A specialist book for mental health professionals, sex therapists and educators to developand improve their clinical work with trans clients with regards to their sexual relationshipsand sexuality. It provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the subject, and relates toboth clinical practice and theory.Topics explored include the shifting of sexual orientation during or following gendertransition; gender dysphoria and co-occurring autism spectrum disorder; negotiatingissues of sexuality with partners during transition; eating disorders; and an exploration ofthe intersection of trans identities and disability. It uniquely touches on perspectives fromthe field of sex therapy, featuring chapter authors from disciplines including social work,marriage and family counseling, early childhood education, sex therapy, sex education,psychology, and women's studies.
Foreword - Kate Bornstein & Barbara Carralles, Symposium Plenary Presenters; Preface - Bob Najjar, LCSW & Joanne Spina, LCSW, Co-Directors, Psychotherapy Center for Gender and Sexuality; Preface - Ron Taffel, PhD, Chair of the Board of Directors, Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy; Introduction - Gary J. Jacobson, LCSW, Jan C. Niemira, LCSW, & Karalyn J. Violeta, LCSW; 1. The Evolution of Sexuality During Gender Transition - Kelly Wise, PhD, LCSW, CST & Dulcinea Pitagora, PhD, MA, MEd, CST; 2. Living in this Disembodied Body: Navigating the Treatment of Eating Disorders in the Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Community - Jessica Kosciewicz MS, RD; Asher Pandjiris, MA, LCSW; Andrew Zarate, RD; 3. Hormones and Handcuffs: The Intersection of Transgender Identities, BDSM, and Polyamory - Laura A. Jacobs, LCSW; 4. Two Middle-Aged, White, Jewish, Cisgender Lesbians Sitting Around Talking About Trans Sex - Jane Fleishman, PhD & Julie Mencher, MSW; 5. The Intersection of Gender Diversity and Asexuality: Psychotherapy with TGNC Individuals Who Identify as Ace - Katherine Rachlin, PhD; 6. The Pervert on your Couch: Psychoanalysis and Trans/Sexual Health - Tobias B.D. Wiggins; 7. Integration of Desire, Sexual Orientation, and Female Embodiment of a Transgender Woman Previously Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Report - Karalyn Violeta, LCSW & SJ Langer, LCSW; 8. Interviews with Partners of Transgender People: On Sex and Intimacy - D.M. Maynard, MA, MSSAS & Olivia Fischer, BKIN; 9. Sexual Identity and Behavior in Trans Intellectually Disabled People: What Do We Know? - Andrew Triska, LMSW; 10. Plenary Panel: Supporting Sexuality Across the Gender Spectrum - SJ Langer, LCSW, Ronica Mukerjee, DNP, FNP-BC, MsA, LAc, AAHIVS; Gail Knudsen, MD, Mister Cris
This book is an artful and impressive compilation of essays, interviews, opinions and case studies exploring the full spectrum of trans identities and sexuality. It should be a definitive 'go to' book for all health professionals who work with trans communities.
