supervisor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and with the Australian Association of Supervisors (AAOS).
COVID-19 AND YOUR SAFETY
Our venue is registered with Service NSW as a 'Covid Safe' venue.
You will be required to checkin via our QR code and to abide by the safety measures current at the time and in line with public health orders. These will be advised in your pre-event reminder/information emails.
In the interest of everone's safety, PDP reserves the right to deny entry to any participant who chooses not to follow the current COVID safety plans.
ACCESSIBILITY
This venue offers wheelchair access from the Brown Street entrance.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
4 minute walk from Chatswood train/metro/bus interchange
PARKING
Links to reasonable early-bird parking close to the venue:
https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au/car-parks/australia/new-south-wales/sydney/lower-north-shore-and-northern-beaches/zenith-centre-car-park
NOURISHMENT
All day tea, coffee and chilled water are provided.
If you have not ordered lunch with your registration, we have a fridge and two microwave ovens should you wish to bring your own food.
The venue has a cafe on the ground floor and is surrounded by cafes and restaurants including an extensive food hall above the Chatswood Interchange.
ACCOMODATION
Mantra Hotel is next door to the venue: website here
Meriton Suites is a 4 minute walk from the venue: website here
Learning objectives of this training:
"Provide complete support and treatment for your trans clients by learning how to write reports for hormones and surgery” Dr Elizabeth Anne Riley
How will you benefit from attending this training?
Morning Session (includes a short morning tea break)
Afternoon Session (includes a short afternoon tea break)
Pychologists, Counsellors and Social Workers with some experience supporting people with gender dysphoria.
Morning Session
9:00am - 12:45pm
Includes a 15 minutes break at 10:45am
Lunch Break
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Afternoon Session
1:45pm - 5:00pm
Includes a 15 minutes break at 3:15pm
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