MOCT - Supporting the Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Community through CBT (2025)

Overview:

Tailored to clinicians seeking to deepen their skills, this virtual 8-hour workshop will teach participants the core CBT skills to effectively treat the impact of minority stress in TGD individuals. An overview of gender-based minority stress and associated treatment outcomes will be presented. Skills taught will include psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, behavioural interventions (e.g., addressing overgeneralized avoidance, increasing affirming behaviours) to increase healing and resilience within TGD individuals.

Learning Objectives:

1. To learn the current treatment outcomes for TGD individuals and current issues face by the community.

2. To learn and apply the CBT model of gender-related minority stress

3. To learn when and how to apply cognitive and behavioural techniques for addressing gender-related minority stress.

4. To discuss challenging presentations of minority stress and how to effectively use CBT strategies in these cases.

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Supporting the Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Community

Key Highlights

Advanced Tracks: Virtual 8-hour workshops, offering flexible exploration of specific problems, treatment approaches, or working with diverse populations

Expert Faculty: Learn from seasoned experts who will provide practical insights and applicable advice to tackle real-world challenges in CBT.

Interactive Learning: Immerse yourself in interactive elements, including role-playing scenarios and in-class practice, to reinforce your understanding and boost your confidence.

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