Through this discussion/workshop, participants will learn about the history of trans negativity as it relates to anti-Blackness and fat stigma, explore the impact of oppression and microaggressions on internalized trans-negativity, and explore radical healing through a liberation framework, particularly through self-compassion & shame resilience work. This writer will offer a summary of several strategies and approaches as it relates to situations such as: navigating gender dysphoria; lack of support from family/friends; and moving through difficult periods related to various barriers, mental health struggles, and experiences of T/trauma.
Learning Objectives:
- Appraise the relationship between trans negativity as it relates to racism and fat stigma.
- Identify 2 indicators of internalized trans-negativity as it might relate to feeling ‘not ____ enough’ or ‘too much _____.’
- Discuss at least 2 components of self-compassion practice as it relates to ‘holding the hard’ without dismissing, reassuring, or fixing.
Presenter: addyson tucker, Psy.D. (they)
I’m a queer nonbinary, small fat, white person with ADHD who is highly sensitive. I specialize in working with trans & nonbinary adults as a licensed psychologist in RI & MA.
I also provide surgery assessments, train and offer consultation to providers in trans-affirming care and conducting assessments, and offer clinical services on building self-compassion and shame resilience through a lens of racial, gender, and body liberation.
Contact:
Website: www.wholeheartedpsych.com
Email: addyson@wholeheartedpsych.com
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