Ethical Considerations in Group Work with Transgender/Gender Diverse Clients. Issue 4 (1st October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Darby, Megan E.; Bolland-Hillesheim, Kayla; Cervantes, Alejandro; Hitter, Tracie L.
• Is Part Of: International journal of group psychotherapy. Volume 70:Issue 4(2020)
• Page Start: 579
• Page End: 598
• Publication Date: 2020-10-01
• Subjects: Group psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Group psychotherapy; Periodicals; 616.89152
• DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2020.1787173
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-7284

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article explores the ethical and clinical issues that may arise when utilizing group psychotherapy to work with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. Considering the unique barriers to mental health services experienced by this community, the authors identify ethical standards that may be especially salient in this work, including: justice and respect for people's rights and dignity, competence, consent, and navigating multiple relationships. The article also explores the authors' TGD therapy group and how they have worked with and addressed such ethical considerations and concerns.