Trauma and Minority Stress Treatments for Gender Diverse Communities

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Reese Minshew, PhD Related seminars and products

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Reese Minshew, PhD, is a clinical psychologist licensed to practice in California, Illinois, and New York. An active member of the World Association for Transgender Health, and past Chair of the Complex Trauma Special Interest Group of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Dr. Minshew is also the author of the book Treating Trauma in Trans People: An Intersectional, Phase-Based Approach (Routledge, 2022), and several journal articles related to traumatic stress, minority stress, transgender health, and adolescent development.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Reese Minshew maintains a private practice and receives royalties as a published author. They receive a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. Reese Minshew has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Reese Minshew is a member of World Association for Transgender Health and has friend and family relationships with transgender and gender diverse people.

 

 

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Objectives

1. Explain the benefits of the gender-affirming model 
2. Identify three types of gender transition 
3. Describe the three phases of the triphasic model of trauma treatment

Outline

Trans 101 

• How to talk with your clients—pronouns and more 
• Supporting clients in transition—social, legal, and medical transition 
• Microaggressions and microaffirmations of trans identity in therapy 

Trauma in Trans Communities 

• What do we mean when we talk about trauma? 
• What kinds of traumas are trans people experiencing?  
• How does trauma exposure lead to psychological disturbance? 
• What are the mental health concerns that trans people describe? 

The Triphasic Model of Trauma Treatment 

• Safety and stabilization that respects trans bodies 
• Reprocessing that respects trans identities 
• Community integration that respects trans communities 

Case Studies

Target Audience

• Addiction Counselors
• Counselors
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Nurses
• Psychologists
• Therapists
• Social Workers
• Other Mental Health Professionals