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How do transgender young people experience talking about trauma with services?
Georgia Crockford1, Oliver Hawthorne2, Tamara Leeuwerik1
1Canterbury Christ Church University, Tunbridge Wells, UK.
Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry
|February 27, 2025
Summary
Transgender youth may find discussing trauma with services helpful or distressing, depending on the professional relationship and potential for transphobia. A trauma-informed approach is crucial for supporting transgender individuals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Transgender youth report higher rates of trauma compared to cisgender peers.
- Discussions about trauma may help transgender youth manage its impact.
- Concerns exist that disclosing trauma could be used to invalidate transgender identities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore transgender youth's experiences discussing trauma with services.
- To understand how transgender youth perceive these trauma-related conversations.
Main Methods:
- Conducted six semi-structured interviews with young transgender individuals.
- Utilized Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Participants recognized discourses linking trauma and transgender identities.
- Conversations about trauma were perceived as significant, with varied outcomes.
- Experiences ranged from supportive and transformative to distressing, influenced by professional relationships, transphobia, and other service interactions.
Conclusions:
- Advocates for a trauma-informed approach when professionals engage with transgender youth about trauma.
- Emphasizes considering potential harm alongside therapeutic benefits in these conversations.
- Highlights clinical implications and future research needs, referencing the Cass Review (2024).
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