Gender, Language and How to do Better ft. Abbie Rolf
In this episode recap, Erika chats with Abbie Rolf (They/Them/Theirs), mental health therapist specializing in transgender knowledgeable and inclusive care.
Language is gendered in many societies. Let's talk about the options we have, and how we can get better at using them.
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What we talked about
Erika sat down to chat with Abbie Rolf (They/Them/Theirs), mental health therapist specializing in transgender knowledgeable and inclusive care.
Why are the words we use so important? It seems like words surrounding gender are becoming a bigger and hotter topic these days. Language itself is gendered in many societies. Using a person's accurate/preferred pronouns is tantamount to showing them basic human respect. Let's talk about the options we have, and how we can get better at using them.
practicewithpronouns.com
mypronouns.org
More about Abbie
Abbie Rolf, MA is the owner of Healing Village.
Abbie is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern practicing psychotherapy in an intimate private practice in Largo, FL. Their primary therapeutic focus is serving and supporting local transgender, genderqueer, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals. They proudly serve the LGBQIAP+ community, consensually non-monogamous adults, and those who practice BDSM/kink. Their particular areas of interest include gender-affirming care, grief/loss, trauma, shame, anxiety, and depression.
Abbie is a proud member of the LGBTQIAP+ community. They are a Humanist Celebrant (secular/non-religious clergy). They enjoy kayaking, going to the beach and reading action thriller fiction novels. They live in Largo with their partner and 2 dogs.
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