Navigating Gender Diversity in Mental Health

Course Summary

This course is designed to help behavioral health providers in Colorado better understand and support transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth, who face significantly higher rates of mental health challenges due to discrimination and minority stress. The course covers key concepts such as Gender Dysphoria (DSM-5-TR) vs. Gender Incongruence (ICD-11) and the Gender Minority Stress Model, while providing practical guidance on using the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care to deliver affirming, effective care tailored to the needs of TGD youth.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Analyze the distinctions between Gender Dysphoria (DSM-5-TR) and Gender Incongruence (ICD-11) and their impact on mental health care for TGD youth.
2. Evaluate the effects of Gender Minority Stress on the psychological well-being of transgender and gender-diverse youth.
3. Apply the WPATH Standards of Care to develop affirming therapeutic practices for TGD youth.

Learning Audience

The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.

Continuing Education Credits

This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows: 

• 1 CE credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning

Questions about CEU credits? 

• Send email

• CE Program Complaint Form

Course Duration

• 60 minutes

Content Contributors

• Cara L. Lipford, LCSW
• Marissa Nunes Moreno, PhD
• Collaborators at Rocky Mountain Equality (RMEQ)
  • C. Castro (they/elle), Education Coordinator 
  • Tamora Tanniehill, (She/Her) LPC, LAC, Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness
• Inside Out Youth Services
  • Ollie Glessner (They/Them), Communications and Advocacy Director