Treatment of Trauma and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Transgender Adults.
This article explores the presence of trauma and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSI) in transgender people. We explore the prevalence of trauma and NSI in transgender people, the ways in which these clinical concerns manifest across the lifespan, and special considerations for assessment and treatment. The article concludes by describing the importance of developing a strong rapport with clients and the concept of reasonably well-controlled cooccurring mental health concerns.
Department of Educational Psychology, Northern Arizona University, 801 South Knoles Drive, Building 27A, Room 110, PO Box 5774, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5774, USA. Electronic address: lore.dickey@nau.edu.
Lore M
LM
Dickey
Department of Counseling & Human Development Services, The University of Georgia, 402 Aderhold Hall, Athens, GA 30602-7142, USA.
Anneliese A
AA
Singh
Psychology Department, Salem State University, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 0970, USA.
Daniel
D
Walinsky
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012649:Self Concept; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology*; D063106:Transgender Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D005260:Female
Gender diverse; Nonsuicidal self-injury; Rapport; Transgender; Trauma