

148 - Identity Indoctrination & the Black Hole of Gender
5 snips Feb 2, 2024
Therapists discuss the challenges of supporting gender dysphoric patients, including managing differing worldviews and embracing client-therapist dynamics. They explore the complexities of indoctrination and the need for gentle approaches. The difficulties in therapy for individuals with autism and the importance of insight and emotional connection are also examined. The speakers emphasize the importance of building trust and the therapeutic value of the therapist-client relationship. They highlight the missed opportunity for therapists to engage in conversations about gender and offer tools for approaching the topic with confidence. The trajectory of therapists working with gender trauma is discussed, along with recommendations for training and community support.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Reluctance and Challenges in Engaging with Gender Issues
02:54 • 10min
The Evolution and Challenges of Working with Gender Issues in Therapy
13:20 • 5min
Navigating Challenges in Therapy with Individuals Indoctrinated into Gender Ideologies
18:01 • 8min
Challenges of Therapy for Individuals with Difficulty Connecting with Emotions
26:20 • 3min
Understanding Gender Dysphoria, Building Trust, and Trusting the Process
29:20 • 14min
Understanding and Approaching Gender
43:23 • 20min
Therapist Trajectory and Approaches towards Gender
01:03:34 • 3min