Youth Gender Diversity
Transgender issues are currently very topical, but overall there are still many misunderstandings, myths and predjudices, even within the health professional community. The attitudes we display as healthcare workers have the ability to help and to harm individuals, which can lead to people not engaging with the health system due to fear or anger from past healthcare interactions.
Course Overview
Transgender issues are currently very topical, but overall there are still many misunderstandings, myths and predjudices, even within the health professional community. The attitudes we display as healthcare workers have the ability to help and to harm individuals, which can lead to people not engaging with the health system due to fear or anger from past healthcare interactions. Sex, gender and sexuality are all common terms, but are often used incorrectly. Understanding more about the issues can promote a safer more compassionate environment for patients. Dr Riley will be leading a discussion with us to help us get a better understanding of the issues facing transgender youth and children and how we as nurses might be able to best support the child/youth and their families.
Learning Outcomes
In this session, you will:
- Review the current research on gender diversity
- Define gender and sexual orientation
- Examine how best to support young people questioning their identity
- Acquire knowledge about the current WHO recommendations relating to gender diversity
Course Content
Course Content
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1 hour
Jul 2019
Jul 2019
Sept 2021
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Educator
Dr Elizabeth Riley is an accomplished professional providing Counselling, Clinical Supervision, Training and Professional Development, and specialises in gender identity and clinical supervision.
Dr Riley is a World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Certified Provider, having met all the requirements of the WPATH Global Education Initiative Member Certification Program.
Dr Riley works in private practice as a counsellor and clinical supervisor at West Ryde in Sydney’s west.
Dr Elizabeth Riley provides support and consultation for schools to support gender diverse and trans children.
Dr Elizabeth Riley also provides training for school authorities and staff where professional development would aid in awareness regarding the needs of children with gender diversity.
Dr Riley’s photograph is courtesy of 9news.
