Resources
On this page, you can find some recommended resources from various workshops our team has presented as well as some community resources.
Workshops
This workshop was presented by Erica Baker-Gagnon on March 6th, 2024.
Considerations for Self-Disclosure
https://ct.counseling.org/2020/06/counselor-considerations-for-disclosing-lgbtq-identity/#
Common Microaggressions in Therapy and Healthcare Settings
https://blog.lighthouse.lgbt/transgender-healthcare-microaggressions/
What do you do when you’ve made a Microaggression?
https://hbr.org/2020/07/youve-been-called-out-for-a-microaggression-what-do-you-do
Our Spectrum resources
https://www.ourspectrum.com/resources/
Nova Scotia-Specific Info on Physical Transitions
https://library.nshealth.ca/TransGenderDiverse/Hormones#s-lg-box-15941971
Info on Masculinizing Hormone Replacement Therapy (feminizing on this site as well)
https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/TransHealthGuide/gp-mascht.html
Site talking about risks, effects and reversibility of Masculinizing HRT (feminizing on this site as well)
http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/hormones/testosterone
Book Recommendations:
Queering Your Therapy Practice by Julie Tilsen
LGBTQ Clients in Therapy: Clinical Issues and Treatment Strategies by Joe Kort
A Clinician’s Guide to Gender-Affirming Care by Chang, Singh & Dickey
Gender Magic: Live Shamelessly, Reclaim Your Joy, & Step into Your Most Authentic Self by Rae McDaniel
Decolonizing Therapy by Jennifer Mullan
Disability, Neurodiversity and the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
This workshop was presented by Erica Baker-Gagnon on March 22nd, 2023 at the 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming Care Conference through prideHealth.
RAADS-R (Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale – Revised)
https://embrace-autism.com/raads-r/
Autism Nova Scotia
Additude ADHD Test
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-test-adults/
Autism Glossary
https://autismsocietyoregon.org/glossary-of-commonly-used-terms-and-acronyms/
Autism Spectrum according to Autistic People
https://neuroclastic.com/education-about-autistic-culture-the-nd-paradigm-and-the-nd-movement-for-medical-professionals-by-autistic-people/
Medical Biases Keep LGBTQ+ BIPOC from Seeking ADHD and Autism Care
Mental Health and Sex – Intersections and Boundary Setting
This workshop was presented by Erica Baker-Gagnon on February 11th, 2023 at the Atlantic Sex Show.
Consent as Tea Video
Kink Test
Sex Quiz
Apology Styles Quiz
Values Assessment
https://www.actmindfully.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Values_Checklist_-_Russ_Harris.pdf
Attachment Styles Quiz
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
Interpersonal Communication Styles Quiz
https://www.goodtherapy.org/tests/interpersonal-communication-skills.html
Polyvagal Theory Video
Book Recommendations
Community Resources
Queer and Trans Therapists of Nova Scotia (QTTNS): Facebook page
A group of 2SLGBTQIA+ identified therapists who mainly serve 2SLGBTQIA+ clients. They are guided by anti-oppressive, anti-racist, intersectional approaches that acknowledge the detrimental effects that structural oppression and systemic discrimination have on our community’s mental health, as well as the impacts these have on access to sexual and gender diverse competent care.
prideHealth
https://www.nshealth.ca/content/pridehealth
Autism Nova Scotia
https://www.autismnovascotia.ca/
The Youth Project
Venus Envy