Gender Affirming Care for Minors: The Basics

With increasing instances of transphobic legislation, gender affirming care for minors is once again in the national spotlight. Transgender and non-binary youth are disproportionately burdened by stigma, discrimination, and lack of competent support. Minors as well as their parents/guardians are looking for support. It is imperative that therapists understand the context of the current debate, legal and ethical standards of care, and the role of the therapist in the journey of a trans, non-binary, or questioning youth.

This course is facilitated by Traci Medeiros (She/They)

Course Materials:

This is an introductory course for the unfamiliar clinician looking to understand the current debate around gender-affirming care for minors and receive an introduction to the current standards of care for this population.

In an effort to make the world safer and increase cultural competence in the mental health field for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming youth, gather & Grow Education is proud to offer this course free of charge.

3 CE credits are available with a donation and submission of course evaluation and distance learning post-test.

See more via the Course promotion flyer (to the left) and donation info below the course content.

All materials must be reviewed and process activities completed in order to receive full credit for the course.

Process Activities

Section 1 (Slides 1-7)

  • Course Description

  • Educational Goals

  • Learning Objectives

  • Definition of Gender-Affirming Care

  • Explanation of Informed Consent

Resources & Links

Process Activities

Section 2 (Slide 8-11)

  • The Current Debate

  • Fear-Based Questions

Resources & Links

Process Activities

Section 3 (Slides 12-14)

  • Unethical & Illegal Practices

  • Identifying Biased Ideologies

Resources & Links

Process Activities

Section 4 (Slides 15-20)

  • The Role of the Clinician

  • Differences By Age Group

Resources & Links

Lastly, listen to the Human Rights Campaign Staff explain what Gender-Affirming Care is, what it isn’t, and why it’s life-saving!

CE & Course Completion Certificates

CE credit for this course is available by donation of $15, $20, or $25 (follow the links below to donate). Students, associates, and other providers may also request a non-CE certificate of completion via donation. By offering some of our courses for free and CE credit by self-selected donation, we hope to create as much accessibility as possible for education that makes the world safer for our marginalized communities.

$25 is the true value of the course and administration.

Please, support as you are able.

Keywords: Continuing Education, CEPA, LMFTs, LCSW, APCC, Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, LGBTQ, Transgender, Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming, Youth, Mental Health, Wellness, Provider Education