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Wed
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Mar

Gender Identity Skills Training (GIST) - Gender Plus

9.00am - 5pm (both days)

Kilkenny Hotel, Kilkenny

Event Name: Gender Identity Skills Training (GIST)

Location: Kilkenny Hotel, Kilkenny

Date(s): March 5th/6th

Time: 9.00am - 5pm (both days)

Event Info:

The Gender Identity Skills Training (GIST) Scientific Committee is thrilled to announce its return with an informative two-day course for professionals supporting adults and young people with gender identity needs. This highly anticipated event will take place on March 5th and 6th in Kilkenny, Ireland.

In partnership with Gender Plus, a leader in holistic transgender healthcare across the UK and Ireland, this training builds on the resounding success of past GIST events. Attendees can expect cutting-edge insights, expert-led discussions, and practical strategies to enhance their understanding.

Dr. Vanessa Lacey, member of the GIST Scientific Committee, highlighted the importance of this initiative: “As the number of individuals seeking support for gender-related concerns continues to grow, it’s vital that healthcare professionals feel equipped and confident to operate in this space. This conference aims to inform, inspire, and empower attendees, enabling them to better understand the complexities of transgender healthcare and provide compassionate, effective support to their gender diverse patients.”

Dr Aidan Kelly, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Gender Plus, added: “We are absolutely delighted to bring this much-needed event back to Ireland. With a stellar lineup of experts, this conference promises to showcase the latest advancements in transgender healthcare. It’s an invaluable opportunity for anyone working with gender-diverse patients to deepen their knowledge and enhance their practice.”

Renowned speakers include:

Dr Thomas Steensma, Clinical Psychologist at the Centre of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria in Amsterdam
Dr Aileen Murtagh, Assistant Medical Director with Special Responsibility for Adolescent Services and Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at St Patrick's University Hospital in Dublin
Dr Anne Kehoe, Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Past PSI President.

How to book: For full details of the event, including the full list of speakers and topics, and to secure your place, visit www.genderplus.com/gist

Cost: Price - €265 per person (student rate €120)