Therapeutic Issues with Transgender Elders.
Research demonstrates that transgender and nonconforming (TGNC) elders face social isolation and discrimination in policies and practices in mental and health care settings. The purpose of this article is to provide clinicians with practical input about therapeutic issues and interventions for use with TGNC elders. A case vignette describes the challenges and rewards of therapy with an elder trans woman. Her story illustrates the complex interplay between age, life phase, and sociocultural and historical contexts. Recommendations regarding research, practice, and advocacy are offered.
University of North Florida, Department of Psychology, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32244, USA; Independent Practice, 13111 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 2, Jacksonville, FL 32225, USA. Electronic address: lcarroll1258@gmail.com.
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D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D054521:Cultural Competency; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D063106:Transgender Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D005260:Female
Elder services; Elders; Midlife transitioning; Psychotherapy; Transgender