Select two full days of events to educate yourself. Then make sure you set aside time to relax, unwind, and mingle with other professionals and trans affirming folk at our cocktail reception.
This two day symposium runs from 9am to 5pm November 3rd and 4th, 2017.
Event is being held at Sleep Inn and Suites 5612 Deauville Blvd. Midland, TX 79706
Friday, November 3rd, 2017 8:00-8:45 Check-in and Welcome **9:00-10:30 Keynote 1: Claire Bow, JD : "When Sex Changes: Trans Law in Texas" *10:45-11:45 Breakout 1a: Kerry Manzo, ABD: "Trans Gender 101: Cultural Competencies for Working with Transgender Clients" *10:45-11:45 Breakout 1b: Maria Avalos PhD: "Personal Values and Professional Effectiveness: The Counselor's Role and Responsibility" 12:00-1:30 Lunch *1:30-3:00 Keynote 2: Colt Keo-Meier, PhD: "Incorporating the Gender Affirmative Model into Your Practice with Transgender Clients *3:15-4:45 Breakout 2a: Maureena Benavides, LPC: "Sorting It All Out: Counselor Techniques for Assisting Clients" *3:15-4:45 Breakout 2b: Rev. Emily Wright-Magoon and Fr. Rick Lopez: Faith and Spirituality- Breakout Session 5:00-7:00 Cocktail Networking
Saturday, November 4th, 2017 8:00-8:45 Check-in and Welcome *9:00-10:30 Keynote 3: Kelly Bennett, MD: "Medical and Surgical Issues Involved with Transitioning Genders" *10:45-11:45 Breakout 3a: Erin Stone and Stella Darling "Transgender Media Representation and You" *10:45-11:45 Breakout 3b: Patrick Ramsey, LPC-S "Best Practices in Education: Facilitating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment for Transgender Students" 12:00-1:30 Lunch 1:30-2:30 "Transitioning Together: A Panel for Families, Partners, and Parents" *1:30-2:30 Samantha Klassen, PhD, LPC, NCC :"Facilitating Equity and Access to Mental Health Services for Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Folks" 2:45-3:45 Q & A Breakout with Keynotes 4:00-5:00 Resource Fair of Trans Affirming Businesses in the Permian Basin *denotes CEUs will be issued for mental health professionals **denotes CLEs will be issued for legal professionals