Affirmative Counseling and Psychological Practice with Transg... - 9781433823008

Affirmative Counseling and Psychological Practice with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming ClientsAuthor(s): Anneliese A. Singh, lore m. dickey, Marie Lucia Miville\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: American Psychological Association, United States\nImprint: American Psychological Association\nISBN-13: 9781433823008, 978-1433823008\nSynopsis\nThis clinical guide reviews theory-based strategies for affirmative, competent practice with transgender and gender nonconforming clients of different ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds. Readers will learn how to develop collaborative, client-driven partnerships to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.\n\n Less than 3 % of psychologists report familiarity with transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) clients' needs. The clients, in turn, report a lack of support in their gender journeys. There is clearly a large gap in knowledge, skill, and competence in this area of practice. This clinical guide aims to fill that g.