Resources for Play Therapists
This page will house resources for play therapists who work with trans, non-binary, and non-cis clients, based on content in Kade's chapters in the textbook
Transformative Expressions in Play Therapy: Working with LGBTQ+ Clients Vol I.
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Children
Resources for and about them.
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A list of activities for trans youth and their families by Bonnie Thomas, LCSW.
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A YouTube video for kids to help them understand what it means to be transgender (part of the Queer Kids Stuff series.)
Click here for the version that includes a reading of When Aidan Became a Brother.
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A YouTube video for late elementary to middle school youth to help them understand what it means to be transgender and non-binary.
Teens
Resources for and about them.
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The Trevor Project's helpful guide to authentic living for queer & trans people.
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Picrew site
Great site to use via telehealth or outside of sessions to make an avatar of how you (client) see yourself, want to be, or feel you're seen by others, etc.
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Thorough digital resource for trans & non-binary teens; can be shared with guardians and/or used to read about and discuss topics in session.
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GenderCool hosts a recurring small-cohort, 8-week virtual program for trans and nonbinary youth to build skills, confidence, and community. Great supplement to affirming therapy!
Adults
Resources for and about them.
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The concept of queer worldmaking is vital to understand when working with queer & trans individuals. More here by Meera Dhebar.
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Coming Out as Transgender Later in Life (for clients)
An article with support ideas for clients who are moving toward authentic living. Another article about folks in their 50s & 60s.
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An article on the importance of queer joy- how can we use play to access it?
Play Therapists
Training and resources.
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Join Dr. Kade Sharp for a 6.5 hour self-paced training to learn even more about how to support these youth, their guardians, and yourself!
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Creating Affirming Play Therapy Spaces for Transgender & Gender-Diverse Children & Their Families training
2 hours of NBCC, APTA, and BCPTA approved continuing education with Jennifer Shivey.
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2 hours of APT approved continuing education with Kurt Oster.
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Guidelines for writing supporting documentation for clients seeking gender affirming care.
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The Trevor Project's guide to supporting trans youth- great read for therapists and family members alike!
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Join Dr. Kade Sharp for nearly 8 hours of content about supporting autistic youth, with a focus on trans & autistic intersectionality.
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It's vital that we are neurodiversity affirming, as trans & non-binary clients are more likely to be neurodivergent. This is a 3.5 hour free course by Dr. Kade Sharp, Dr. Robert Jason Grant, Fatima Natascha Lawrence, Jessica Kitchens, Fiona Hill, and SarahRose Hogan.