Workshops
CURRENT WORKSHOPS
Registration open at genderoo.janeapp.com
Hormone Readiness Assessment Training Workshop
In British Columbia, adults are required to complete a hormone readiness assessment in order to start gender-affirming hormone therapy. While primary care providers with appropriate training can offer this service, many people continue to rely on third-party assessors to access care.
This workshop offers a low-barrier, trauma-informed approach to hormone readiness assessments and care planning. Participants will learn a flexible, client-centred process that prioritizes informed consent and aligns with current standards of care.
Using an anti-oppression lens, we’ll explore how to support clients who experience racism, ableism, fatphobia, colonialism, and other intersecting forms of oppression as they navigate gender affirming care. The workshop covers pathways to hormone care in BC, along with practical strategies for advocacy, referrals, and navigating systemic barriers. Templates, forms, and sample reports aligned with WPATH Standards of Care (Version 8) will be provided.
Participants are also invited to reflect on how their own social location shapes their clinical practice and wellbeing in this work.
By the end of the workshop, participants will feel more confident supporting trans, nonbinary Two-Spirit and other gender expansive adults in accessing gender-affirming hormone care.
This workshop is intended for clinical counsellors, social workers, nurse practitioners, and other allied health professionals with foundational experience working with trans, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit clients. It is delivered in a small-group Zoom format and includes a mix of teaching and interactive breakout discussions.
A TNB2S+-only cohort option is available for practitioners who identify as trans, nonbinary, or Two-Spirit.
Format: Online via Zoom
Duration: Two 3-hour sessions
Dates and registration
Open cohort:
Thursday April 16 – Friday April 17 2026, 1 – 4 PT PST both days
Trans, nonbinary and Two-Spirit only cohort
Thursday April 9 – Friday April 10 2026, 1 – 4 PT PST both days
Register online at genderoo.janeapp.com.
If you have questions or need assistance with registration, feel free to contact me at matsui@genderoo.com
J. Matsui De Roo
Matsui (they/them) is a trans, nonbinary Registered Clinical Counsellor and Accredited Clinical Supervisor specializing in gender-affirming care. They support healthcare providers in building trans-affirming practice through education, consultation, and customized training. Matsui is also a Clinical Mentor with Trans Care BC.
