A New Assessment Model for Trans Youth and Families - Susan Evans

Susan Evans is a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and retired Clinical Nurse Specialist, known for her work in child gender identity issues. She initiated a 2019 Judicial Review regarding the Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) at the Tavistock Clinic and co-authored the book Gender Dysphoria: A Therapeutic Model for Working with Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults. Now in private practice, she specializes in treating families and young people facing gender identity challenges. Susan Evans discusses her concerns with the way gender dysphoria is treated in children and adolescents. She explains the need for a careful assessment of both the child and their family, challenges the idea that not affirming a child’s gender identity leads to suicide, and advocates for a more thoughtful and supportive approach to mental health. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Genspect or its affiliates. While Genspect advocates for free speech and open dialogue, the content here represents individual perspectives. For more information on Genspect's position, please visit our website at https://genspect.org/our-position-faqs/. Intro and Overview: 0:00 Concerns with the Affirmation Model: 0:31 Impact of Gender Identity Services: 1:18 Family Assessment Model: 2:03 Importance of Parents in the Process: 3:05 Debunking the Suicide Myth: 5:03 Therapeutic Approach to Gender Dysphoria: 7:10 Challenges in Therapy: 9:00 Role of the Child in the Family: 12:30 Long-Term Treatment and Reflection: 14:20 Closing Thoughts: 16:00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please subscribe, comment, like and share! Support our work: https://genspect.org/donate/ Follow us on Social Media: X:   / genspect   Facebook:   / genspect   Instagram:   / genspectinternational   Youtube:    / @genspect   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CME Learning Objectives By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: Describe a three-stage family assessment model for evaluating youth with gender dysphoria. Explain the limitations of questionnaire-based approaches versus interactive methods when assessing youth with gender dysphoria. Identify four key family history elements that inform clinical understanding of gender dysphoria in adolescents. Outline specific techniques to help parents maintain appropriate authority while fostering communication with gender-dysphoric youth. Apply evidence-based strategies to address parental anxiety while supporting developmentally-informed approaches to gender dysphoria. CME/CE (Continuing Medical Education/Continuing Education) Option for Genspect Subscribers https://genspect.substack.com CME Accreditation Statement This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) through the joint providership of Great Lakes Learning, LLC and Genspect. GLL is accredited by MSMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. GLL designates this live activity for a maximum of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: The ACCME is approved by the board of nurses as an acceptable provider of continuing education for renewal of license. For all other members of the Healthcare Team: A certificate of attendance will be provided to all other healthcare professionals requesting credits in accordance with state licensing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #GenspectBiggerPicture #trans #gender