Addressing the Needs of Transgender People: Basic Knowledge, Ethical Implications, and Care in a Pandemic

This workshop begins with a quick overview of basic knowledge of trans and nonbinary people. We will then explore the role of the psychologist including counseling, assessment, referral for hormones or surgery, and the ethical implications that guide this work. Finally, we will explore the use of telehealth in the face of a pandemic. This workshop will also include opportunities to explore case material that exemplifies the types of clinical concerns that are commonly seen in work with trans and nonbinary clients.

• Resolve two or more ethical issues related to working with trans and nonbinary clients.
• Make adjustments to their clinical practice that allow the use of telehealth services attending to licensure issues.

lore m. dickey, PhD