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Dr. Julie Tilsen and Dr. David Nylund illustrate the clinical application of queer theory. Queer theory, a set of ideas that challenge notions of fixed identity categories, can be useful in helping clients unpack taken for granted ideas about sex and gender. Dr. Nylund uses a queer theory-informed p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tilsen, Julie, aut, Nylund, David (Author)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2011.
Series:Counseling and therapy in video, volume 2
Subjects:
Gender identity.
Parent and child.
Psychotherapy.
Queer theory.
Sex role.
Sex.
Transgender people.
Transsexuals.
Internet videos.
Educational films.
Filmed interviews.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Dr. Julie Tilsen and Dr. David Nylund illustrate the clinical application of queer theory. Queer theory, a set of ideas that challenge notions of fixed identity categories, can be useful in helping clients unpack taken for granted ideas about sex and gender. Dr. Nylund uses a queer theory-informed practice to aid Gwen, a transgender female, appreciate her journey of gender transition; the obstacles she has faced and the skills and courage it has taken to express her non-normative gender identity.
Dr. Julie Tilsen and Dr. David Nylund illustrate the clinical application of queer theory. Queer theory, a set of ideas that challenge notions of fixed identity categories, can be useful in helping clients unpack taken for granted ideas about sex and gender. Dr. Nylund uses a queer theory-informed practice to aid Gwen, a transgender female, appreciate her journey of gender transition; the obstacles she has faced and the skills and courage it has taken to express her non-normative gender identity. Dr. Tilsen works with Tighearnan, a transgender male, to help him navigate his relationship with his mother in a way that does not compromise his gender identity.
Item Description:Filmed counseling session.
Previously published as DVD.
Title from resource description page (viewed Apr. 6, 2012).
Slide.
Physical Description:1 online resource (186 min.)