Registration for this event begins in August.

What’s the T? Unpacking the Queer Acronym and Nurturing Queer & Trans Mental Wellness
Presented by Christopher Jorgenson, EdD

Details: October 24, 2024 (9:00am - 4:00pm, including a one-hour lunch break)
*lunch is not provided
**Up to 6 CE credits will be issued to those attending this LIVE, IN-PERSON event. See below for details.

Workshop Description: Much of queer and trans wellness requires unlearning–teasing out the truth of queer and trans experiential realities from the misinformation saturating the public sphere (social media, news outlets, politics, etc.). This interactive presentation offers an in-depth examination of the LGBTQIA+ acronym, an opportunity to unpack the harmful mythologies specifically surrounding the trans community, and guidance for those looking to support transgender wellness across a variety of age groups.   

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to...

• Gain a more nuanced understanding of the LGBTQIA+ acronym, including individual identities and identity categories. 
• Navigate the complexity (and fluidity) of queer terminology 
• Learn about the history of “transgender” as a term whose use and meaning has changed over time
• leave with a more nuanced understanding of the developmental needs of transgender people across three age groups: trans (prepubertal) youth, trans teens, and trans adults
  

Presenter Information: Christopher Jorgenson, EdD (he/him/his) served for eleven years as inaugural director of UW-Eau Claire's Gender & Sexuality Resource Center, before assuming his new role as Executive Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Leadership. Under Dr. Jorgenson’s direction, UW-Eau Claire has been consistently ranked as a national and state leader in LGBTQIA+ inclusion and student experience (UW-Eau Claire just received its fourth annual Best in State ranking from Best Colleges and Campus Pride for 2023 and has been ranked alongside the most prestigious universities in the U.S.). He chairs the Bias Incident Reporting Team (BIRT), serves on myriad additional committees, and teaches in Honor's, the College of Business, and occasionally for the department of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality studies. Jorgenson received his Ed.D. in Student Affairs Administration and Leadership, with a focus on underrepresented student populations within predominantly white institutions (PWI) of higher education. He regularly travels throughout the United States to both consult with and lead conversations for institutions navigating social justice policy and practice.   

In-person Event Attendance: Registrants experiencing any cold, flu, or COVID-like symptoms should not attend the event. Refunds will be made available to those who cancel at least 1 week prior OR for reasons of illness (with notification provided to WAFCA). Registrants are encouraged to be fully vaccinated for their own safety. 

About our Offerings: WAFCA has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6778. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WAFCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Visit the WAFCA-CE registration page for more information on fees and policies.