- Christian Skoorsmith - Working with Transgender Clients

Oct 27

Written By P&P

This conversation with Christian is soul settling. I have many transgender mates and for me I don’t give it alot of thought. The only real label that exists in my mind towards them is “Your my mate!”. However, in saying that their are many therapists that don’t understand the internal world of being transgender.

I’ve heard stories of adversity, triumph, heroism, pain, loss, sadness, and complete euphoria. But as a therapist how do you give the right advice in territory that you are not familiar with? Christian will help with that! and he is VERY down to earth and easy to talk to.

Christian also has first hand experience and a way to help therapists settle into helping more transgender clients. The feeling of security and safety is crucial for everyone that enters your healing space.

What to Know About Working with Transgender Clients?

1. Transgender clients need support.

These people have been judged externally and internally. Then add confusion to the mix and you begin to eliminate the feeling of euphoria. They need support.

2. Remember that gender identity is not the only issue being presented.
The gender alignment process is brief in the course of someone’s life, however the anxiety, depression, judgement, anger, acceptance etc is a much longer journey.

3. You don’t have to be an expert to be compassionate.
Compassion is natural. It’s totally okay if you don’t know the perfect things to say or the right ways to be an ally. This is an opportunity to expand your skills as a healer and affirm yourself to support.

Allow yourself to sit with their narratives and educate you about their world.
Watch the video to learn more >>>

From Christian’s Webpage >>> www.wholehealth.today

Christian Skoorsmith, MA, BCH

I help people be the person they want to be. I employ an evidence-based, systematic approach that leads to profound and lasting change, fast. It is a unique combination of proven Cognitive-Behavior tools and cutting edge transformative hypnotherapy techniques that empowers clients to let go of the garbage, remove the blocks, regain control, and step confidently into their brilliance as human beings.

My personal journey has taken me across the spectra of faith and fitness, finances and friendships, accomplishment and anxiety. And back again.
For more than fifteen years, I have been working with individuals and groups to help them discover and become their best selves, removing the chains and stumbling blocks, and align their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, with their highest desire for themselves.

I am a Board Certified Hypnotist, endorsed by several independent bodies. I have my Bachelor's in Philosophy and Religion, and a Master's in Religion. I have advanced training in 5-PATH Hypnotherapy ("Five-Phase Advanced Transformational Hypnosis", a psycho-dynamic approach) and 7th Path Self Hypnosis. I am Board Certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists, and the International Association of Hypnosis Professionals, and accredited by the American Hypnosis Association and the American School of Clinical Hypnosis. I have advanced training and certification in pain management, hypnosis with transgender clients, hypnosis and tinnitus, working with children, and PTSD. Additionally, I specialize in anger management, and helping people overcome past trauma.

I am also a delighted father of three school-age children, married to an amazing person, and a lover of life outdoors.