Citation

Donatone B, Rachlin K. J. Coll. Stud. Psychother. 2013; 27(3): 200-211.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/87568225.2013.798221

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

As more students identify as transgender and genderqueer, it is essential that staff at college counseling centers are knowledgeable about gender diversity. This article provides a template for intake and initial assessment with transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, and gender nonconforming students. It familiarizes clinicians with gender-affirming language and offers a list of questions to ask. Topics covered include: gender history, coming out, self-injury, suicide, sexual orientation, binding, transition trajectories, options for gender expression, issues with diagnosis and recordkeeping, and interdisciplinary approaches to treatment. The intake is an opportunity to provide comfort and support for students of all genders. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Language: en

Keywords

transgender; gender identity; college counseling; gender variant; genderqueer; intake