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Who Am I? Species Dysphoria, Otherkin, Therians, Furries and Other Identity Conundrums
Length: 00:59
Who Am I? Species Dysphoria, Otherkin, Therians, Furries and Other Identity Conundrums
Are you aware of the different types of identity syndromes and gender identity disorders? Dr. Levitt will explain the differences between them.
Educational Objectives:
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Illustrate terms of use related to personal identity beliefs
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Share how to delineate misidentification delusions vs. personal belief system
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Demonstrate how to discuss identity issues with patients
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
GRIEVANCE POLICY: The AOMA strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to AOMA Executive Director Josephine Zammuto, by calling the AOMA Office at 602-266-6699 or by mail to AOMA, 5150 N. 16th Street, Suite A-122, Phoenix, AZ 85016, or by email to info@az-osteo.org.
Gwen Levitt, DO
Gwen Levitt, DO is an attending psychiatrist and Director of Research at Maricopa Integrated Health System’s Department of Psychiatry. She also has a private practice in forensic psychiatry focusing on criminal and guardianship matters. She has been practicing in Phoenix since her completion of residency at Maricopa Integrated health System in 1994. Dr. Levitt has had a wide- range of experiences in the field of psychiatry including correctional care, utilization management, hospital administration and, of course direct patient care. Her career has been dedicated to the Seriously Mentally Ill population.
Dr. Levitt has no disclosures.
