When You Talk About Identity in Therapy

Dr. Stephanie Budge talks about how you decide what to bring into the room when ruptures or gaps in knowledge come up—especially around gender and identity—without putting the work on the client.

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In the full episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Stephanie Budge, Professor and the Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Counseling Psychology and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this conversation, Dr. Budge discusses her journey into the field of psychology, focusing on bisexuality and the need for better mental health support for trans individuals. She shares her experiences in academia, the challenges faced in researching LGBTQ+ topics, and the importance of trans affirmative therapy. Dan and Dr. Budge discuss essential terminology, the ethical considerations in therapy, and practical advice for therapists working with trans clients, emphasizing the need for understanding, practice, and balance in therapeutic relationships.

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