This program is subject to change.
Como Puedo Apoyar a Mi Joven? Gender Affirming Support for Latinx Trans Youth
Workshop Description
This workshop will be conducted primarily in Spanish (bilingual English/Spanish) for Latino families with trans or gender expansive youth. According to the 2015 National Transgender Discrimination Survey, Latino and Latina transgender and gender non-conforming people face some of the highest levels of discrimination. In addition, it is important to consider the impact of the intersection of immigration status, religion, language barriers and cultural norms and beliefs on the emotional well-being of Latinx trans* youth. This workshop will provide psychoeducation to families on the history of gender identity and identify possible psychosocial, medical and mental health concerns. In addition, participants will be able to learn the importance of gender-affirming support and discuss how to provide gender-affirming support to their youth through a culturally and linguistically sensitive lens.
Conference Track
Family
Topic
Mental Health - Youth
Workshop Outline/Powerpoint
Primary Contact
Huong Diep, Psy.D., Private Practice
Workshop Presenters
Huong Diep, Psy.D., Private Practice
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Presenter Bio
Dr. Huong Diep is a Vietnamese-American, bilingual (English/Spanish), Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over ten years of experience providing gender-affirming therapy, psycho-diagnostic evaluations and consultation to transgender and gender expansive children, adolescents and their families. She holds a doctorate degree from the University of Denver and completed a post-doctoral fellowship with the Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). She is passionate about the intersection of language, gender and culture and is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.