Cognitive therapy for patients affected by gender dysphoria who don’t want to pursue medical journeys

Journal title PSICOBIETTIVO
Author/s Emiliano Lambiase, Tonino Cantelmi
Publishing Year 2020 Issue 2019/3
Language Italian Pages 17 P. 21-37 File size 151 KB
DOI 10.3280/PSOB2019-003002
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The authors propose a cognitive approach to help people with gender dysphoria who do not intend to undertake medical therapies. This approach helps these patients to experience their bodies as a secure base from which to experiment new ways of expressing their gender identity and achieving a meaningful life. To this end, the Authors refer mainly to the contributions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and mindful compassion.

Keywords: Gender Dysphoria; Mindfulness; Compassion; Acceptance Gender Incongruence.

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Emiliano Lambiase, Tonino Cantelmi, Terapia cognitiva per pazienti con Disforia di Genere che non vogliono intraprendere percorsi medici in "PSICOBIETTIVO" 3/2019, pp 21-37, DOI: 10.3280/PSOB2019-003002