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February 23, 2009
Sandra Samons, MSW'76
When the Opposite Sex Isn't: Sexual Orientation in Male-to-Female Transgender People, Routledge, 2008.
The book: When there is uncertainty about the gender identity or social gender role of an individual, determining exactly who the opposite sex is can be a complicated question for both the transgender person and those who seek to relate to her. This book offers a combination of insights and common sense understanding of the diversity of the human condition together with concepts of gender and sexuality that expand the horizons of any mental health professional, regardless of the clinical focus of his or her work.
The author: Sandra Samons is a licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist. She has specialized in gender identity issues since 1992 and has given many workshops and presentations on various aspects of transgender. Previously, she developed a broad background of experience as a therapist, working with adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Posted by tobiaslw at February 23, 2009 05:20 PM