{"product_id":"gender-affirming-therapy-a-guide-to-what-transgender-and-non-binary-clients-can-teach-us-paperback","title":"Gender Affirming Therapy: A guide to what transgender and non-binary clients can teach us - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura Scarrone\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I 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. More of that please!'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatthew Mills (he, him), President of the British Association of Gender Identity Specialists, Lead Consultant Speech and Language Therapist, writer, pedagogue and queer activist. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This book is compulsory reading for anyone, personally and\/or professionally, seeking to support trans and non-binary individuals and community groups. Its reflective focus is vital for anyone wishing to create a more diverse and inclusive world.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Paul Simpson, Lecturer in Sociology, University of Manchester, UK and extensively published in gender and sexuality in later life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristiane Sanderson, Independent Counsellor, Author and Educator, London, UK \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncreasing numbers of people openly identify as transgender and non-binary and questions of gender identity and diversity are coming up more frequently in psychological therapy.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Gender Affirming Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e takes you on a journey to discover the inner lives and challenges of gender-diverse people, seeking to spark compassion and build confidence in working with these communities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAssuming no prior knowledge and accessibly written, this book aims to bridge the gap to ensure that more mental health professionals are better prepared to support gender-diverse clients in a way that is effective, ethical and affirmative. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features of this book include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 'In their Own Words' sections containing interviews directly from transgender and non-binary individuals.\u003cbr\u003e- Key point summary and reflection boxes.\u003cbr\u003e- Coverage of new advancements in the field. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on research and clinical experience, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGender Affirming Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e has been devised as an open conversation between colleagues which centres transgender and non-binary individuals as the experts and at the very heart of the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura Scarrone Bonhomme \u003c\/b\u003eis a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who developed her career internationally. Laura specialises in Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity. She provides assessment, psychotherapy, and training to other professionals through www.affirm.lgbt. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkye Davies\u003c\/b\u003e is studying a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of East London, UK. They are employed as a Peer Support Worker at TransPlus and they also work as a Volunteer Counsellor at Metro, helping LGBTQ+ people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Michael Beattie \u003c\/b\u003eis a Counselling Psychologist in private practice with research interests in the psychology of men and masculinities. In addition to psychotherapy, Michael provides training in sexuality, sexual health, gender identity and dysphoria through www.affirm.lgbt. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 158\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 17, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779413279008,"sku":"9780335251544","price":56.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/08401b38b24420b15bf6847538879e0b.webp?v=1780516838","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/gender-affirming-therapy-a-guide-to-what-transgender-and-non-binary-clients-can-teach-us-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}