Total Credits: 1.0
Who Am I? Species Dysphoria, Otherkin, Therians, Furries and Other Identity Conundrums
Gwen Levitt, DO
Are you aware of the different types of identity syndromes and gender identity disorders? Dr. Levitt will explain the differences between them.
Educational Objectives:
Illustrate terms of use related to personal identity beliefs
Share how to delineate misidentification delusions vs. personal belief system
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.
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Dr. Levitt is an adult and forensic psychiatrist. She has been working in Arizona for almost 35 years. She is an attending psychiatrist at Valleywise Behavioral Health and has a private practice offering forensic consultations.
Dr. Levitt graduated from residency at Maricopa Medical Center (now Valleywise.) Her practice as an adult psychiatrist has always focused on the Seriously Mentally Ill. She has worked in various hospitals, both public and private. She worked in the correctional field for over 10 years. Her forensic practice currently focuses on fitness for duty and guardianship work, but she also continues to provide consultation in the civil and criminal arena.