Group Work With Transgender Clients

Abstract

Drawing on the existing literature, the authors’ research and clinical experiences, and the first author's personal journey as a member and leader of the transgender community, this article offers a brief history of group work with transgender clients followed by suggestions for group work with transgender clients from a social justice perspective. The article includes specific information about the elements of groups, including types of groups, leader competencies, group members, location, and group format.

Keywords:

• female-to-male
• groups
• male-to-female
• social justice
• transgender

Additional information

Notes on contributors

lore m. dickey

lore m. dickey, M.A., is at the University of North Dakota.

Michael I. Loewy

Michael I. Loewy, Ph.D., is an associate professor and Ph.D. Program Director of the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University.