Understanding Gender Diversity and Related Mental Health Supports

Diversity Conference

3 CE credits ~ Nashua, New Hampshire

Saturday, February 3, 2018

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Presented by Rivier University's Combined Counseling & School Psychology Doctoral Program

& co-sponsored by NHPA and APA Trust

The Rivier Counseling & School Psychology Doctoral Program, in partnership with the New Hampshire Psychological Association, presents its first annual Diversity Conference. This year's half-day conference topic highlights the significance of developing a comprehensive understanding and consideration of gender diversity in clinical, academic, and professional settings. 

This conference is designed for students, faculty, and professionals and features presentations on the mental health needs of the transgender community, the intersection of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and personal transgender experiences.

Individuals have the option of registering for the conference as well as the student and early career psychologist networking luncheon. 

The first 15 Rivier graduate students and 15 Early Career Psychologists (graduation post 2010) who register attend both events for free. Rivier student use discount code RIVSTUDENT18 and ECP's use code ECP2018 to take advantage of this free rate.

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Presentation Descriptions:

In the first presentation of three speakers, Dr. Paul Cody will provide an overview of the mental health needs of the transgender community. The impact of prejudice, discrimination, and microaggressions on these individuals’ lives and functioning will be discussed. Mental health service providers will be informed how they can offer trans affirmative services. The importance of ongoing education will be highlighted. 

Following Dr. Cody's presentation, Dr. Jacquelyn Reinert will provide a brief overview of the research and theories examining the intersection of gender identity and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The prevalence, associated risk, challenges, and emerging clinical guidelines for affirmative assessment and treatment for adolescents will be discussed. Lastly, a short case presentation will provide the catalyst for break-out discussion regarding treatment recommendations.

In the last presentation, Devon Church will discuss various cultural aspects of the transgender experience. Potential clinical manifestations and implications for clinicians based on currently available research in the area of transgender health will be discussed. Challenges, barriers and opportunities presented by the experience of being transgender will be explored.

Learning Objectives:

This workshop is designed to help participants: 

1. Develop increased awareness of the impact of negative incidents on transgender individuals and their mental health.

2. Increase information about how to provide trans affirmative mental health services. 

3. Increase and enhance their commitment to provide culturally competent services to this community. 

 4. Acquire a basic understanding of the varying theories exploring the interaction of gender identity and ASD.

5. Learn about and identify unique challenges ASD adolescents who identify as trans face.  

 

The Presenters:

Paul Cody, Ph.D. grew up in Connecticut and has lived all of his life in New England, other than time spent in San Francisco pursuing his PhD in clinical psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. He worked for 28 years at the UNH Counseling Center. For 21 years, he taught a UNH course he had created, Social Work Practice with GLBT People. Paul is very happy to be now providing counseling and psychotherapy for clients at Equality Health Center. Besides seeing individuals for general mental health issues, he is a Gender Specialist and has a specialty in issues pertaining to sexual identity. Paul enjoys attending local Celtic music concerts and, in warm weather, riding his antique BMW motorcycle.

Jacquelyn Reinert, Psy.D., LMHC is a recent graduate of Rivier University and is a pediatric neuropsychology post-doctoral fellow at NESCA. Dr. Reinert has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including therapeutic schools, residential treatment programs and in community mental health providing individual and group therapy. She has comprehensive training in psychological assessment, conducting testing with children, adolescents, and transitional-aged adults with complex trauma. Prior to completing her doctoral studies, Dr. Reinert was a licensed mental health counselor who worked in a private therapeutic school setting conducting individual, group, and in-home family therapy with children and adolescents with complicated learning and psychiatric disabilities, and with their families. Dr. Reinert also taught modified health and sexual health curriculum for transitional aged young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning and Intellectual disabilities, and global/pervasive developmental issues. She is passionate about providing a safe space for children and adolescents with complex needs, including sexual and gender issues.

 

 

Cancellation Policy: Refunds, minus a 35% cancellation fee, will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the course (on or before January 20, 2018). No refunds or vouchers will be made thereafter. No shows are not refunded.

Inclement weather policy: In the event that Rivier University has to reschedule the event, a snow date of February 10, 2018 has been determined. No refunds will be provided if an attendee is unable to make the rescheduled date. A refund will be provided if Rivier University/NHPA has to cancel both dates due to inclement weather. Please be sure that NHPA has your up-to-date contact information (email/cell phone). Any weather cancellations or postponements will be made no later than three hours prior to the event. Should you have questions or concerns about whether an event may be changed due to weather, please check the NHPA website and Rivier University’s home page, or call the NHPA office at 603-415-0451.

Full attendance is required to obtain CE’s. No partial credit will be given.