Evaluation, Assessment, and Differential Diagnoses

Course content will include 1) thorough review of the WPATH Standards of Care and how to implement the guidelines with transitioning clients; 2) evaluation and assessment protocols, including clinical interview, questionnaires, and testing instruments; 3) assessment of co-occurring disorders and how these impact transition; 4) assessment of body dysmorphic disorders and paraphilic disorders, with treatment recommendations; 5) exploration of personal biases and counter-transference.