Guest: Dr. Lou Himes - a podcast by Emma Sunshaw

Dr. Lou Himes, a psychologist in New York, shares with us about their presentation at the recent ISSTD annual conference regarding trauma-informed treatment of transgender clients.  They explain the difference between gender and sex.  Together we explore gender identity, including discussions regarding expression, roles, and presentation.  They also explain the difference between physical attraction and emotional attraction.  We discuss why this matters, how misgendering and microaggressions are additional traumas, and how this impacts clients who already struggle with trauma and dissociation.  Trigger warning for gender identity issues, reference to religious abuse, reference to oppressive parenting, and reference to therapeutic ruptures.

Trigger Warning:  Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general.  Content descriptors are generally given in each episode.  Please use appropriate self-care and your own safety plan while exploring this website and during your listening experience.  Natural pauses due to dissociation have not been edited out of the podcast, and have been left for authenticity.  While some professional material may be referenced for educational purposes, Emma and her system are not your therapist nor offering professional advice.  Any informational material shared or referenced is simply part of our own learning process, and not guaranteed to be the latest research or best method for you.  Please contact your therapist or nearest emergency room in case of any emergency.  This website does not provide any medical, mental health, or social support services. 

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