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Assisting transgender clients and/or their family members navigate the transgender journey requires counselors to understand the unique needs of this population. In this workshop, participants will learn about the social, legal, and medical transitions that are typically experienced along the transgender journey and how counselors can help support their transgender clients and families in navigating these transitions. 1-hour Recorded Webinar 1.0 NBCC Credit ACEP #7275 Learning Objectives 1. Explain the three different transitions that people who are transgender typically experience 2. Cite legal and ethical codes that support transgender people in schools and in the workforce 3. Identify some struggles that family members may experience during this transition Presenter: April Megginson, PhD, LMHC, RPT Dr. April Megginson is a Associate Professor at Bridgewater State University, she is also the owner of SolQuest Therapy, PLLC. She has over 18 years of experience working with youths and their families in schools and in the clinical setting. She is passionate about advocating for transgender clients, especially youths, and has specialized training and experience in this area. Additionally, April is a parent of a transgender youth and interweaves her professional and personal experience in this workshop.
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