Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Sexology7 Feb 2017

Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Welcome to episode 05 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Dr. Abigail Weissman. In this interview with Abi, she speaks to me about the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity, how she began her work on gender identity and the importance of language and pronouns in this area.

Abigail "Abi" Weissman, Psy.D. (PSY 27497) is a feminist and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, and queer, intersex, and questioning (LGBTQIQ)- affirming, polyamory - affirming, BDSM/kink - friendly, multiculturally competent, clinical psychologist who is warm, welcoming, and empowering with a wealth of clinical experience. She has a Master of Arts in Human Sexuality studies and a Doctorate and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. She hails from the East Coast by way of the Bay Area, CA. When not providing psychotherapy, training, or consultation, she can be found reading the latest research on queer sexuality, gender identity, and spending time with her family and friends.

pronouns: she, her, hers

In this episode, you will hear:

  • The difference between sexual orientation and gender identity
  • How one’s internal sense of self is how you determine gender identity
  • Association of politics in gender identity
  • Working with teens, dealing with exploration
  • What it means to have a gender that is neither male or female
  • When people first notice their gender identity
  • How gender identity can be discovered as young as two and half years of age
  • Support parents can offer to children issues around gender identity; bullying etc
  • Misconceptions around transgender women and men
  • Barriers around surgery for transgender people
  • The importance of use of language and pronouns in these issues

Resources

http://www.doctorabi.com

http://www.glsen.org

Call - (619) 403-5578

Email - info@doctorabi.com

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