Episode 246 - Trans-Affirming Care w/ Worner Leland

With states in the US striking down trans-affirming care left and right, we were so happy to welcome back returning guest, Worner Leland, to discuss what behavior analysts can do in both their practice and more globally to support TGNC clients and their rights. We review a self-assessment tool for reflecting on ones current practice and targets for change as well as discuss the move towards research into supporting behavior change to create more affirming communities.

This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU.

Additional resources related to trans-affirming care and its need:

Call To Action Resources:

Behavior Analysts Organizing Around Anti-Trans Legislation 2023

Letter to ABAI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board to Help Our Trans Students Succeed

2023 Anti-Trans Bill Tracker - Advocate in Your State!

Educational Resources:

Anti-Trans Legislation Data

Accepting Adults Reduce Suicide Attempts Among LGBTQ Youth

Suicide Risk Reduces 73% in Transgender, Nonbinary Youths with Gender-Affirming Care

Behavior Speak: State Level Anti Trans Legislation is Threatening the Lives of Trans Behavior Analysts

APA president condemns Texas governor’s directive to report parents of transgender minors

Articles discussed this episode:

Leland, W. & Stockwell, A. (2019). A self-assessment tool for cultivating affirming practices with transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) clients, supervisees, students, and colleagues. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 816-825. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00375-0

Alberry, C. (2022). Innovations supporting quality transgender care [Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Oklahoma City University].  

Petronelli, A. & Ferguson, R. (2022). Into inclusion: Increasing trans-inclusive practices with behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 845-856. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00669-2

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