Explore macro power dynamics that shape our own and our clients’ gender identities and expressions. Special consideration will be given to areas of marginalization that impact mental health. Evolving language used by trans and gender creative clients to describe themselves and their experiences with gender identity and expression will be defined and discussed. Professional ethics, World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) “Standards of Care,” and the DSM-5 “Gender Dsyphoria” diagnosis will be reviewed.

The State of Illinois requires all employers to provide annual Sexual Harassment Training.  JCFS is pleased to offer a training by trainer and JCFS Chicago board member Laura Elkayam. We will learn:

The State of Illinois requires all employers to provide annual Sexual Harassment Training.  JCFS is pleased to offer a training by trainer and JCFS Chicago board member Laura Elkayam. We will learn:

What goes into creating, and then resolving an ethical dilemma? Ethical standards can conflict with each other, or with a legal or moral standard. Different therapeutic professions can have different ethical standards on the same issue. Learn to use an ethical decision-making model as you work through case scenarios experienced by clinical staff.

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Research indicates that 30-40% of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) experience mental illness.