PROFESSOR CHRISTINA RICHARDS

BSc (Hons), MSc, DCPsych, CPsyhol, EuroPsy, FBPsS

The day aims to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills to see trans and non-binary clients without having difficulty with the main stumbling blocks which are commonly encountered. These most often include such difficulties as terminology and understandings which may be derived from the popular media.

Most issues trans and non-binary people bring to counselling or therapy will be identical to those of non-trans (cisgender) people. Consequently, this day will focus on gaining knowledge of the specific issues trans and non-binary people may bring to psychotherapy, and the specific issues trans and non-binary people may have in their relationships, which would not be covered in more general psychotherapeutic training.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop delegates should:

• Be aware of the major themes encountered when working with trans and non-binary clients.
• Have a good grasp of appropriate terminology, as well as that used in much of the literature.
• Have a basic knowledge of the main surgical procedures and hormonal interventions some trans and non-binary clients request. The day will not equip you to assess people for these things.
• Be aware of the critiques of the main diagnoses which pertain to trans and non-binary people.
• Be aware of the diversity of sexuality, gender, and relationship styles of trans and non-binary people.
• Be aware of the difficulty of differentiating non-trans (cisgender) and trans and non-binary experience