Date of Award

8-24-2024

Document Type

Doctoral Research Paper

Degree Name

Psy.D.

Organizational Unit

Graduate School of Professional Psychology

First Advisor

Kathryn Barrs

Second Advisor

Carrie Landin

Third Advisor

Molly Shmerling

Keywords

Suicide, Gender expansive, LGBTQ+, Queer, Intervention

Abstract

It has been well documented that transgender individuals are at a higher risk for death by suicide compared to their cisgender peers. However, limited consideration has been given to studying suicidality in individuals who identify outside of the gender binary (non-binary, gender queer, gender fluid, etc.). Additionally, while there is considerable evidence for risk factors for suicide and protective factors against suicide, there is a lack of guidance on how to implement this information. The aim of this paper is to expand upon the literature of research that is inclusive of all gender identities and propose guidelines working with gender expansive individuals who are suicidal. Providers are encouraged to consider working with client’s from a perspective on gender that is not binary in order to be affirming of all gender identities. Recommendations include intervening in a culturally sensitive manner by not assuming one’s gender, inquiring about pronouns and preferred name, and utilizing gender neutral language. Additionally, providers should also consider the unique risk and protective factors amongst this community when performing crisis interventions and creating safety plans with clients.

Copyright Date

7-11-2024

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.

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Rights Holder

Abigail Herrold

Provenance

Received from author

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

40 pgs

File Size

750 KB

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