Appalachian Psychoanalytic Societya local chapter of the Division 39 of the American Psychological Association
presents a
Saturday Morning Seminar
with
Vida Khavar, LMFT,
on
Exploring Dynamics
around Gender
and Sexual Identities
of Clients
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED
FROM FEBRUARY 1 to FEBRUARY 22.
PLEASE NOTE the NEW PROGRAM DATE!
Saturday, February 22, 2025
8:30am - 12:10pm
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Morrison Education and Conference Center
1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920
In order to fulfill licensure requirements, the Rules of the Board of Examiners in Psychology in Tennessee (1180 - Board of Examiners of Psychology (tnsosfiles.com)) state that psychologists must obtain three continuing education hours that pertain to cultural diversity as specifically noted in the title, description of objectives, or curriculum of the presentation, symposium, workshop, seminar, course or activity.
Cultural diversity includes aspects of identity stemming from age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religious/spiritual orientation, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and other cultural dimensions.
This program meets the requirements for psychologists licensed in the state of Tennessee for continuing education that pertains to cultural diversity.
Description of Program
This intermediate seminar will explore the dynamics around clients’ diverse genders and sexualities, with an emphasis on nonbinary identities.
Presenter
Vida Khavar, LMFT, is a clinical therapist who has presented nationally on a multitude of topics and matters related to SOGIE and authored three articles on the topic. She has presented at the Child Welfare Legue of America Annual Conference, the California Alliance of Child & Family Services, the Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management (TCOM) Conference, International Conference on Innovations in Family Engagement and many more. She served as an adjunct professor at Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, California. Vida Khavar is in private practice in Knoxville and has 25+ years experience working with children, adults, and families.
Schedule
8:30am Registration
8:55am Welcome and Introductions
9:00am The Gender, Sexuality, and Romantic Universes Beyond the Binary
9:50am Dynamics around Engaging Clients on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE)
10:30am Break
10:40am Case Studies: Transgender Child in Foster Care and the Adult Transgender Woman
11:45am Questions and Answers
12:10pm Complete Evaluations and Adjourn.
Learning Objectives
After attending this intermediate program in full, participants will be able to:
1. Identify at least three genders and sexualities outside of the binary system.
2. Describe the importance of the ways in which clinicians acknowledge nonbinary and intersecting identities.
3. Explain the dynamics between therapists and clients who identify beyond the binary.
Participants
This program is open to all APS members and other interested mental health professionals who may not be members. It is not limited to individuals practicing in a predominately psychoanalytic mode. The material will be appropriate for clinicians with intermediate levels of experience and knowledge.
Registration Fees and Policies
BY February 17, 2025:
Professional Members and Scholar Members: $45
Non-members: $60
Early-Career Professional Members: $35
Graduate Student Members: Free.
AFTER February 17, 2025:
Professional Members and Scholar Members: $60
Non-members: $75
Early-Career Professional Members: $50.
Graduate Student Members: Free
Registration will close on February 21, 2025.
Although walk-ins will be accepted, please register online at www.aps-tn.wildapricot.org in advance to assure adequate food and seating.
If you prefer to pay by check, please print the Program Registration form, and mail with your payment to:
Wesley Gosselin, LMSW
APS Treasurer
100 Forest Court
Knoxville, TN 37919.
Refunds honored with written/electronic notice at least 48 hours before date of conference. Contact Wesley Gosselin, LMSW.
Contact the APS President Bill MacGillivray, PhD to negotiate fees, if needed.
Facility is accessible to persons who are physically challenged. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address requests, questions, concerns and any complaints to Bill MacGillivray, PhD.
APS Membership
Eligible professionals can join APS or renew their membership for the 2024-2025 program year for $80. Scholars can join/renew for $50 and Early-Career Professionals can join/renew for $45. Graduate students may join or renew for $25.
American Psychological Association Approval Statement
Division 39 is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Division 39 maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Continuing Education
This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3 continuing education credits. With full attendance (sign-in at start of program) and completion of a program Evaluation and Learning Assessment, a certificate will be issued. Psychologists will have their participation registered through Division 39. Partial credit is not available for partial attendance.
APS and Division 39 are committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. APS and Division 39 are also committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in continuing education activities. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
In order to fulfill licensure requirements, the Rules of the Board of Examiners in Psychology in Tennessee (1180 - Board of Examiners of Psychology (tnsosfiles.com)) state that psychologists must obtain three continuing education hours that pertain to cultural diversity as specifically noted in the title, description of objectives, or curriculum of the presentation, symposium, workshop, seminar, course or activity.
Cultural diversity includes aspects of identity stemming from age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religious/spiritual orientation, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and other cultural dimensions.
This program meets the requirements for psychologists licensed in the state of Tennessee for continuing education that pertains to cultural diversity.
Selected References/Recommended Reading
Brill,S., Kenney, L. 2016. The Transgender Teen. A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens
Ehrensaft, D. 2016. The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes.
Malpas, J., Nealy, E., Espinal, S. 2017. Am I Still Your Pride and Joy?: Complex Work with Family of Trans Youth. World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Conference . Los Angeles, CA.
Wilson, E, Chen, Y, Arayasirikul, S, Raymond, F, McFarland, W. (2016). The Impact of Discrimination on the Mental Health of Trans*Female Youth and the Protective Effect of Parental Support. AIDS and Behavior, 20 (10):2203-2211.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC), 2017. The Lies and Dangers of Efforts to Change Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity.
Contact
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address requests, questions, concerns and any complaints to the APS President Bill MacGillivray, PhD.
There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between Division 39, APS, presenter, program content, research, grants or other funding sources that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest. During the program, the validity/utility of the content and risks/limitations of the approaches discussed will be addressed.