University of South Florida at Fort Myers Social Work Class of 1997

Call for Abstracts: 14th Annual Transgender Medical Conference
The South Florida Transgender Medical Consortium (SFTMC) invites submissions of abstracts for presentation at the upcoming 14th Annual Transgender Medical Conference.

Event Details:
Theme: “Generations in Transition: Aging with Pride and Resilience”
Dates:
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
Friday, February 28th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Daily)
Venue:
University of Miami Newman Alumni Center
Coral Gables, Florida
Format: In-person only
We welcome abstracts that address topics related to transgender health across all generations, with a focus on aging, resilience, and pride.

Important Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: December 23, 2024
Abstract Notification: January 15, 2025
Draft Slides and Handouts Due: February 13, 2025 (if applicable)
Submit your abstract via the form on our website: Abstract Submission Form.

For inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]
For more information, visit: SFTransMed.org

Call for Abstracts: 12th Annual Transgender Medical Conference

The South Florida Transgender Medical Consortium (SFTMC) is calling for abstracts for the 12th Annual Transgender Medical Conference, to be held at the University of Miami Alumni Center in Coral Gables, Florida, on September 21-22, 2023.

This year's conference theme is "Supporting Families," and we are seeking abstracts on all aspects of transgender medicine, mental health, substance misuse, HIV, and social work. We are particularly interested in abstracts that address the following topics:

The impact of recent legislative action in Florida on transgender people and their families
Innovative approaches to providing transgender healthcare in a hostile political climate
Strategies for supporting transgender families during times of crisis

Abstracts should be submitted online by June 1, 2023. For more information and to submit your abstract, please visit www.sftransmed.org.

The urgency of this year's conference

The recent legislative action in Florida is a direct attack on the rights of transgender people. These laws are harmful and discriminatory, and they put transgender people and their families at risk.

The SFTMC is committed to providing medical teams with the education needed to provide transgender people with the healthcare they need and deserve. This conference will bring together a diverse group of experts to share their knowledge and expertise, and to develop strategies for supporting transgender people and their families during this challenging time.

We urge you to submit an abstract for this important conference. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of transgender people.
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11th Annual south Florida Transgender Medical Conference is May 12-13.

Here is a comprehensive list of the schedule.

1. Register for the sessions you want.

2. Follow the email links to your session on the date time of the selected session.

3. Help us out by completing the evaluation for the attended sessions, required if you want CEU’s.

Thursday, May 12, 2022

09:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Opening Session and Keynote: Lucie Fielding, MA Author: Trans S*x-Clinical Approaches to Trans S*xualities and Erotic Embodiments

Description: All too often the focus of gender-affirmative medicine is the alleviation and resolution of gender dysphoria. Such a focus has the effects of limiting the clinical imagination and foreclosing conversations around pleasure-positive embodiments. But what if resolving gender dysphoria wasn’t the point? This address, emerging from both the lived and the professional experiences of a trans s*xual health professional, will challenge attendees to re-center gender-affirmative clinical practice around “gender-pleasure.” Attendees will emerge from this address with frameworks and strategies to enliven their practices and better support trans and non-binary patients around finding pleasure in their bodies.

Learning Objective (1): By the end of this address, participants will be able to define the concept of “gender-pleasure” and demonstrate an increased level of comfort and confidence in supporting trans erotic embodiments within clinical settings.

Bio: Lucie Fielding, PhD, MA, LMHCA, Resident in Counseling (she/they) is a q***r, non-binary femme, and a therapist practicing in Virginia and Washington. She holds an MA in Counseling Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute (2018) as well as a PhD in French from Northwestern University (2008), where she specialized in erotic literature. Their background in literature attunes them to the many ways that cultural scripts inscribe themselves on our bodies and can inform our embodied erotic lives. In addition to their work as a therapist, Lucie teaches in the S*x Therapy Certificate Program at Antioch University-Seattle. They are the author of Trans S*x: Clinical Approaches to Trans S*xualities and Erotic Embodiments (2021), which was named a finalist for a 2022 Lambda Literary Award (Lammy) in the Transgender-Nonfiction category. You can find out more about Lucie at https://luciefielding.com or follow them on Twitter () and Instagram (*xbeyondbinaries).

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wzrt5fa8S2i2ouQW6Gcflw

Webinar ID: 828 9674 4272

CEU Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/5751195/Trans-S*x-Clinical-Approaches-to-Trans-S*xualities-and-Erotic-Embodiments

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911514 1.25 CEU’s 5.00 CEU’s Available for Thursday Sessions Available

Learning Track One

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Current Florida Legislation Regarding LGBTQ+ Youth and Gender Affirming Care: Strategies for Clinician Advocacy: Natasha L. Poulopoulos, PhD, Jonathon Poquiz, PhD, and Lisa Gwynn, DO, MBA, MSPH, FAAP.

Coming off the heels of the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law and multiple political attacks across the country on LGBTQ+ youth, the Florida Department of Health (FLDOH) released guidelines opposing all forms of gender affirming care for the treatment of youth gender dysphoria, including social affirmation and transition. The FLDOH cited few outdated, methodologically flawed research published in low-impact journals and an opinion piece that contrast formal medical guidelines and ignore an entire body of research; more commonly referred to as cherry picking data. Multiple studies demonstrate improved mental health outcomes for youth, including reduced suicidality, after receiving gender affirming care (social transition, pubertal suppression, and/or hormone treatment). The panel discussion will focus on brief status of FL legislation regarding gender affirming care and strategies clinicians can take to advocate for LGBTQ+ youth and gender affirming care.

Objectives
Attendees will be able to: 1) identify current Florida legislation and policies focusing on gender affirming care and 2) LGBTQ+ youth and develop strategies for advocacy within their community, organization, and statewide.

Biographies: Natasha L. Poulopoulos, PhD is a pediatric psychologist at Holtz Children’s Hospital in affiliation with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Jonathon Poquiz, PhD is a pediatric psychologist and clinical director of the Gender Affirming Care Clinic at Johns Hopkins All Children’s.

Lisa Gwynn, DO, MBA, MSPH, FAAP is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Public Health Sciences and Interim Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Health at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vae1IcIyR3qqg5fo3Sytmw

Webinar ID: 813 9583 2046

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848620/Course-Evaluation-Current-Florida-Legislation-Regarding-LGBTQ-Youth-and-Gender-Affirming-Care-Strategies-for-Clinician-Advocacy

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911516

1.25 CEU’s

Learning Track Two

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Providing Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Clinical Services in Transgender Care: Zander Keig, LCSW

Introduction: According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards (CLAS) are a way to improve the quality of services provided to all individuals to help reduce health disparities and achieve health equity.

Course Objectives: By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Differentiate between culturally and linguistically appropriate and non-appropriate
terminology.
2. Describe problems with health literacy levels in society at large and trans community
more specifically.
3. Able to recite Multi-Modal Aspects of Gender Transition
4. Identify current trends in Transgender Health

Conclusion: Applying The National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards (CLAS) in transgender health care settings will improve the quality of services provided to transgender individuals to help reduce health disparities and achieve health equity.
Attend this workshop if you desire to learn how to apply the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in your work with transgender patients.

Zander is a proud Coast Guard Veteran and an award-winning Social
Worker, Educator, Public Speaker, and Published Author with subject-matter knowledge and lived experience designing and facilitating LGBT diversity education programs, transgender social care services, conflict management training, clinical peer consultation, clinical certification mentorship, and corporate mental wellness programs. Zander is also a first-generation American of Mexican heritage (Latino) and a post-transition tr*******al man. More details here:
www.zanderkeig.net

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4JEoSbi7SrOXIbflPsxYmg

Webinar ID: 870 7348 7321

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848643/Course-Evaluation-Providing-Culturally-and-Linguistically-Appropriate-Clinical-Services-in-Transgender-Care-Zander-Keig-LCSW

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911528

1.25 CEU’s

Learning Track Three

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Support for Transgender Patients in the Pharmacy: Dr. Ramona Pramedass-Blom, Pharmacist

This presentation plans on discussing the relationship between transgender patients and the pharmacy staff. We will review the barriers that patients may encounter and discuss how to overcome them with the assistance of the staff. We will also review the pharmacologic treatments available for our patients who are interested in masculinizing and feminizing therapies.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vAszf9YVTmaP1eEPxZij1Q

Webinar ID: 838 4815 0657 Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848654/Course-Evaluation-Support-for-Transgender-Patients-in-the-Pharmacy-Dr-Ramona-Pramedass-Blom-Pharmacist CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911538

1.25 CEU’s

Learning Track Four

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Utilizing Culturally Responsive Interventions When Working with Parents of Gender Nonconforming Children: Tatiana Escandon, PhD, LMHC, CST

Gender nonconformity concerns in children continues to be an area of study that is full of misinformation, stigma, and judgment. Most professionals do not possess enough training to guide parents and children in navigating the challenges that gender nonconformity can bring, which is critical because education, family support, and acceptance are vital in the well-being of gender nonconforming individuals as they prevent su***de and other health disparities, especially of those holding minority identities. Grounded in the gender affirmative model integrated with intersectionality, clinicians will learn culturally responsive research-based interventions that have been found to have a positive impact on the lives of gender-diverse individuals and their families. Mental health providers will also learn about the importance of being culturally responsive and ways to achieve it.

Course Objective #1: The mental health provider will be able to identify their own intersecting identities.

Course Objective #2: The mental health provider will be able to describe the emotional experiences of parents of gender nonconforming children.

Course Objective #3: The mental health provider will be able to name some of the existing strength-based family interventions.

Biography: Tatiana Escandon, Ph.D., LMHC., CST (She/Her/Ella) is a proud q***r Latina who has devoted the past 10 years of her life to the study of gender, s*xuality, human relationships, and the relationship of culture and other intersecting identities. Dr. Escandon facilitates post graduate level trainings, conducts consultation groups for clinicians on LBGTQ+ topics and provides therapeutic and coaching services. She is passionate about helping Latinx individuals build healthier personal and interpersonal relationships and helping them deconstruct the unhelpful beliefs systems preventing them from creating the life they dream of and reaching their goals.

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0LUF2VXURXumGDvHfj8hxw

Webinar ID: 845 0444 1475

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848668/Course-Evaluation-Utilizing-Culturally-Responsive-Interventions-When-Working-with-Parents-of-Gender-Nonconforming-Children-Tatiana-Escandon-PhD-LMHC-CST

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911550

1.25 CEU’s

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Gender Affirming Voice Care: Bringing Out the Inner Voice - Adam Lloyd, SLP-D, CCC-SLP, MM Hélène Rosman Fisher, SLP.D., CCC

Voice affirmation involves a multidisciplinary approach to care. This includes evaluation and treatment options that are tailored to meet a person’s wants and needs.

Registration Link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8qg08gWoQ3GB5Y7__0hjmQ

Webinar ID: 870 6898 8110

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848623/Course-Evaluation-Gender-Affirming-Voice-Care-Bringing-Out-the-Inner-Voice

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911518

1.25 CEU’s

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Best Practices for a Trans Affirming Behavioral Healthcare Treatment Experience: Trauma Informed Care Approaches - Donna Weinberger CEO/Founder Inspire Recovery & Jaki Neering, LCSW, Program Director

The session will explore the application of a trauma-informed approach to providing transgender affirmative care to the trans community. Through our direct client care experience, we will teach you the standard of care necessary to serve the transgender community in addiction and mental health treatment facilities. We will discuss in detail the trauma of gender dysphoria and how to treat the trauma of gender dysphoria. We will outline the life-saving interventions paramount to serve the trans community. These will include medical interventions, family interventions, and social interventions. You will learn the do’s and dont's when working with transgender individuals. The goal is to leave this workshop with a cultural shift that is pertinent to providing transgender-affirming care.

Donna Weinberger, CEO, is at the forefront of behavioral healthcare for LGBTQIA+ individuals by challenging age-old traditional systems. Donna encourages their staff by providing continuing education to commit a standard of care for the LGBTQIA+ community with addiction through trauma-informed LGBTQIA+ affirming, life-saving interventions.

Jaki Neering, LCSW has a loving & progressive approach working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Jaki graduated from Barry University in 2016 with a Master of Social Work degree. Jaki believes in the power of trauma-informed interventions, which recognizes human vulnerability but focuses on finding strengths, resources, and capacity for healing and recovery by promoting factors that will enhance a person’s resiliency.
Course learning objectives:
• Leave here understanding why a cultural shift is imperative to transgender affirming care.
• Learn do’s and don’ts when working with transgender clients.
• Examine key factors of trauma-informed affirmative care.
• Understand the trans experience and learn some general information when working with trans people.
• Discuss bias, stereotypes and discrimination that transgender people face daily.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f5Z_r21GTjOJIICzjvbDNw

Webinar ID: 881 0260 6585

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848644/Course-Evaluation-Best-Practices-for-a-Trans-Affirming-Behavioral-Healthcare-Treatment-Experience-Trauma-Informed-Care-Approaches-Donna-Weinberger-CEO-Founder-Inspire-Recovery-Jaki-Neering-LCSW-Program-Director n

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911530 1.25 CEU’s

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Medical School LGBTQ+ Curriculum Quality Improvement Workshop Study: Adrian Torres Medical Student Researcher and Dr. Ramiz Kseri Principal Investigator

Discussion of the Medical School’s Study at Florida State University regarding efforts to investigate quality of education in LGBTQ+ care at the institution

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J3_aXNWMQ1utzWJ37grrBA

Webinar ID: 859 1127 2732

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848657/Course-Evaluation-Medical-School-LGBTQ-Curriculum-Quality-Improvement-Workshop-Study-Adrian-Torres-Medical-Student-Researcher-and-Dr-Ramiz-Kseri-Principal-Investigator

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911540

1.25 CEU’s

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Gender Affirming Care Clinic at Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital: Model of Care and Role of Behavioral Health: Jonathan Poquiz, PhD & Allegra Kartha, MSW

As behavioral health providers, we will provide data on the psychosocial outcomes of trans and non-binary youth initiating care within the Gender Affirming Care Clinic. Given that we are a pediatric institution, we will be solely focused on discussing populations of trans and non-binary youth and adolescents.

We will describe health disparities and barriers to gender-affirming care that disproportionately affect transgender and non-binary youth (TNB) and describe a clinical model of care that emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach in providing care. We highlight our clinical model by emphasizing the role of behavioral health in providing psychoeducation on the gender affirmative approach to care for all TNB youth and their families initiating care. Interdisciplinary collaboration and utilization of behavioral health providers can address barriers in accessing care by being the first point of contact for families initiating care.

Course Objective #1: Review health disparities among transgender and non-binary youth

Course Objective #2: Identify barriers in accessing gender-affirming behavioral health care for transgender and non-binary youth

Course Objective #3: Describe the model of care of the Gender Affirming Care Clinic and interdisciplinary efforts to address health disparities and access to care

Dr. Poquiz (he/him) is a pediatric psychologist in the Gender Affirming Care Clinic at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He specializes in providing outpatient and interdisciplinary care for transgender and gender diverse youth, as well as for youth with differences in s*x development/inters*x diagnoses. His research is centered on these populations.
Allegra Kartha (they/them) is the social worker for the Gender Affirming Care Clinic at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. They joined the hospital staff in 2021. In their clinical work, Allegra utilizes a a non-judgmental approach pulling from different interventions.

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tN2ObiWwS66thgbi4sKkfw

Webinar ID: 810 4012 8299

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848672/Course-Evaluation-Gender-Affirming-Care-Clinic-at-Johns-Hopkins-Children-s-Hospital-Model-of-Care-and-Role-of-Behavioral-Health-Jonathan-Poquiz-PhD-Allegra-Kartha-MSW

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911552

1.25 CEU’s

02:45 PM - 04:00 PM

Addressing Bottom Dysphoria when Treating Transmasculine, Gender Non-Binary, Andro (male) Identified, Patients in Psychotherapy: David Wohlsifer, PhD, LCSW & Caidin Smith, MSW Candidate

“Bottom Dysphoria'' is a term often used to describe a person’s discomfort with their ge****ls, particularly when their ge****ls do not match their gender identity. Bottom dysphoria can be a common presenting concern for many transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) people who seek psychotherapy. One study found that 71% of non-binary AFAB individuals and 46% of transmen did not want bottom surgery (Tristani-Firouzi, et al.,2021). There are a myriad of reasons why some AFAB TGNB people do not seek bottom surgery. Though someone may not seek bottom surgery, it does not necessarily mean they do not experience bottom dysphoria. Bottom dysphoria is a complex and dynamic issue, each person’s experience of it can be different, and it is often associated with feelings of loss and frustration. Considering the issues raised above this presentation will discuss affirming methods of addressing bottom dysphoria in AFAB TGNC people in psychotherapy. Emphasis will be placed on applying the framework of Pauline Boss’s Ambiguous Loss theory (Boss, 1999) to addressing bottom dysphoria when working with AFAB TGNC clients.

At the close of this webinar participants will be able to:
1.Apply the theory of ambiguous loss when treating bottom dysphoria in AFAB TGNB clients in psychotherapy.
2.Identify approaches to address bottom dysphoria when treating AFAB TGNB clients.
3. Discuss the complexities surrounding the decision to get bottom surgery from a biopsychosocial perspective.

David Landsman-Wohlsifer, PhD, LCSW is the Vice President of the South Florida Transgender Medical Consortium. He is a clinical instructor at FAU's Sandler School of Social Work. David is also the owner of the Boca Raton Center for Psychotherapy. He is a Florida and AASECT Certified S*x Therapist.

Caidin Smith, MSW (Candidate MSW, May, 2022). Caidin will be graduating with his MSW from FAU's Sandler School of Social Work. He is interested in pursuing clinical work with the LGBTQ+ community.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_giOeJlGkQ7azZBSqrDXOig

Webinar ID: 849 1407 4308

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848624/Course-Evaluation-Addressing-Bottom-Dysphoria-when-Treating-Transmasculine-Gender-Non-Binary-Andro-male-Identified-Patients-in-Psychotherapy

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911520 1.5 CEU’s

02:45 PM - 04:00 PM

Review of Facial Feminization Surgery: Dr. Sara Danker, Dr. Lauren Yarholar, University of Miami

Indications, reasoning, goals, and techniques of facial feminization will be reviewed.

Dr. Sara Danker is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in microsurgery and gender-affirmation surgery. She trained with Dr. Jens Berli at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR and is a member of WPATH.

Dr. Lauren Yarholar is a board-eligible plastic surgeon who specializes in adult & pediatric craniofacial surgery. She completed craniofacial fellowship with Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez at NYU Langone Health in New York City.

Both are gender-affirming surgeons in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vYjyZfQxT6Ww-WsOmrMMeg

Webinar ID: 865 4906 6790

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848646/Course-Evaluation-Review-of-Facial-Feminization-Surgery-Dr-Sara-Danker-Dr-Lauren-Yarholar-University-of-Miami

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911532

1.25 CEU’s

02:45 PM - 04:00 PM

Transgender Client Competency: Cole Timonere, JD, MA, NCC

The transgender population remains one that is often overlooked in the counseling and medical communities (Chang et al., 2019; Dierckx et al., 2017; Edwards et al., 2018; Giammattei, 2015). This is especially troubling when taking into consideration that 75% of transgender people have previously sought out counseling (often in furtherance of surgical procedures), and an additional 14% intend to seek out counseling in the future (Budge, 2015).
Transgender individuals often present with a myriad of issues due to their marginalized place in a predominantly binary society. Unfortunately, many within the population are left without support due the often-strained relations present amongst transgender individuals and their family and friends (Hall & DeLaney, 2019). Thus, the population is more inclined to turn to professional counselors for empathy, guidance, and support in their challenging journey. And further, to medical providers for assistance in an affirmation process, should that be the route that it most fitting for the client.

In order to provide gender affirming quality care to transgender individuals, clinicians and medical providers must have knowledge about transgender specific needs, they must understand the unique and individualized challenges that transgender clients face and be prepared and willing to provide support to their clients in a society that is ultimately transphobic and antagonistic. This presentation will serve as a practical guide toward that end.

Cole Timonere is a PhD student studying counselor education and supervision. He is an Assistant Clinical Director at Recreate Life Counseling and has a private practice devoted to working with folks who identify as gender expansive. Cole began his career as an attorney, however, shifted to counseling when he found that his passions lie in assisting folks in a different capacity than could be done utilizing the law. Cole is devoted to creating an inclusive and affirming experience for his clients.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u4tavG5QSHCZYafQzkRBcg

Webinar ID: 833 9363 9568

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848660/Course-Evaluation-Transgender-Client-Competency-Cole-Timonere-JD-MA-NCC

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911542

1.25 CEU’s

Friday May 13, 2022

09:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Opening Session and Keynote: Nikole Parker, Director of Transgender Equality Florida

Nikole Parker is an Orlando native of Black, Puerto Rican & Italian descent. At the age of 19 she left her job and childhood home to begin her journey to living authentically. After 3 years of black-market hormones and unsafe lifestyle practices, she came back to Orlando to begin her next chapter. Nikole’s passion is advocating for human rights, protections for all and the importance of everyone having a seat at the table.

Nikole is the Director of Transgender Equality at Equality Florida. Nikole is also the Co-Founder, Director of Operations for the Gender Advancement Project (GAP) and sits on the board of The Center Orlando.

She sat on various non-profit board of directors &/or advisory councils including the onePULSE Foundation Memorial Task Force, Orlando United Assistance Center, Contigo Fund, Spektrum Health, Peer Support Space and the Central Florida LGBTQ+ Relief Fund. Nikole was also recognized as one of Watermark's Most Remarkable People of 2018 and with the Humanitarian of the Year award that same year. In 2019, Nikole was nationally recognized by Congressman Darren Soto in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and her biography was read into the Congressional Record. In 2020, Nikole was honored with the Hope & Help Hero Award. In 2021, she was awarded the Emerging Leader Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Through advocacy Nikole hopes to encourage open dialogue on gender issues, state and federal protections for all and linkage to proper transitioning resources. Her hope is to teach people that the black-market way of transitioning isn’t the only way.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yR6vk3SiS8mENjDdIKMZWw

Webinar ID: 854 1277 0347 3.75 CEU’s Available for Friday Attendance

Concurrent Track One

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Transgender Health Disparities - An Informative Panel Discussion hosted by Jessmarie Gonzalez and Dr. Sheryl Zayas

A panel of persons of transgender experience discusses their varied experiences with the healthcare system and discussion on how to improve transgender healthcare.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jn8lhnE5Tc66m4VaqkDWLg

Webinar ID: 856 9053 4516

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848631/Course-Evaluation-Transgender-Health-Disparities-An-Informative-Panel-Discussion

CE Broker Tracking: 20-911522

1.25 CEU’s

Concurrent Track Two

No Activity Scheduled

Concurrent Track Three

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Updates in PrEP for HIV for Transgender Persons: Dr. Christopher Nguyen with Viiv Healthcare and Paul Seligmann PrEP Services Coordinator

Presenting the new PrEP for HIV guidelines and options available and how it effects the transgender Population

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XiMkt2APTImS8wS89p1byQ

Webinar ID: 815 7181 5311

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848663/Course-Evaluation-Updates-in-PrEP-for-HIV-for-Transgender-Persons-Dr-Christopher-Nguyen-with-Viiv-Healthcare-and-Paul-Seligmann-PrEP-Services-Coordinator

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911544

1.25 CEU’s

Concurrent Track Four

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

My Child Just Came Out as Trans…Now What?? Dr. Kryss Shane, LSW, LMSW

This training provides a foundation rooted in mental healthcare and education for those whose loved one just came out as Trans*. Whether their child is 18 months, 18 years, or 80 years, this is for anyone who is in a parental or guiding role for someone who identifies as Trans*.

Learning Objectives: 1) To calm parents and to offer guidance, 2) to provide support that is rooted in best practices, kindness, compassion, and affirmation of their trans* loved one, and 3) to introduce foundational knowledge both on the common experiences of a child coming out to their parent/guardian so that intentions about responses can be prepared for by audience members

Presenter bio: With over 25 years of experience guiding the world’s top leaders in business, education and community via individual, small group and full-staff trainings, Dr. Kryss Shane LSW, LMSW (she/her) has been featured as America’s go-to Leading LGBT+ Expert in The New York Times, ABC News, Yahoo!, and CNN. Her writing has also appeared in the Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership, Huffington Post, International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership, The New Social Worker Magazine, and many more.
Shane is known for helping businesses address their unique Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion needs in an approachable, manageable and actionable way. This includes alterations to physical spaces, updating hiring practices, re-drafting policies and procedures and more. Shane holds two master’s degrees, two licenses to practice mental healthcare, and she is currently serving as a Lecturer at Columbia University and an Adjunct Professor at University of Massachusetts Global, Fordham University, and Northern Louis University.

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vSV5rBrSSeGV6H-nUN1GwA

Webinar ID: 859 2482 4015

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848676/Course-Evaluation-My-Child-Just-Came-Out-As-Trans-Now-What-Dr-Kryss-Shane-LSW-LMSW

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911554

1.25 CEU’s

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Transgender and Non-Conforming Sensitivity: Lauren Foster, University of Miami Hospital

The medical professional history is built upon the metaparadigm of person, environment, nursing, and health. The metaparadigm frames nursing’s context for care delivery—individualized and holistic. This perspective of care delivery serves to guide nursing in the provision of culturally-competent care that includes s*xual and gender minorities. The s*xual and gender minorities encompass le***an, gay, bis*xual, transgender and non-binary patients. Each is a distinct population with its own healthcare concerns. This presentation will focus on sensitive care for our transgender and non-binary patients

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JXoMOi5YRoWiruBsLKqZiA

Webinar ID: 844 6727 8687

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848632/

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911524 1.25 CEU’s

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Advances in Facial Feminization Surgery: Carlo Guevara MD, DDS, FACS Michel Matouk MD, DDS; Broward Health

We discuss the basic aspects of Facial Feminization Surgery in order to expand practitioner and patient understanding. This lecture will review the most common surgical procedures performed and a general overview of how they are executed.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qeS9yfU3R9Kv85lvxZ5J5Q

Webinar ID: 865 9979 3799

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848650/Course-Evaluation-Advances-in-Facial-Feminization-Surgery-Carlo-Guevara-MD-DDS-FACS-Michel-Matouk-MD-DDS-Broward-Health

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911534 1.25 CEU’s

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Gender Affirming Care for Adults: Allie Schwartz, MD

How to approach gender affirming care of transgender and non-binary youth in a college setting with attention to hormone readiness, understanding of patient goals, reviewing realistic expectations, initiation of medications, monitoring progress, and potential side effects.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sH1EPeoyQhaGyW_bFjI0tA

Webinar ID: 879 6968 9199

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848664/Course-Evaluation-Gender-Affirming-Care-for-Adults-Allie-Schwartz-MD

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911546

1.25 CEU’s

01:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Nothing Scheduled on this Track, see tracks 1-3.

02:45 PM - 04:00 PM

Improving Access to Care and Experiences Within a Large Medical Institution: University of Miami Hospital Representatives

Within a university medical system, there are many providers and subspecialists who are leaders in their fields and offer specific treatments for transgender individuals. Being a part of large system, there can be issues with access to care and other factors that effect patient’s experiences. It’s important to discuss barriers and solutions to improve experiences and outcomes.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PaZUEs3jQ_yvYs1YszAFmg

Webinar ID: 874 2690 3087

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848639/Course-Evaluation-Improving-Access-to-Care-and-Experiences-Within-a-Large-Medical-Institution-University-of-Miami-Hospital-Representatives

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911526

1.25 CEU’s

02:45 PM - 04:00 PM Female to Male Top Surgery: Dr. Russell Sassani

This presentation focused on the surgical alternatives for the transition process of the female to male patient. It will discuss the timing of surgical intervention, candidacy for different types of surgical procedures, evaluation for surgery, discussion of the risks and complications of the surgical procedures, the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative routines, and surgical results

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OPSQwoz8RD6rjtQ7tjsDtA

Webinar ID: 894 6831 9888

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848653/Course-Evaluation-Female-to-Male-Top-Surgery-Dr-Russell-Sassani

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911536

1.25 CEU’s

02:45 PM - 04:00 PM

Gender Affirming Awareness & Practices with Young Adults: Joseph Zolobczuk, MS Ed. YES Institute Executive Director

Medical providers and allied health professionals are observing a notable increase in cases where clients self-disclose their gender identity. Clients navigating their authentic experience with gender often contend with other challenges such as anxiety, depression, and self-harm ideation, barriers to care in medical systems, and psycho-social factors including family or peer rejection. Even if family members are supportive, clients can find themselves in unsafe school or work environments with limited support systems, situations that can be categorized under minority stress theory. This session will review the current state of knowledge regarding best practices with transgender and gender nonbinary clients. A young adult speaker who has received gender affirming medical care in the past will share their personal experiences and engage in Q&A with participants. The importance of linking clients and their families to peer support and educational services will also be covered. Vital referral contacts and resources across South Florida will be shared.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vzd7p-OOSXavaJsm6zRMdQ

Webinar ID: 859 8023 8450

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848665/Course-Evaluation-Gender-Affirming-Awareness-Practices-with-Young-Adults-Joseph-Zolobczuk-MS-Ed-YES-Institute-Executive-Director

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911548 1.25 CEU’s

02:45 PM - 04:00 PM

Gender Discrepancy in Pediatrics: Alejandro Diaz, MD, Nicklaus Health

This presentation will discuss child and adolescent transgender medical care.

Registration Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_589z6cn1SVWvOs4lVzdCvg

Webinar ID: 822 0870 7639

Evaluation Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6848677/Course-Evaluation-Gender-Discrepancy-in-Pediatrics-Alejandro-Diaz-MD-Nicklaus-Health

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-911556

1.25 CEU’s

The Poverello Center, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education of the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling Provider Number # 50-31733

Course Evaluation - Opening Session Day Two and Keynote: Nikole Parker, Director of Transgender Equality Florida Course Evaluation - Opening Session Day Two and Keynote: Nikole Parker, Director of Transgender Equality Florida.