Long term effects of cognitive behavioural coaching on gender transition

Longitudinal Effects of Goal Setting Coaching on Psychological Adaptation and Social Integration in Gender Transition
Dr Daša (Dasha) Grajfoner
LGBT LIVES: Sexual/Gender Dissidence Over The Life Course
Relationships and everyday living
The University of Edinburgh
May 2010

What is Gender Transition? By Melita (Flickr)

Big change : relational, sexual, emotional, cognitive, behavioural
Demanding social integration and adaptation

35% Anxiety (GP 13.3%) 44% Depression (GP 10%) 4 x Self Harm and Suicide Attempt 4 x Use Medical Services Photo: smemon87 (Bockting, 2008)

Low self esteem and self perceived abilities due to:
Bullying in school (over 50%) ( Reed et al, 2008)
Social isolation
Poor social integration
Lack of social support
Some Reasons

We Aimed to
Improve self esteem and well-being by:
Improving Social skills and Social support (Psychosocial adaptation and integration)
To eliminate or decrease associated mental health issues

Using
Evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (CBC) and goal setting course Managing Change
Coaching Psychology aims to enhance life experience and increase wellbeing by adopting psychological theories (Palmer & Whybrow, 2007; Grant, 2007) and provides structured framework to encourage individuals to explore their potential and deal with transitions and changes in life (Green et al., 2006)

Goal 1: To create “coming out” information pack for relatives

Goal 2: To be less anxious about interacting with other people. To improve my female appearance

Two Years Later Has this course helped you to be more confident? Scale 1-7

How confident do you feel presenting yourself in the female role after completion of the course?

Has this course helped you to engage more in social interactions?

How much has this course influenced your overall quality of life and well-being?

Longitudinal Effects
CBC provides transferable tools
Sustainable levels of confidence
Increased social integration in the new role
Increased social skills and social support (Psychosocial adaptation and integration)
Sustainable levels of increased well-being

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