PINK THERAPY BLOG
News, opinions and insights into how you can improve your knowledge and skills to work more effectively with Gender, Sexuality, and Relationally Diverse (GSRD) clients.
Pink Therapy CEO, Dominic Davies, responds to the lack of Diversity & Inclusion in the SCoPEd framework
There has been a lot of discussion amongst colleagues on the publication of the latest iteration of SCoPEd. One of the issues which concern me the most are issues of discrimination in terms of diversity and inclusion. As far as I understand it, the proposals are...
Trans and non-binary self-care resources and mental health support
We're very aware of the enormous strain on the personal resources of our colleagues and clients within the trans and non-binary communities due to the hostile social climate from sections of the media and society. We are grateful to some trans counsellors for the...
Recommended Gender, Sex & Relationship Diversity (GSRD) Podcasts – Part 1
Kaz Pollock and Lisa O'Connor offer their recommendations for the best Gender, Sex & Relationship Diversity (GSRD) Podcasts. 1st Person Experiences Making Gay History - "Join us as we mine the Studs Terkel Radio Archive in Chicago for stories from our proud LGBTQ...
Book Review of Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy Jessica Fern
In recent years both attachment theory and trauma have gained traction in self-help and popular literature, following on from significant advances in research in neuroscience. As more is understood about the long-term effects of complex trauma in identifiable,...
Six Essential Generic GSRD Textbooks for Counsellors
From Neil Loffhagen and Jo Russell There are many, many to choose from, and most of the good ones are by M J Barker, so we have tried to cover some breadth of material, and offer some recommendations. (not in any particular order…) Rewriting the Rules by Meg-John...
Review: Trauma, Resilience, and Health Promotion in LGBT Patients: What Every Healthcare Provider Should Know
Trauma, Resilience and Health Promotion in LGBT Patients promises us two things. Firstly to educate those of us working in healthcare about the effect of identity-based adversity on the health of our LGBT patients. Secondly, to outline how we as providers can use the...
