Description
Book SynopsisâœI welcome this book because it reminds therapists to engage deeply in reflexive interrogation of clinical privilege, and to centre the narratives and wisdom of the trans and non-binary people we serve.âMatthew Mills (he, him), President of the British Association of Gender Identity Specialists, Lead Consultant Speech and Language Therapist
âœThis book is compulsory reading for anyone, personally and/or professionally, seeking to support trans and non-binary individuals and community groups.âDr Paul Simpson (he, him), Lecturer in Sociology, University of Manchester, UK and extensively published in gender and sexuality in later life.
"This book is a welcome and much needed resource on Gender Affirmative Therapy to guide therapists and practitioners to ensure best clinical practices when working with gender.âChristiane Sanderson, I
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Arriving at the world of gender
Chapter 2: Working with identity-based trauma by
Dr Michael BeattieChapter 3: Strategies to come out
Chapter 4: Arriving at the right decision
Chapter 5: Beyond the gender binary
by Skye Davies Chapter 6: What about the parents?
Chapter 7: Sexuality, romance and identity labels
Chapter 8: What would god say?
Chapter 9: Clients’ relationship with the mirror
Chapter 10: What if they ‘clock’ me?
Chapter 11: Digital tools and online identities
