Virtual Webinar

The Presentation of Gender Dysphoria Outside of The Diagnostic Criteria

Presented by Aydin Olson-Kennedy, DSW, LCSW
1.25 CE Hours Clinical Introductory
The Presentation of Gender Dysphoria Outside of The Diagnostic Criteria

Information

Date & Time

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Describe two or more criticisms of the limitations of the diagnostic criteria for gender dysphoria when conducting assessments with their clients.

  • Identify two or more clinical interventions or theories that consider gender dysphoria through an intersectional lens.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to equip attendees with the knowledge needed to explore their client’s lived experiences of gender dysphoria outside of the diagnostic criteria set forth by the DSM-V through an intersectional lens and to identify clinically appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Description

This session explores how gender dysphoria is often viewed through a narrow diagnostic lens, leaving providers, parents, and clients alike with an incomplete understanding of what gender dysphoria is and how it might present. This narrow view necessitates providers to expand their view and understanding of the lived experience of gender dysphoria and clinically appropriate treatments and interventions. Considerations of intersectionality will also be discussed.

Target Audience

  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Social Worker
  • Substance Use Disorder Professionals

Presenters

Aydin Olson-Kennedy, DSW, LCSW

Dr. Aydin Olson-Kennedy (he/him) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than fifteen years of experience delivering mental health support to transgender and non-binary communities. His therapeutic approach and educational methods are guided by anti-oppressive critical theories focusing on intersectionality, power dynamics, and oppressive systems. Dr. Olson-Kennedy specializes in providing therapeutic support and psychoeducation to parents, caregivers, and guardians of trans and non-binary individuals across all age groups. Central to his practice is exploring the experiences and impact of gender dysphoria outside the diagnostic framework of the DSM-V.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Trans Youth Care