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The Psychology Department within the Fulton School of Liberal Arts will host the third annual Transgender Care and Experience Forum. It will be an engaging event where you’ll dive deep into gender-affirming care and honor the Transgender Day of Remembrance at a heartfelt vigil. The annual Transgender Health Equity Symposium better-equips current and emerging health professionals to address regional mental and behavioral health needs.
This program/activity has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists to satisfy Category A continuing education requirements.
Event Schedule:
- 1pm: On-site check-in
- 1:30pm: Opening remarks
- 2pm: Keynote: Brittany Yerkes, PA, Chesapeake Healthcare: Rural Realities: Delivering Affirming Trans Healthcare on the Delmarva Peninsula
- 3pm: Community activity; break
- 3:15pm: Breakout sessions:
- Breakout 1: Letter Writing for Gender Affirming Care
- Breakout 2: Transinclusive Education as a Structural Determinant of Health, Dr. Heather J. Matthews’
- Breakout 3: Transcending Barriers: Mental Health Basics for Allies, Stephanie L. Hewitt, LCSW-C
- Breakout 4: We Deserve Joy: Choosing Happiness in Hard Times, Tony Ferraiolo, Certified Life Coach
- 4:30pm: Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil’
- 4:55pm: Closing remarks
Tickets are required and are free for everyone – make sure to reserve your spot today!