Preface; A Note About Terminology; 1. The Story of Gender and Sex; 2. Who Are the Trans Community?; 3. Is it the Right Thing to Transition?; 4. Transitioning and its Impact; 5. Divergent People; 6. Minority Stress and its Causes; 7. A Diverse Community; 8. Trans Sexuality; 9. Do's and Don'ts for Counsellors; Glossary; References
A concise introduction to using a person-centred approach with trans clients for counsellors and therapists
Sam Hope is a non-binary trans therapist with many years' experience of working with the LGBT community. Sam is a BACP-accredited trauma therapist and delivers training to counsellors and third-sector professionals on trans issues. They run the Trans Inclusive Feminism Facebook page; run their own blog; and write for Beyond the Binary and The Queerness.
This excellent book provides therapists, counsellors, and other
practitioners with all they need to know about working with trans
and gender-diverse clients. Given the current climate of panic and
misinformation in this area, the book provides a much-needed
counterbalance: a straightforward, accessible, and engaging
overview of how sex and gender work, what key terms mean, what is
involved in various forms of transition, the impact of transphobia,
and the importance of community, among other topics. The chapters
covering autism and other forms of neurodivergence, and diversity
within trans communities, were particularly welcome. I would
heartily recommend this to any clinician or practitioner wanting to
improve their knowledge in this area. Absolutely superb.
*Dr Meg-John Barker, author of How to Understand Your Gender and
Queer: A Graphic History*
This is a deeply inclusive book and a must read for therapists and
anyone working with trans and gender diverse people. I spent most
of my time reading this book nodding and saying 'YES!'
emphatically. Highly recommended.
*Yenn Purkis, Autistic and non-binary advocate author and
presenter*
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