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2017 Annual Conference

du 8 au 10 November 2017

Jekyll Island Convention Center, Jekyll Island, GA

The New Face of Gender

jeudi 9 novembre 2017 à 13:30–14:45 EST
Meeting Room 4
Presenter Name(s)

Brent Henderson, Ed.S., NCC, NCSC
Amy Shipp, LCSW
Beck Schillizzi, B.A.

Target Audience
Elementary
Middle
Secondary
Independent
Counselor Educator, Supervisor
Abstract

Do you have the skills it takes to work with transgender youth in your school? This interactive presentation will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to support and advocate for this vulnerable population. Through videos, activities, and discussion of personal experiences, you will learn to use transgender affirmative language, increase your understanding of gender identity and expression, identify the impact of discrimination on the wellbeing of transgender students, and promote transgender student success.

Description

This interactive presentation will equip conference attendees with the knowledge and confidence to support and advocate for transgender and/or gender nonconforming youth.  The presenters will utilize videos, activities and personal experiences to engage the audience in an informative and thought-provoking discussion of how to best serve these vulnerable youth in their schools.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Learn to use transgender affirmative language.
  2. Increase understanding of gender identity and expression.
  3. Identify the impact of stigma, prejudice, violence and discrimination on the health and well-being of transgender students.
  4. Promote transgender student success.

Handouts/Resources:

Opportunities for Audience Participation:

Q&A Throughout the Presentation

Presenters

Brent Henderson, Coordinator of School Counseling and Academy Support, Gwinnett County Public Schools; Doctoral Student, University of Georgia
Beck Schillizzi, B.A., University of Georgia
Amy Shipp, LCSW, Georgia Cares, Clinical Director
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