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Book Review: Somacultural Liberation: An Indigenous, Two-Spirit Somatic Guide to Integrating Cultural Experiences Toward Freedom by Dr. Roger Kuhn

Introduction Over the past few years, I have found myself reconnecting to my body as a source of knowledge and wisdom. As a white-body settler on Turtle Island, I’ve been exploring the generational layers that shape my present, recognizing that my past—the echoes of my ancestors—resides within me. This journey...
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Book Review: The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy by Steph Jones

Introduction Therapy can be a daunting task for those of us with neurotypes that don’t fit the accepted standards of traditional therapeutic models. For autistic and neurodivergent individuals, the process of finding a therapist who truly “gets it”—who understands the unique ways we process information, perceive the world, and express...
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Book Review: The Dissociation Made Simple Flipchart by Jamie Marich

Introduction The Dissociation Made Simple Flipchart: A Visual Guide for Clinicians Working with Dissociative Clients by Jamie Marich (2024) is a follow-up to her 2023 book, Dissociation Made Simple: A Stigma-Free Guide to Embracing Your Dissociative Mind and Navigating Daily Life. This flipchart is designed to provide both therapists and...
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Book Review: Because We Are Bad by Lily Bailey

Introduction “Because We Are Bad: OCD and a Girl Lost in Thought” (Bailey, 2016) is more than just a memoir; it is an unflinching exploration of the inner workings of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from the perspective of someone who has lived it. Written by Lily Bailey, a British journalist and...
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Book Review: The Gender Friend by Oakley Phoenix

Introduction Oakley Phoenix’s The Gender Friend: A 102 Guide to Gender Identity is a refreshing and insightful addition to the growing body of literature on gender exploration and identity. This book, with its engaging mix of personal storytelling, practical exercises, and compassionate guidance, is an invaluable resource for therapists, clients,...
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Book Review: Gender Magic by Rae McDaniel

Introduction Gender Magic by Rae McDaniel (2023) offers an innovative, strengths-based approach to gender exploration and transition, centred around the themes of play, pleasure, and possibility. McDaniel, a non-binary therapist, certified sex therapist, and gender diversity educator, integrates their extensive experience in gender-affirming care to challenge the traditional, deficit-based models...
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Book Review: Trans Sex by Lucie Fielding

Introduction Trans Sex by Lucie Fielding, PhD, MA, LMHC, is a groundbreaking text that offers a transformative perspective on the often overlooked sexual lives and erotic embodiments of trans and nonbinary people. In a world where trans and nonbinary narratives are frequently reduced to stories of dysphoria, trauma, and medical...
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Book Review: Trans Love by Freiya Benson

Introduction Trans Love: An Anthology of Transgender and Non-Binary Voices edited by Freiya Benson is more than just a collection of stories—it’s a lifeline, a source of validation, and a testament to the profound ways love can manifest in the lives of transgender and non-binary individuals. As a psychotherapist who...
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Book Review: Making Room by Carl Siciliano

Introduction Making Room by Carl Siciliano is more than just a book; it is a heartfelt invitation to see and feel the lives of LGBTQ youth who have been cast aside by a society that should be protecting them. As a seasoned advocate and the founder of the Ali Forney...
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Book Review: Relationally Queer by Silva Neves and Dominic Davies

Introduction As a therapist dedicated to providing compassionate and inclusive mental health support to Two Spirit, trans, nonbinary, and queer adults, I was eager to delve into Relationally Queer by Silva Neves and Dominic Davies. This book, part of the Pink Therapy series, is a groundbreaking exploration of gender, sex,...
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