Policy to Practice: Championing Gender-Affirming Care (On Demand-No CE)

Policy to Practice: Championing Gender-Affirming Care (On Demand-No CE)

As gender-affirming care legislation continues to evolve, health care providers and advocates must stay informed on how to navigate these challenges while supporting transgender and non-binary youth 18 and under. The recorded webinar will cover recent legislation, strategies for addressing misinformation, and best practices for creating safer, affirming spaces in clinical and community settings for youth. The course also includes breakout videos involving role-play simulations of real-life scenarios to help participants learn techniques for navigating conversations with patients, families, and colleagues. Participants will leave the training with a greater understanding of best practices for advocacy, patient support, and fostering inclusive care.

This training was originally held on June 24, 2025.

Audience

The audience for this training includes medical professionals such as pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and mental health specialists who work with adolescents and young adults. Additionally, psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare providers involved in LGBTQIA+ care would benefit from this training.

Learning Objectives

• Apply best practices to create safer, affirming spaces that enhance patient comfort and trust.

• Utilize up-to-date information to assess the effects of legislation against gender-affirming care.

• Develop communication strategies to engage in informed, supportive conversations around misinformation and legislative changes affecting LGBTQIA+ youth.

• Identify opportunities to advocate for gender-affirming care within existing regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance while pursuing equitable care.

Speakers

Jay Kaplan, JD (he/him), Staff Attorney, LGBTQ+ Project, Michigan ACLU

Jean Strout, JD (she/her), Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Advocacy, National Center for Youth Law

Kamala Buchanan-Williams, JD (they/them), Staff Attorney, Legal Advocacy, National Center for Youth Law

Susan Radzilowski, MSW, ACSW, LNMSW (she/her), Clinical Social Worker, Child and Adolescent Gender Services, University of Michigan

Planning Committee

Terrill Bravender, MD, MPH; Aubrey Huff, MPA; Scott Mooney, MA; Isabelle Birt, MPH; Elizabeth Kuzma, PhD, RN; Susan Radzilowski, MSW

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