Unmasking Therapy First: The Myths and Realities of Gender Exploratory Therapy (PART 1)

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‼️Content warning for sensitive discussions regarding the LGBTQ community. ⚠️

What is Gender Exploratory Therapy, and why is it raising concern amongst therapists and LGBTQ+ advocates? In part 1 of our series, Juniper and Laurel, delve into Therapy First, the organization behind this controversial model. We examine its claims about "exploratory care", and gender-critical approaches, and discuss its implications for trans and gender-diverse communities.

🎙️ Introduction to Gender Exploratory Therapy (00:58 - 02:11)

📚 Interviews and Perspectives (04:12 - 05:12)

🧐 Exploration of Therapy First (05:12 - 09:23) (05:12 - 09:23)

⚖️ Understanding Gender Affirmative vs. Exploratory Therapy (09:23 - 18:38) (09:23 - 18:38)

🔄 The False Binary in Therapy Approaches (18:38 - 27:36) (18:38 - 27:36)

🚫 Discouragement of Transitioning (27:36 - 37:51) (27:36 - 37:51)

🛑 Conversion Therapy Discussion (37:51 - 47:57) (37:51 - 47:57)

📊 Research and Evidence (or lack thereof) in GET (47:57 - 56:06)

🌐 Conclusion (56:06 - 01:07:12)

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