This clinical guide reviews theory-based strategies for affirmative, competent practice with transgender and gender nonconforming clients of different ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds. Readers will learn how to develop collaborative, client-driven partnerships to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes. Less than 30% of psychologists report familiarity with transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) clients'' needs. The clients, in turn, report a lack of support in their gender journeys. There is clearly a large gap in knowledge, skill, and competence in this area of practice. This clinical guide aims to fill that gap by providing mental health practitioners with an affirmative approach that emphasizes a collaborative partnership guided by client-driven goals. An expert panel of contributors teaches readers strategies for working with a diverse array of TGNC clients, including adolescents, older adults, parents, and people of color.
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"This book is long overdue and very much needed by mental health professionals. Trans and gender-expansive people have historically been mistreated, in both senses of the word, when they have sought counseling. Singh and dickey's collection is invaluable for offering a comprehensive overview of how therapists can and must support their trans clients and for addressing the experiences of trans populations often overlooked or underrepresented in other works — nonbinary trans people, trans people of color, trans people of faith, and older trans people." —Genny Beemyn, PhD, coauthor of The Lives of Transgender People
"This must-own resource for all mental health professionals and educators covers the cutting edge in trans and gender nonconforming issues and intersectionality from birth to old age. Chapters on children; ethics; legal issues; and spirituality, faith, and religion expand our knowledge and understanding." —Louise Douce, PhD, former Assistant Vice President, Office of Student Life, Ohio State University, Columbus
"An up-to-date, comprehensive guide to foster mental health and resilience among transgender and gender nonconforming youth, adults, and their families. Truly affirmative of the full spectrum of diversity in gender identity and expression." —Walter Bockting, PhD, Codirector, Program for the Study of LGBT Health, New York State Psychiatric Institute
"A broadly relevant, timely, and accessible resource for mental health providers (MHPs) of various disciplines, including psychology, counseling, and social work." —
PsycCRITIQUESTable of ContentsContributors
Preface
Introduction
- Gender and Sexual Orientation Diversity Within the TGNC Community by Sand C. Chang, Anneliese A. Singh, and Kinton Rossman
- Affirmative Counseling With Trans/Gender-Variant People of Color by Anneliese A. Singh, Sel J. Hwahng, Sand C. Chang, and Bali White
- TGNC-Affirmative Interdisciplinary Collaborative Care by Kelly Ducheny, Michael L. Hendricks, and Colton L. Keo-Meier
- Ethical and Legal Concerns for Mental Health Professionals by Linda F. Campbell and Gabriel Arkles
- Affirmative Care of TGNC Children and Adolescents by Laura Edwards-Leeper
- Working With TGNC Primary Caregivers and Family Concerns Across the Lifespan by Sand C. Chang, Jessie R. Cohen, and Anneliese A. Singh
- Aging and TGNC Identities: Working With Older Adults by lore m. dickey and Kyle L. Bower
- Clinical Supervision With TGNC Clients in Health Service Psychology by Theodore R. Burnes, Stacie Fishell Rowan, and Parrish L. Paul
- Assessment and Treatment of Trauma With TGNC Clients: A Feminist Approach by Katherine Richmond, Theodore R. Burnes, Anneliese A. Singh, and Mel Ferrara
- Spirituality, Faith, and Religion: The TGNC Experience by Ruben A. Hopwood and Tarynn M. Witten
- Engaging in TGNC-Affirmative Research by Jae Sevelius, lore m. dickey, and Anneliese A. Singh
- Advocacy and Social Justice: The Next Generation of Counseling and Psychological Practice With Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Clients by lore m. dickey, Anneliese A. Singh, Sand C. Chang, and Mick Rehrig
Index
About the Editors
