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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
• www.thegalap.org

Resources Recommended by addyson:

• 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. 

• GAS assessment Overview (will be recorded) with Dr. addyson tucker. Register & More Info at whpsych.2.vu/reg_learn (or view at wholeheartedpsych.com)
• Intermediate to advanced GAS/Gender-Affirming Surgery training with Dr. addyson tucker.
• Subscribe to their newsletter for service updates, offerings, and resources related to liberation at whpsych.2.vu/newsletter

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: 

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