Co-sponsored by Therapy First and Thoughtful Therapists, this webinar will highlight some of the main findings of the research paper recently published by Dwight Panozzo and Peter Jenkins on the professional practice of members of Therapy First. This looked at how therapists working with clients experiencing gender distress are able to practice successfully in today’s […]
Therapy First is hosting a membership retreat in the Pocono Mountains which will offer the unique opportunity to: Recharge & combat burnout: Immerse yourself in a natural environment, explore scenic […]
Presented by Dr. Stephen B. Levine. A casual first person discussion of the values, goals, content, and processes of the first contact with a family concerned about "what is going […]
Unlike ordinary mistakes and errors that result in injury, and different from the painful but mundane interpersonal betrayals of trust in everyday life, moral injury captures the experience of institutional […]
The way a therapist thinks about a phenomenon such as gender dysphoria and transition informs how they will respond clinically. The belief that gender dysphoria is caused by a mismatch […]
Exercise, diet, and sleep greatly impact brain health and, therefore, mood and functioning. In this webinar, several physiological mechanisms by which lifestyle behaviors can affect mental health will be discussed. […]
In July 2024, the Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry published a paper by Joanne Sinai, a Canadian psychiatrist, and Peter Sim, a retired lawyer, that […]
In this webinar, we explore the evolution of the concept of gender and gender identity, its treatment over the decades, and current controversies. We will examine the historical cohorts and […]
This webinar will sketch some of the ideological antecedents of Queer Theory and its radical (re)conceptualization of gender, which many therapists and psychologists may not be aware of. In doing […]
As new executive orders in the United States aim to restrict access to transition-related medical interventions for youth under age 19, many gender dysphoric young people are experiencing fear, confusion, and uncertainty. This panel will explore concerns, discuss strategies for meaningful connection and support, and provide guidance for therapists, parents, educators, and school officials on […]
This webinar offers valuable insights for mental health professionals and researchers on understanding and supporting individuals adversely impacted by medical transition - a unique and growing population worldwide. Led by […]
Join us for a conversation exploring the international landscape of youth gender dysphoria, focusing on the mental health field’s evolving approaches, ethical dilemmas, and treatment controversies. Amid growing global scrutiny of medical interventions like puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for youth, this webinar tackles the critical questions facing clinicians today. Given the remarkably weak evidence […]