In this recording, view Susan as she addresses concerns that are especially relevant to the very young transgender child or gender diverse child, as well as the child’s parents or guardians. You'll get an overview of developmental and clinical concerns that are critical to providing mental health support to the young gender diverse child, in the context of the family. You’ll learn:
Research has confirmed that there are very important variables that influence social and mental health outcomes of this young population. Parent support for the transgender child is strongly aligned with better health, mental health, and educational outcomes. Don’t miss this must-see session!
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All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
This online program is worth 1.75 hours CPD.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Supporting Very Young Trans Clients and Their Families (2.7 MB) | 43 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Supporting Very Young Trans Clients and Their Families (457.7 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Supporting Very Young Trans Clients and Their Families - French (2.7 MB) | 43 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Supporting Very Young Trans Clients and Their Families - French (457.7 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Supporting Very Young Trans Clients and Their Families - Italian (2.7 MB) | 43 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Supporting Very Young Trans Clients and Their Families - Italian (457.7 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Susan Radzilowski, MSW, ACSW, LMSW, has practiced in mental health and educational environments for over 30 years and holds a certificate in gender identity and clinical concerns. She has a private practice in Michigan and is a part time faculty in the school of social work at The University of Michigan and at Wayne State University. Susan consults and trains on issues related to working with transgender youth for the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services, NASW, Michigan State University, Michigan Medicine, Wayne State University, The University of Michigan, local school districts, and PESI, Inc. She facilitates a free monthly pediatric gender consult group online for mental health providers.
Susan has published several articles on clinical and ethical issues of providing social work services to the transgender youth and is a contributing author to One Teacher in Ten in The New Millennium (Beacon Press). She was the founding co-chair of GLSEN SE Michigan Chapter (pronounced glisten; formerly the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network); is a past member of the GLSEN National Advisory Committee; and has been a member of the NASW-Michigan Chapter Ethics Committee since 2010.
Susan is the parent of a transgender adult who came out in 2005, at age 15. Her experience as a parent of a trans youth inspired her to shift her professional focus to working with transgender youth and facilities and training professionals to improve access to competent, compassionate care.
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