Due to COVID-19 health concerns, this one-time online event has been approved by APT for 3 CONTACT/CE Hours.

Description:

The presentation will begin with a brief overview of transgender social and clinical history, terminology, and the differences between sexuality and gender identity. Participants will then be informed of cultural experiences and challenges that gender-expansive youth may face. We will discuss gender exploration in play, with a focus on common themes, and activities and interventions designed to help explore gender identity and build a strong sense of self. The presentation will also include a framework for supporting caregivers. Participants are invited to bring questions and hypothetical scenarios; case vignettes will be discussed in lieu of participant discussion, if necessary.

Objectives:

• Define the basic terminology to understand Gender Dysphoria and transgender/gender diverse youth that may attend sessions with a Play Therapist
• Describe the history of gender and Gender Dysphoria, with a focus on cultural implications for treating youth in therapy and with Play Therapy techniques
• Demonstrate different Play Therapy activities designed to be culturally competent and relevant to transgender/gender diverse youth and families
• Identify a framework to support caregivers of transgender/gender diverse youth

Presenter: Kade Sharp, LICSW, RPT, CMHS

Kade Sharp (he/they) is an autistic queer non-binary Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist, and Child Mental Health Specialist practicing in Richland, Washington at Spectrum Counseling. He has a clinical focus on anxiety, sexuality, self-esteem, and promoting gender euphoria. Kade primarily works with autistic transgender folks of all ages. He is also currently pursuing his PhD in Clinical Sexology through Modern Sex Therapy Institutes.

Cancellation Policy:

Written notification of cancellation must be received in our office at least 10 business days prior to a training for a refund. A $25.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund. There will be no refund for cancellation notification less than 10 business days.

CBPS reserves the right to cancel a training due to inclement weather or insufficient enrollment. In the event of such cancellation, you will receive a full refund. 

Cancelling your Zoom meeting registration does not constitute cancellation of your CBPS session registration. Please refer to our cancellation policy in the training announcement, which supersedes all other mentions of options to cancel your registration.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing Education Approval for Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Social Workers/ School Psychologists/MFCCs/Play Therapists/Art Therapists 

SOCIAL WORKERS

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category I continuing education programs. Social Work Boards in most states accept this approval status. 

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5763. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CBPS is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school Psychologists, provider #1067. CBPS maintains responsibility for the program. 

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS  

The Maryland and Washington, DC Boards of Psychology Examiners Recognizes National Association of School Psychologist approval status with CBPS and grants CE hours to clinical psychologists in Maryland and Washington, DC.

PLAY THERAPISTS

Chesapeake Professional Seminars (CBPS) is an Association for Play Therapy (APT) approved provider of continuing education, APT Approved Provider #97-034.

NEW YORK SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICIONERS, AND LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

CBPS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Board of Social Work, Provider #0122; and the Board of Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Provider #MHC-0009 and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, provider #MFT-0008.

ART THERAPISTS

Art Therapists (LCAT, ATR-BC) may obtain CE Hours based on our NBCC approval status.

PSYCHOLOGISTS

Approved to psychologists in NY Provider Number: #PSY-0070