Introduction to Terminology ( 1 CE Hour )

Description:

This workshop will discuss the difference between sex, gender identity, gender expression, gender role and sexual orientation, the variations in sexual orientation, and diversity of transgender and gender nonbinary individuals.

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate between sex, gender identity, gender expression, gender role and sexual orientation
• Discuss the variations of sexual orientation
• Discuss the diversity of transgender and gender nonbinary individuals

Speaker Bio:

Acey identifies as a trans man and uses he/him/his gender pronouns. He is a graduate of the University at Albany School of Social Welfare, where he obtained his Master’s in Social Work. Prior to graduate school Acey studied at Radboud Universiteit in the Netherlands where his academic focus was in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Acey is currently Practice Manager and a therapist at Choices Counseling & Consulting in Albany, NY. He primarily works with adults, youth, and their families as they navigate questions and challenges related to the emotional, social, legal and medical aspects of gender transition. Acey’s clinical lens gives a strong compliment to the professional education services he delivers as Senior Consultant of the Training Institute for Gender, Relationships, Identity, and Sexuality (TIGRIS). Acey specializes in providing clinical training, curriculum, and policy development as it relates to best serving transgender and nonbinary populations in medical, mental health and educational institutions. Acey is also a lecturer at the University at Albany, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology. Lastly, he is on the Board of Directors for Rainbow Access Initiative, Inc., which provides low-cost therapy and case management services to LGBTQ+ individuals. Acey can be reached at acey@choicesconsulting.com