Dr. Goldenberg has provided trainings to the following agencies and venues:
- North Thurston County School District
- Nova School
- Planned Parenthood
- Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
- Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
- University of Washington Department of Education
- National Association of Social Workers
- St. Martin’s University
- University of Washington School of Psychiatry
- Capital Region Educational District Services
- Bethel School District
- Group Health
- goodtherapy.org (webinar)
Teaching Philosophy
As a Licensed Psychologist, my mission is to build safer and more inclusive environments by training and consulting with healthcare professionals, employers, parents and educators about gender diversity. Trainings are developed with the intent of creating a cooperative, transparent, and energetic learning environment. I believe that effective teaching can unravel preconceived notions of gender by empowering participants to relate to gender non-conforming individuals and their families with empathy, affirmation, and respect. As a former college Professor, I am experienced and comfortable with setting an open and cooperative tone in a classroom. My learning events are highly experiential. In addition to my knowledge of transgender health, I also am continuously learning best teaching practices and I am dedicated to cultivating culturally relevant and socially conscious pedagogy.
Specialized Workshops for Organizations:
- Master introduction of basic terminology and appropriate application of transgender inclusive language
- Learn to assess for gender dysphoria and the variety of treatment options available
- Identify the primary diagnosis for patients presenting with co-morbidities
- Learn evidence-based approaches for effective work with families of gender nonconforming children
- Understand the role of transphobia plays in the lives of gender non-conforming individuals and their families
- Recognize the role gender identity and gender stereotypes play in self perception, bias, and trans-discrimination
- Understand the concept of transgender identity
- Apply skills that enhance positive support of transgender people
- Discuss gender identity from a developmental lens
- Explore state and local laws which pertain to transgender students rights
- Review how school staff can best work with families of transgender student
- Become familiar with the two most commonly used approaches to documentation of gender transition
- Articulate how the two models of documentation are most appropriately utilized
- Understand the current role of the health insurance industry as a major factor in transgender health disparities
- Learn what medical treatments are available for transgender people