Using Evidence-Based Practices with Trans and Non binary Counseling Clients

ABOUT

Now more than ever, it is important to be able to offer affirming and effective therapeutic support to trans and non binary counseling clients. Join us to learn about common provider mistakes (and how to avoid them!), common barriers faced by trans and non binary folks when accessing clinical support, and evidence based interventions that you can use to help your trans and non binary clients to cultivate resiliency and a healthier relationship to themselves while they simultaneously navigate the stresses of being a target in an increasingly hostile culture.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will be able to name at least one barrier for trans and non binary clients seeking therapeutic support.
Participants will be able to identify at least one common provider mistake, and name the appropriate alternative to that mistake.
Participants will be able to describe at least one evidence based intervention to use with non binary and trans counseling clients.

Tuesday Feral (they)

Meet the Presenter:

Tuesday Feral is a neurodivergent non binary educator, coach, consultant, and therapist. From creating and facilitating support programs as the support programs director of a local non-profit for ten years, offering sexual health and identity exploration support as a coach, to working as a licensed counselor and sex therapist, Tuesday has been directly supporting trans and non binary folks and their families in North Carolina since 2008. With a unique, neurodivergence inclusive, trauma informed, kink and CNM aware perspective, Tuesday also finds great fulfillment in teaching workshops and courses as well as providing consultation to individuals and groups who want to better support non binary and trans people in their work and their lives. A background in expressive arts, somatics, and sexual health gives Tuesday a unique perspective to their coaching, consulting, counseling, and teaching. They find great joy and fulfillment in connecting with individuals and groups, and reach a wide audience with their vibrant energy, interactive approach, and humor. Tuesday lives with their beloved feline companion and an abundance of houseplants, and in their free time they can be found dancing, gazing at the moon lovingly, engaging in creative endeavors, learning more new and interesting things, and connecting with loved ones.

Rave Reviews from Previous Conferences

I learned more from this conference than I did from most of my grad school classes. As a queer nonbinary provider working with primarily queer and gender nonconforming folks, it is so important to hear from others who share these identities in how to best support and affirm my clients. I also really appreciated the letter writing training as it has allowed me to help so many clients access affirming care. I look forward to attending this upcoming year and continuing to listen and learn!

Every presenter was amazing and brought a wealth of information and experience to each session. I continue to use what I learned in the conference and in Van’s other trainings as a jumping off point to do my own self work and to better support my clients and the community. I've gotten so much out of previous conferences and I can't wait to attend this year's!

Attending this conference was a game-changer for me. It took me from being informed to embracing an affirming lens and practice, and I couldn't be more grateful for the experience. If you're looking to level up your understanding and support of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, trust me, the Do Something Identity(ies) conference is where it's at. You won't regret it!

As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and addiction specialist, I was blown away by the quality of content and selection offered during the conference. The robust selection of top-notch presenters was impressive and the topics covered a wide array of timely and relevant material. I would strongly encourage anyone working in any helping profession to attend this conference if at all possible. It is exactly this kind of content and presentation that is needed in order for us to heal ourselves and those around us.