Course Description:

This training is a beginner’s introduction to information about child, adolescent, and family experiences of gender identity that present in play therapy. This training explores the value of clarifying terms related to sex, gender, and identity with children, adolescents, and their caregivers. A description of historical, cultural and DSM conceptualizations of gender identity will be reviewed. The training includes theories of causation for Gender Dysphoria and value- based frameworks for understanding variance in gender identity. Participants will apply assessment considerations, along with legal and ethical considerations to inform treatment for Gender Dysphoria and related conditions. The influence of caregivers’ personal values and frameworks for understanding gender identity and its effect on the relationship with their gender-questioning child will be explored. Application of play therapy interventions for use in play therapy and with adolescents will also be demonstrated.

Please note: This training is designed to provide information about a range of perspectives concerning the exploration of gender identity questions in play therapy.

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Cost:

$105.00

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the value of clarifying terms related to sex, gender, and identity in play therapy with adolescents and with their caregivers
2. Describe 3 value-based frameworks for understanding variance in gender identity and 4 explanatory frameworks for Gender Dysphoria
3. Apply legal, ethical, and assessment considerations around Gender Dysphoria and related conditions for use in play therapy and with adolescents
4. Apply play therapy interventions to facilitate expression of gender identity and related questions in play therapy and with adolescents

Journal Article

1. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0214157

How to Get the Journal Article:

**Additional $17.95 purchase of APA PsycNet journal article is required for non-APT members. If you are an existing APT member, please see below for instructions on how to access the journal article.**

To access the journal article:

APT members can access current and past journal articles via the American Psychological Association website. 

1. Visit the APA website: http://my.apa.org
2. Request your password by clicking “Forgot your password or email/username?” and entering the email address APT has on file for you. 
3. Then create a new password.  
4. Once logged in to the APA website, you can use the link provided in the training to access the article.
5. Read the article and complete the quiz.

Non-APT members can purchase the journal article on this website: http://my.apa.org

1. Click the link provided in the training to access the article.
2. Click “Get Access on the APA website.”
3. Purchase PDF.
4. Read the article and complete the quiz.

Presenter:

Chelsea Dorough, MSW, LCSW-S, EMDR Certified

Chelsea has been a private practice clinician at the Center for Counseling and Family Relationships since 2019. She graduated with an MSW degree from California State University Fullerton in 2012. Chelsea works with children (age 4+), adolescents, and adults, specializing in complex trauma. Previously, she worked in California providing specialty mental health services (including play therapy) to low-income children, teens, and adults, as well as youth in the foster care system.