Gender: A Wider Lens

148 - Identity Indoctrination & the Black Hole of Gender

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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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