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YES
DOI
10.34296/03021064
First Page Number
82
Last Page Number
93
Abstract
Transgender/non-binary experiences and identities are often represented in academic literature through narratives of distress and are often pathologized through a medical lens. This holds implications for the field of psychotherapy, as interventions aimed to support transgender/nonbinary individuals often focus solely on risk mitigation. This article presents a therapeutic framework that rests on three pillars—Play, Pleasure, and Possibility—as the focal points for reimagining work with transgender/non-binary clients. This model aims to help this population explore gender transition with more ease through building practical skills, cultivating personal and collective pride, and centering pleasure equity.
Recommended Citation
McDaniel, R., & Meng, L. (2022). The Gender Freedom Model: A Framework for Helping Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Questioning Clients Transition With More Ease. Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education, 3 (2), 82-93. https://doi.org/10.34296/03021064
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