Transgender individuals face many challenges which can cause distress and other psychological issues. They feel safer with the availability of social support from the community. Support does not prevent hate crimes but it can help with psychological distress if somebody is a victim. There are many interventions available for various mental health problems. However, the order in which these interventions are provided will be specific depending upon the victim and the form of discrimination experienced. Treatment needs to include an assessment of the meaning the survivor has attributed to the hate crime, the survivor’s degree of internalized homophobia, and to what degree the survivor has integrated the hate crime experience into the self-identity. Also should have an assessment of the survivor’s coping resources, including coping skills, support systems, and involvement in the LGBT community (Hein & Scharer, 2012¬).
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Family members were also supportive of transgender males than transgender females. As transgender women proceed through transition process, they experienced more emotions, discrimination and others concerns. The mental health professionals should be aware that the identity process of the client, regardless of transgender male or female is shaped around the coping mechanisms used and the level of distress experienced by them. Social support is an essential component of mental health; the interventions should help the client’s entire system rather than the individual themselves. Raj (2002) notes that a client-centered approach to working with transgender clients is the most applicable method. He states that psychotherapy must provide an affirmative stance related to the clients’ identity and that this is essential to promoting a sense of support and, ultimately, better mental
Connectedness to a community of similar others is a key element of mental health …show more content…
Family members were also supportive of transgender males than transgender females. As transgender women proceed through transition process, they experienced more emotions, discrimination and others concerns. The mental health professionals should be aware that the identity process of the client, regardless of transgender male or female is shaped around the coping mechanisms used and the level of distress experienced by them. Social support is an essential component of mental health; the interventions should help the client’s entire system rather than the individual themselves. Raj (2002) notes that a client-centered approach to working with transgender clients is the most applicable method. He states that psychotherapy must provide an affirmative stance related to the clients’ identity and that this is essential to promoting a sense of support and, ultimately, better mental