327. Gender Affirming Assessment w/ Dr. addyson tucker

Today, we’re tackling yet another topic that has somehow NOT made it to the podcast yet: gender-affirming assessment. Dr. addyson tucker is here to talk with me about their work with adults who are seeking gender-affirming surgery. addyson and I have a wide-ranging conversation that touches on several aspects of philosophy and practice, including… * The history of gender-affirming assessment* Specific strategies to break down the power differential between clinicians and clients during these assessments* The actual process of the assessment, and components of “the letter” Cool Things Mentioned * WPATH SOC Version 8 (2022)* The Galap Pledge: www.thegalap.org (mental health providers pledging to offer free or insurance-based assessments, making them accessible and reducing gatekeeping)* If you have trans and nonbinary adult clients who could use supportive community connection that focuses on strengthening self-compassion and shame resilience, check out Trans Self-Compassion. Updates about openings, offerings, resources, & recommendations for gender, racial, & body liberation: subscribe to addyson’s newsletter or follow them on insta.   Recommended resources for providers wanting to expand their trans and nonbinary competence:  * Free 45-min Overview webinar: Providing MH Assessments for GAS Referral Letters by Sarah Eley via Fenway Health Training Institute * Home Study Webinar (12 hours + CEs): Psychological Preparation for Medical Transition (GAS) by Cadyn Cathers at the Affirmative Couch * Home Study Webinar (6 hours + CEs): Gender ASSET by Colt St. Amand, PhD, MD. Important: an excellent reference for complicated referrals and working with minors, though best practices for reducing gatekeeping have shifted since its release (e.g., cost of assessment, the extensiveness of the process). * Other recommended orgs for virtual training: Trans Training Institute, Affirmative Couch, LGBTQIA+ Health Education via Fenway Institute, and Sayftee* Recommended reads: Clinician’s Guide to Trans-Affirming Care (Chang, Singh, & dickey), decolonizing trans/gender 101 (b.binaohan), Beyond the Gender Binary (Alok Vaid-Menon)* Recommended listens: Making Therapy Affordable for Trans & Nonbinary People (discussion abo...

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Come check it out as Dr. Jeremy Sharp covers everything you need to know to start or grow psychological assessment services in your private practice. We talk about finances, marketing, time management, self-care, technology, and life as a mental health practitioner. Jeremy chats with successful clinicians who share their experiences in testing and private practice to give you straightforward ideas for building thriving assessment services. Dr. Sharp is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in psychological and neuropsychological testing. Over the past seven years, he has grown the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling from a solo practice to a multi-clinician clinic with over 1000% revenue increase. http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com