Rewriting the narrative: Challenging transphobia and depression through therapy with transgender clients
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Stephanie Armes, Ph.D.
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Event
Project Type
Research proposal
Primary Department
Marriage and Family Therapy
Description
Increased awareness of transgender identities has been followed by a rise in transphobia, contributing to the marginalization in social, educational, and occupational settings (Nylund & Temple, 2017). Despite advances for LGB rights, transgender individuals continue facing discrimination, negatively impacting their mental health. Research shows higher rates of depressive symptoms among transgender people compared to the general population (Budge et al., 2013). Social stigma, rejection, and systemic violence contribute to unstable housing, employment, and education. The proposed study will examine narrative therapy as a tool to resist cisnormative and transphobic narratives, instead moving towards preferred narratives (Freedman & Combs, 1996; Nylund & Temple, 2017).
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Rewriting the narrative: Challenging transphobia and depression through therapy with transgender clients
Increased awareness of transgender identities has been followed by a rise in transphobia, contributing to the marginalization in social, educational, and occupational settings (Nylund & Temple, 2017). Despite advances for LGB rights, transgender individuals continue facing discrimination, negatively impacting their mental health. Research shows higher rates of depressive symptoms among transgender people compared to the general population (Budge et al., 2013). Social stigma, rejection, and systemic violence contribute to unstable housing, employment, and education. The proposed study will examine narrative therapy as a tool to resist cisnormative and transphobic narratives, instead moving towards preferred narratives (Freedman & Combs, 1996; Nylund & Temple, 2017).
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