Das Geschlecht das nicht (m)eins ist. Personzentrierte Psychotherapie und transgeschlechtliche Praxis: Der Faktor Geschlecht und seine Bedeutung für Theorie und Praxis der personzentrierten Psychotherapie

Abstract

The field of trans phenomena is becoming more diverse and less comprehensible and is becoming an arena for ideological debate. In this text, gender as a social construct is outlined in terms of its origins and contrasted with the concept of biologically embodied gender. How can newer, performative forms of gender self-actualization be understood in relation to constitutional gender incongruence? The impact of the current controversy surrounding the defining power of gender on psychotherapeutic work is reflected and examined in a differentiated manner with regard to possible transition wishes. These considerations are particularly
important where medical interventions are required and psychotherapists are called upon to provide help and professional statements.