Save time and money with low-cost virtual continuing education seminars.
GBCC now offers inexpensive, convenient, CE programs that meet qualifications for continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and Maryland psychologists (as required by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychology). Earn credits in cultural competency.
Group discounts available for teams of 5-or-more. Email ce@gbcc.com for more information.
Psychologists licensed outside of the state of Maryland: Individuals should check with their licensing Board on whether a specific program will be accepted for continuing education purposes.
Attention: Several states and disciplines have relaxed requirements regarding live / in person Continuing Education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with your board to see the most current requirements.
GBCC Upcoming CE courses:
GENDER TRANSITION IN THE CLINICAL SETTING
CE Credit: 3 hours
Presenters: Ray Moneypenny, LCSW-C
DATE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 9, 2022
TIME: 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM
COST: $30 FOR GBCC EMPLOYEES
$65 FOR GENERAL ADMISSION
$60 FOR EARLY BIRD (Use code EARLYBIRD by Feb 25th)
LOCATION: LIVE WEBINAR VIA ZOOM
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
This is an intermediate level training geared towards clinicians looking to grow competency in working with gender diverse populations. Ray will cover common topics related to gender transition, common stages in transition, and the clinician’s role as the client transitions to each stage.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Discuss common topics related to transition, including internalized transphobia and gender dysphoria
- Identify and understand common stages of gender transition
- Increase knowledge of clinical interventions relevant to gender transition
- Identify opportunities for growth and inclusivity in clinical practice related to transgender individuals and gender transition
AGENDA:
9:30 AM Introduction, Transgender Identity, Gender Dysphoria, Risk Factors
11:00 AM Break (15 minutes)
11:15 AM Stages of Transition and Clinical Interventions
12:45 PM Evaluations & Program Ends
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Ray Stirba Moneypenny, LCSW-C (they/them) is a Queer- and trans-identified clinician with a passion for providing affirming care to LGBTQI+ adolescents and adults navigating gender transition or coming to terms with their sexuality. Ray has years of experience in many modalities of trauma-informed care and strives to integrate experiences in the queer community with the latest research and development of clinical work and process. They currently see therapy clients through GBCC Behavioral Health, and is a Consultant at Collaborative Pathways Counseling and Consulting, LLC. Ray’s clinical background is primarily in working with survivors of acute or complex trauma, individuals managing diagnoses of mental illness such as anxiety and depression, LGBTQI+ adults, teens, and their families, and individuals and couples navigating alternative lifestyles such as BDSM and non-monogamy. Ray has a variety of experiences as an educator, including as a secondary mathematics teacher, offering trainings in trauma-informed care for other clinicians, providing affirmative and sex-positive psychoeducation to adults, and continuing education for clinicians in the ethical treatment of transgender and gender non- conforming children and adolescents.
CE CREDIT INFORMATION:
This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886860446-5211) for 3 continuing education contact hours. This is valid for social workers in all US states except New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and West Virginia. Maryland Psychologists are also automatically approved for CEUs that are approved by NASW. Psychologists in other states should check with their local board.
Gender Transition in the Clinical Setting has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. GBCC Behavioral
Health is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-3819.
All participants must submit a post-program evaluation form via Google Forms in order to receive their certificate of completion. GBCC Behavioral Health is solely responsible for all aspects of the program and its content.