More Tools (MHPs)

The tools on this page are to support mental health providers in using this toolkit with families.

Family-Mapping Activity

The Family Genogram: Key to Training Culturally Competent Family Therapists

Resources for Breathing Exercises and Mindfulness

Text-based breathing exercise
Notes on mindfulness and dysphoria
Trans-led, guided meditation (Note: this link includes a transcript for accessibility purposes)

WPATH Standards of Care

WPATH.org website

Transgender Care Center

This may serve as a resource for referrals, as needed.

WPATH Recommended Reading List

WPATH.org website

Resources for Supporting LGBTQ Clients

Counseling.org website

Ideas for Dysphoria-Related Self-Care

Self-Care When You Feel Dysphoria

Resources for Conceptualizing Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Note: these are simplified renderings of these concepts and are best utilized for families being first-introduced to transness

Gender Unicorn (PDF)
Gender Abacus (link)

Resources for Finding Words for Your Feelings

Detailed version: Feelings Wheel
Simpler version: Wheel of Emotions