Beyond the Binary: Clinical Approaches to Eating Disorders in Transgender and Gender-Expansive Patients
Beyond the Binary: Clinical Approaches to Eating Disorders in Transgender and Gender-Expansive Patients
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Description
This presentation outlines basic terminology related to persons who are gender non-conforming. Then goes on to highlight some basic principles of gender affirming care. Finally, we will explore the intersection of gender affirming care and the treatment of eating disorders, looking at specific considerations for treatment within this high-risk population.
Educational Goal
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Define terms relative to gender diverse populations
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Identify key ways eating disorder symptoms may present differently in transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals
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Apply gender affirming care principles with evidenced based treatment for eating disorders
Target Audience
- Addiction Professional
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Nurse
- Physician
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
Presenters
Financially Sponsored By
- Lindner Center of Hope