Continuing Education Workshop Description:

Writing letters for gender-affirming care is a critical skill for mental health professionals, requiring both clinical precision and affirming language.

This brief but information-packed continuing education workshop introduces psychotherapists to best practices for composing letters that support clients seeking hormone therapy, surgery, or other gender-affirming interventions. Participants will explore ethical considerations, professional documentation standards, and how to balance thorough assessment with affirming client-centered language.

Through examples, discussion, and practical exercises, attendees will learn strategies for structuring letters, documenting relevant clinical information, and communicating support in ways that respect clients’ identities. Therapists will leave with practical tools and templates to write clear, professional, and affirming letters that facilitate access to gender-affirming care while maintaining ethical and clinical integrity.

Continuing Education Workshop Objectives:

1. Develop an understanding of the ethical, clinical, and legal considerations in writing letters for gender-affirming care.
2. Learn best practices for structuring letters, documenting relevant clinical information, and using affirming language.
3. Identify ways to balance thorough assessment with client-centered, supportive communication in letters for gender-affirming care.