Proposal Title
Journeying Towards Trans Affirmative Practice in the Clinical Relationship
Abstract
This workshop will explore what mental health has done poorly in the past forty years in relation to the treatment of trans individuals, but also the ways in which clinicians have and can continue to support the growth, well–being, and progress towards self–actualization that is the hope for all clients, but with a focus on best practices with gender variant clients. I will begin by exploring language, providing participants with a safe space to explore internalized bias. Participants will leave with some readily applicable strategies.
Start Date
24-3-2017 9:00 AM
End Date
24-3-2017 9:50 AM
Presentation Type
Workshop
Disciplines
Clinical Psychology | Counseling | Counseling Psychology | Gender and Sexuality | Psychiatric and Mental Health | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Journeying Towards Trans Affirmative Practice in the Clinical Relationship
U-Hall 3-100
This workshop will explore what mental health has done poorly in the past forty years in relation to the treatment of trans individuals, but also the ways in which clinicians have and can continue to support the growth, well–being, and progress towards self–actualization that is the hope for all clients, but with a focus on best practices with gender variant clients. I will begin by exploring language, providing participants with a safe space to explore internalized bias. Participants will leave with some readily applicable strategies.
