Trans and Gender Diverse Folks and Substance Use Treatment: Foundations – free CEU’s

Sponsor: Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)

This one-hour course provides foundational knowledge for those working in addiction treatment settings on best practices for creating welcoming spaces in addiction care for transgender & gender diverse (TGD) individuals.

Intended audience

Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, recovery coaches, counselors, community health workers, and all others are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Objectives

• Recognize terminology re: affirming care, gender, identity
• Appreciate the impacts of systemic, societal, and personal traumas on the transgender & gender diverse (TGD) population.
• Understand the intersection of TGD experience and SUD
• Engage with Trans and Gender Diverse folks in affirming ways

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