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9781785925429 Academic Inspection Copy

Person-Centred Counselling for Trans and Gender Diverse People

A Practical Guide
  • ISBN-13: 9781785925429
  • Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
  • By Sam Hope
  • Price: AUD $66.99
  • Stock: 4 in stock
  • Availability: Order will be despatched as soon as possible.
  • Local release date: 14/10/2019
  • Format: Paperback (228.00mm X 152.00mm) 248 pages Weight: 360g
  • Categories: Gay & Lesbian studies [JFSK]
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Trans clients are frequently doubted, misunderstood, infantilised and judged byprofessionals, and this book presents an approach that ensures psychological wellbeingand trust is built between counsellor and client. This person-centred, affirmative approachis based around unlearning assumptions about gender and destabilising professionals'ideas of 'knowing better' than, and judging the client, so that they can forge a relationshipand connection that is on an equal footing. The book explores a range of topics such asthe overlap of gender diversity and autism, sex and sexuality, intersectionality,unconscious bias and reflective practice. Essential reading for professionals that want tosupport trans people's mental health and social wellbeing.
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
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.
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