FREE LIVE WEBINAR
Supervision with Purpose:
Laying the Groundwork for Gender-Affirming Care
The webinar has been rescheduled. New dates will be announced soon.
CE’s Available ($30)
The Gender Health Training Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Gender Health Training Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The webinar has been rescheduled. New dates will be announced soon.
As the demand for gender-affirming care grows, clinical supervisors play a vital role in shaping the next generation of inclusive and culturally attuned mental health providers. This 2-hour webinar, led by Dr. Shawn V. Giammattei, offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of gender-affirming supervision. Designed for mental health professionals who supervise trainees or early-career clinicians, this course provides the knowledge and tools necessary to foster a supportive, growth-oriented supervisory relationship that prioritizes inclusivity and affirmation.
Through an exploration of foundational principles, ethical considerations, and best practices, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to guide supervisees working with gender-diverse clients. This webinar emphasizes the importance of cultural humility, intersectionality, and developmental tailoring in the supervisory process, helping supervisors build trust and accountability while supporting their supervisees’ professional growth.
What we will Cover:
- The core tenets of gender-affirming care in a supervisory context
- Common supervisee challenges
- The impact of intersectional oppression and minority stress on supervisees and clients
- Legal and ethical considerations relevant to gender-affirming care supervision, including the nuances of state-specific regulations
- An overview of best practices for documentation, recordkeeping, and supervisee feedback to ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards
- The assessment of supervisee competence and constructive, culturally attuned feedback.
Learning Objectives:
- List three foundational principles of gender-affirming care and explain their relevance within clinical supervision
- Identify two common challenges supervisees may face when working with gender-diverse clients
- Explain the impact of intersectional oppression and minority stress on supervisees and clients within the supervisory relationship
- Describe the ethical and legal considerations relevant to gender-affirming care supervision
- Describe the best practices for documentation and recordkeeping in gender-affirming supervision
Webinar is 120 min including time for Q&A.
2 CE Credit Available ($30 – A link will be available to purchase during the webinar)
The Gender Health Training Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Gender Health Training Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
About the Presenter: Shawn V. Giammattei, PhD
Dr. Giammattei has no disclosures.
