Trans 101: Children and Adolescents
This introductory module builds cultural humility and competence for providers who are new to working with trans, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming children and adolescents (up to age 18). By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the concepts of gender identity, gender expression and gender dysphoria accurately
- Recognize how cisnormativity influences health care and health care access
- Identify social determinants of health and the impact of transphobia for trans, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming children and adolescents
- Provide trans-positive counseling in the context of interpersonal and systemic discrimination that affects mental health
- Explore common misconceptions about gender identity and expression with parents of trans and nonbinary children and adolescents
- Explore gender expression and gender identity with clients who are at the beginning of their journey
Note: This course does not cover medical or legal transitioning. To learn in more depth about social, legal and medical transitions, please see our Trans 101: Transitioning course.
Prerequisite: 2SLGBTQ+ Foundations
Open to: All healthcare and social service providers who offer counseling and advocacy in a variety of settings. This program is tailored for practitioners who work with trans, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming children and adolescents.
Content Level: Beginner
Duration: 3.5 hours
Instructed by a Rainbow Health Ontario Clinical Educator and Ronnie Ali, RP.
Ronnie Ali, RP
Ronnie Ali (she/her) has over 15 years of experience in diversity and inclusion consulting, 10 years of clinical experience as a registered psychotherapist working with communities marginalized by systemic oppression and discrimination, and 5 years of experience in clinical supervision and education for the next generation of psychotherapists. She has supported people and organizations across various sectors including education, health care, sports, non-profit, technology, and arts & entertainment production. Ronnie is a trans woman of colour and an immigrant-settler on Turtle Island.
