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Being With the Emergence of Transgendered Identity

Pages 232-243
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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The author discusses perspectives on gender formation or diagnosis focusing on ideas from transactional analysis, post-Jungian thinking, and aspects of psychoanalysis to illustrate approaches to working with the emergence of gender. The development of gender is contrasted with viewing it as a biological given. The therapist’s role and the aim of therapy with people who identify with a gender that differs from their assigned gender (gender dysphoria) is considered. A case study illustrates dynamics in this work that can be confusing and confrontative for both client and therapist. In the struggle to provide a solid holding frame, the author suggests that gender diagnosis benefits from supporting clients’ development toward living comfortably and safely in their bodies.

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Vicky Blake

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Vicky Blake, BN, is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (psychotherapy) who maintains a private practice as a psychotherapist, supervisor, and trainer in Christchurch. She can be reached at 147 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand; email: .
 

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