{"product_id":"understanding-gender-variance-9781739766740","title":"Understanding Gender Variance","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelen Dale has been involved in the trans community for more than twenty years; initially providing support on the internet then training as a counsellor and counselling supervisor; chairing trans and LGB\u0026amp;T support groups and providing workshops on trans issues to a range of audiences - and has won several awards for this work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide has been developed from those workshops and her personal experiences supporting other trans individuals. It is intended to be easy to read keeping jargon to a minimum and explaining terms in simple language. The information is laid out in logical sections - with a comprehensive contents section to find relevant details easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the number of individuals identifying as trans, intersex, non-binary or gender fluid doubling about every five years, if you haven't previously met or had dealings with a trans individual, you may well do before long whether as a manager or support worker friend or family. It will help you to identify the questions that you need to ask and how to avoid common mistakes.It will also be a valuable resource for anyone who identifies as transgender, intersex, non-binary or gender fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book is aimed at anyone dealing with trans people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounsellors \/ Help-line Operators\/ Befrienders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport\/ Social Workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnion Staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers and Lecturers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitizens Advice Bureaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamaritans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquality and Diversity Practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHR staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Managers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLGBT+ organisations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd Trans Individuals themselves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents include\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefinitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCausality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Transition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMythbusting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranssexual Journey to Surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravelling on: Post Transition \/ Surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrans Issues in Counselling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartners and Families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscrimination \u0026amp; Hate Crime\/ Incidents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Helen Dale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50404403708178,"sku":"9781739766740","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/understanding-gender-variance-9781739766740","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}