​J. Matsui De Roo (they/them/theirs) is a registered clinical counsellor and clinical supervisor who offers anti-oppression based education, supervision and guidance for mental health, medical and front line workers with an area of focus in Two-Spirit, trans, non binary and gender diverse wellness.

In this session, Matsui will discuss the history and present day landscape of gender-affirming care. Using a trauma-informed, patient centred lens, they will discuss strategies and considerations for offering gender-affirming care, with a focus on low barrier hormone and surgical readiness assessments.

Physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, registered clinical counsellors, and registered health care professionals are invited to join J. Matsui De Roo at our province-wide Clinical Speaker Series on September 16th, 6pm-8pm. To register and learn more, email us: trans.edu@phsa.ca.

Click here to learn more about Trans Care BC's Clinical Speaker Series.