Bhutan Symposium GENDER Dysphoria Gender dysphoria is clouded by confusion in many societies and has become vulnerable to distortion and despair. In recent years there has been a sharp increase in the number of children and adolescents reporting gender dysphoria. It is in this context that this symposium for Bhutan has been organized. The goal is to equip your leaders and health professionals with information about the multiple facets of this complex disorder to perhaps enable a consensus for care in the best interest of the youth of Bhutan with respect to your culture, religion, and resources. The hope is to prevent, or at least lessen, the divisiveness and harm that have descended upon other countries. The organizers of the symposium realize that some topics and discussions may be sensitive, personal, and contentious and strive to be considerate of speakers and attendees at all times. The Story Behind The Symposium Video Slides / Articles Thursday, 19 January 5:00 PM BTT Introduction Welcome and Opening Remarks Dr. Tshokey, THE LINK Bhutan, Head of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, JDWNRH Dr. Kinzang P. Tshering, President, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan 5:10 BTT Section 1 What Is It? How Is It Treated? Moderators:  Dr. Karma Tenzin    Dr. Phurpa Wangdi    Heath Miller, M.D. (University of Washington, Seattle) Gender Affirmation Program Shubham Gupta, M.D. Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA Rachel Pope, M.D., M.P.H. Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA 6:50 Break 7:00 BTT Section 2 Basics, Research, and Endocrinology Moderators:  Dr. Kuenzang Chhezom     Dr. Ugyen Tshomo 7:05 Medical Approaches to Alleviating Suffering from Gender Dysphoria Paul W. Hruz, M.D., Ph.D. Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA 7:50 Gender Dysphoria in Children and Adolescents: Basics and Research Kenneth J. Zucker, Ph.D., C. Psych University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada Friday, 20 January 7:00 BTT Section 3 What Has Happened? Moderators:  Dr. Tshokey      Dr. Bikram Chhetri 5:05 Australia John Whitehall, M.D. Western Sydney University, Sydney, Austrailia Patrick J. Byrne, BA, BTheol The Legal Matrix of Transgender Laws being Imposed on Societies President of the National Civic Center, Victoria 5:45 Canada and Ireland Kenneth J. Zucker, Ph.D., C. Psych University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada Stella O’Malley, M.A. Psychotherapy, Birr, Ireland 6:25 Finland Riittakerttu Kaltiala, MD, PhD, BSc Professor, Chief Psychiatrist, Department of Adolescent Psychiatry Tampere University Hospital, Finland 6:50 Moderators: Dr. Pema Choden Bhutia      Monique Robles, M.D., M.S. 6:55 United Kingdom My Journey into and out of GIDS, the Clinical Complications     Anastassis Spiliadis, Doctoral Cand., MSc, B.A. Psychology and psychotherapy Athens, Greece and London, England 7:25 United States The Papers     Lisa Littman, M.D., M.P.H. Physician scientist, The Institute for Comprehensive Gender Dysphoria Research, Rhode Island, USA 7:45 The Professional Societies     Julia Mason, M.S., M.D. Pediatrician, Calcagno Pediatrics, Gresham, Oregon, USA 8:15 The Children     Stephen B. Levine, M.D.   Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA Saturday, 21 January 5:00 PM BTT Section 4 Effects on Society Moderators:   Dr. Karma Tenzin      Dr. Puja Subedi 5:05 Sports Linda Blade, ChPC, Ph.D. Heptathlete, Athletics Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 5:30 Law Rachel Morrison, J.D. Ethics and Public Policy Center, Washington, D.C., USA 5:55 Ethics Monique Robles, M.D., M.S. Bioethics Pediatric Critical Care, Bioethicist, Colorado, USA 6:20 BTT Section 5 Experiences (Personal Stories) Moderators:   Dr. Cheni Zangmo     Dr. Chuni Selden    Monique Robles, M.D., M.S. 6:25 Tshering Believe 6:35 ZK The Lived Experience of an American Trans Man 6:45 EB I Was a Trans Kid 7:00 Amy What Have They Done to My Child? 7:10 SN For The Children's Sake 7:20 KCM Trauma and Transition 7:30 BTT Section 6 What to Do? Moderators:   Dr. Sonam Wangmo      Dr. Phurpa Wangdi Physicians and Mental Health Workers 7:35 Anastassis Spiliadis, Doctoral Cand., MSc, B.A. Psychologist and Psychotherapist Gender Exploratory Approach/Therapy 7:45 Paul W. Hruz, M.D., Ph.D. Pediatric Endocrinologist 8:00 Stephen B. Levine, M.D. Psychiatrist Parents, Family, and Friends 8:20 Erin Brewer, Ph.D Author, Advocates Protecting Children Stella O'Malley, M.A. Psychotherapist, Author Amy Parent 8:45 BTT Section 7 Conclusion Moderator: Dr. Cheni Zangmo Closing Speaker Dr. Ugyen Tshomo Senior Gynecologist, First Gynecologic-Oncologist in Bhutan Founder Bhutan Cancer Society, Clinic Physician for LGBT Community Questions and Answers Any questions concering gender dysphoria may be sent to thelinkbhutan@gmail.com for triage to a designated speaker. Answers will be posted here. Paul W. Hruz, M.D., Ph.D. Growing Pains: Problems with Puberty Suppression in Treating Gender Dysphoria Deficiencies in Scientific Evidence for Medical Management of Gender Dysphoria Kenneth J. Zucker, Ph.D. Recent Publications This is his expansive curriculum vitae: zucker_cv_july_2020.doc.rtf John Whitehall, M.D. Whitehall, John. (November 2022) Catholic Bishops Capitulate on Schools' Gender Confusion. Quadrant Online Volume LXVI, Number 10, No.591. 57-63. Australian story Letter to Minister of Health Stella O'Malley, M.A. http://www.stellaomalley.com/cotton-wool-kids/ http://www.stellaomalley.com/bullyproof-kids/ "Fragile: Why are we feeling more anxious and overwhelmed than ever before" "Inventing Transgender Children and Young People" Riittakerttu Kaltiala, MD, PhD, BSc Summary of a recommendation by COHERE Finland Gender identities in adolescent population: Methodological issues and prevalence across age groups Adolescent development and psychosocial functioning after starting cross-sex hormones for gender dysphoria Two years of gender identity service for minors: overrepresentation of natal girls with severe problems in adolescent development Gender dysphoria in adolescence: current perspectives Anastassis Spiliadis, Doctoral Cand., MSc, B.A. Understanding Gender Identity Difficulties in Adolescence Towards an Exploratory Model Marcus Evans https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-bulletin/article/freedom-to-think-the-need-for-thorough-assessment-and- treatment-of-gender-dysphoric-children/F4B7F5CAFC0D0BE9FF3C7886BA6E904B# https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjp.12733 https://firingthemind.com/product/9781912691784/ Lisa Littman, M.D., M.P.H. Individuals Treated for Gender Dysphoria with Medical and/or Surgical Transition Who Subsequently Detransitioned: A Survey of 100 Detransitioners. Littman L. (2021). Archives of Sexual Behavior. [link to paper] The Use of Methodologies in Littman (2018) Is Consistent with the Use of Methodologies in Other Studies Contributing to the Field of Gender Dysphoria Research: Response to Restar (2019). Littman L. (2020). Archives of Sexual Behavior. Correction: Parent reports of adolescents and young adults perceived to show signs of a rapid onset of gender dysphoria. Littman L. (2019). PLOS ONE. [link to paper] Parent reports of adolescents and young adults perceived to show signs of a rapid onset of gender dysphoria. Littman L. (2018). PLOS ONE. [link to paper] Julia Mason, M.S., M.D. Wall Street Journal Opinion Stephen B. Levine, M.D. Levine SB, Abbruzzese E, Mason JW. Reconsidering Informed Consent for Trans-Identified Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults. J Sex Marital Ther. 2022;48(7):706-727. doi: 10.1080/0092623X.2022.2046221. Epub 2022 Mar 17. PMID: 35300570. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2022.2046221 Commentary on Levine: A Tale of Two Informed Consent Processes Reconsidering Informed Consent for Trans- Identified Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Linda Blade Top YouTube interview: https://youtu.be/i12xgVq2Poc Article about Linda Blade: https://www.genderdissent.com/post/resistance-profile-canada-s-coach-blade-a-leader-in-the-race-to-save-women-s-sports Editorial by Linda Blade: https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/guest-editorial-defense-of-lia-thomas-rang-hollow-and-missed-point-of-controversy/ Book: https://www.unsporting.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachblade[@coachblade] Rachel Morrison, J.D. Gender Identiy Policy under the Biden Administration by Rachel Morrison in the Federalist Society Review, May 2, 2022. Monique Robles, M.D., M.S. Bioethics The Bioethical Dilemma of Gender-Affirming Therapy in Children and Adolescents    Monique Robles, M.D., M.S. Erin Brewer, PhD. https://www.advocatesprotectingchildren.org/ Video for parents of children who have adopted a transgender identity called Commonsense Care: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14HpowPtWbm08bktcwn0Xvz5Pl1dmvDp For teachers struggling with how to navigate the transgender agenda in their classrooms: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14HpowPtWbkaQJ28nrIqfA5XzkwoDZYs SEGM, a group of doctors that have great information: https://segm.org/about_us Always Erin Transing Our Children Parenting in a Transgender World Exit © 2024 Opportunity for Life, Inc. Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (C) (3). All rights reserved. PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE ABOUT THIS SITE