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Affirmative Counseling for Transgender and Gender Diverse Clients
A how-to guide to affirmative counseling with transgender clients
Presents the best evidence-based careInstructions for strategies to improve inclusivityIllustrated with case studiesPrintable tools for clinical useExpert guidance on how to provide competent gender-affirming care to trans people
This volume provides fundamental and evidence-based information on working with transgender and gender diverse people in mental health settings. It provides background information on the historical context of care with transgender clients, clarifying terminology, and helping the reader understand diverse experiences of gender. The expert authors outline the key qualities of competent practice with trans clients, such as the use of affirming language and providing a safe environment, and strategies for improving inclusivity and evidence-based care. dickey and Puckett provide insight into current topics, such as the proper use of pronouns, working with youth, suicide and self-injury, and problematic approaches such as conversion therapy and rapid onset gender dysphoria. Practitioners will find the printable resources invaluable for their clinical practice, including sample letters of support for trans clients who are seeking gender-affirming medical care.
Presents the best evidence-based careInstructions for strategies to improve inclusivityIllustrated with case studiesPrintable tools for clinical useExpert guidance on how to provide competent gender-affirming care to trans people
This volume provides fundamental and evidence-based information on working with transgender and gender diverse people in mental health settings. It provides background information on the historical context of care with transgender clients, clarifying terminology, and helping the reader understand diverse experiences of gender. The expert authors outline the key qualities of competent practice with trans clients, such as the use of affirming language and providing a safe environment, and strategies for improving inclusivity and evidence-based care. dickey and Puckett provide insight into current topics, such as the proper use of pronouns, working with youth, suicide and self-injury, and problematic approaches such as conversion therapy and rapid onset gender dysphoria. Practitioners will find the printable resources invaluable for their clinical practice, including sample letters of support for trans clients who are seeking gender-affirming medical care.
107 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 10, 2022
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July 19, 2025
Worthwhile and Informative read
This book contained really useful information to expand knowledge about trans and gender diverse clients that can be used in the office.
This book contained really useful information to expand knowledge about trans and gender diverse clients that can be used in the office.
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