Resilience and Resistance , A Strengths-Based Approach to Trans and Gender Diverse Communities

Capability Levels: Evolving and Established

Deficit-based information on transgender communities is nearly ubiquitous – even within LGBTQIA+ competency trainings. Despite the pervasive nature of deficit perspectives, transgender and gender diverse people and communities continue to generate authenticity, determination, resilience, compassion, and hope. How can practitioners working with transgender communities develop strengths-based approaches and interventions in practice? This webinar will re-frame deficit-based narratives around transgender people and communities. It will review the current evidence base on trans resilience and share practical strategies that social workers – whether cisgender or transgender – can apply in practice.

Who should attend?

This webinar is suitable for social workers at any level of practice. However, a foundational understanding of LGBTQIA+ people and communities is required.

It will serve individuals with a deeper grasp of LGBTQI+ topics, delving into more advanced levels of knowledge and expertise.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify and critically analyse deficit-based approaches to working with transgender and gender diverse people/communities
• Understand key resilience factors for transgender and gender diverse people and communities, and their relevance to practice
• Identify relevant strategies to implement strengths-based interventions in practice

Event Structure:

Introduction (5 minutes)

Deficit-Based Approaches (20 minutes)

Critique of current methods.

Resilience Factors (20 minutes)

Key factors and their relevance.

Strengths-Based Strategies (25 minutes)

Practical strategies and examples.

Q&A and Wrap-Up (15 minutes)

Can't attend live? Your registration includes a copy of the presentation slides and 2 weeks' free access to the event recording.

AASW Credential: Mental Health