Understanding and Supporting Gender Expansive Youth with Mychelle Williams
June 7th, 1:00-3:00pm EST, conducted online via Zoom
During this session, participants will deepen their understanding of gender diversity and enhance their ability to provide affirming care for young clients across the gender spectrum.
Gender-expansive youth face higher rates of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and suicidality, compared to their cisgender peers. According to the 2023 U.S National Survey of Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People, 81% wanted mental health care, while 56% of them could not access the mental health care they desired. Discrimination, lack of social support, anti-LGBTQ legislation, and stigma contribute to these disparities.
Through this course, participants will examine cultural, social, and psychological influences on gender identity and expression. Participants will also learn about the most recent policies that impact gender-affirming care, schools, and communities. Through case studies and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical strategies needed to deliver affirming care that promotes the holistic well-being of young people exploring their gender identity, as well as how to assess internal biases effectively. Participants will also leave with tips for caring for themselves while navigating the oppressive systems that create barriers to resources.
Learning Objectives:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how gender identity and expression is informed and influenced by cultural, social and psychological factors.
Learn clinical interventions to support the mental wellness of gender-expansive youth
Explore bias and stigma and how it impacts healthcare and mental health care policy
Develop regulation and care strategies to protect against burnout
This training is eligible for 2 Continuing Education Credits for NBCC Counselors and New York LMHCs, LCSWs, and LMSWs
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Mychelle (she/they), the founder of Therapy to A Tea Co, is a queer Black femme who is a licensed professional counselor in the District of Columbia, and in Pennsylvania. Mychelle is also a Nationally Certified Counselor. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in Xavier University of Louisiana and her Master’s degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Mychelle is an EMDR trained therapist and a Psychedelic Assisted therapist that specializes in radical, trauma-informed care practices for those who are racially diverse, neurodiverse and gender expansive. In addition to clinical care, Mychelle has collaborated with organizations and schools such as Smile Therapy Services, Microsoft, The Census Bureau, Accenture, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Rutgers, and Jansen Pharmaceuticals on best practices for building and maintaining inclusive and supportive spaces for LGBTQ+ and gender expansive, Black, POC and neurodiverse patients, students, staff and employees. Mychelle has appeared on podcasts such as Therapy for Black Girls and Black Sapphic Series has been cited in digital publications such as Business Insider, Mind Body Green and Refinery29.
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Due to the nature of this product, all sales are final and we are unable to offer refunds. If you are no longer able to attend a group, email us at info@kenyacrawford.com and we can transfer your confirmation to the following group.
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Kenya Crawford, LMHC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0269. Kenya Crawford, LMHC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0736.
Kenya Crawford, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7470.
