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Jonathan Bosworth Counselling Psychologist Johannesburg
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Johannesburg
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Transgender Medical Rights

29/5/2019

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I was recently interview by eNCA Checkpoint on transgender medical rights. 

​Sections of the interview can be seen in part two of the episode:
Part one can be viewed here: 
Please note that I am a counselling psychologist, not a clinical psychologist as is quoted in the show.
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South Africa's Own Practice Guidelines For Psychology Professionals Working With Sexually And Gender-Diverse People

31/7/2018

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After a number of years in the making the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) has released Practice Guidelines For Psychology Professionals Working With Sexually And Gender-Diverse People.  These are the first of their kind in South Africa and hold the potential to make a massive difference to many people's lives.

It was an honour to be involved in the development of this important document as "subject specialist".

The guidelines can be downloaded for free from the PsySSA Website.

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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Resources for Teachers, Parents and Learners

21/5/2013

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Sexual orientation and gender identity are still a controversial topics in South African schools.  Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) youth, teachers and parents still face prejudice and discrimination on a daily basis.  Many parents and teachers find it difficult to provide education on sexual orientation and gender identity.  They may also battle to provide support for LGBTI youth.  Furthermore, learners often do not have access to adequate resources on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action (GALA) have recently launched a website providing resources for LGBTI youth, their parents, teachers and allies as well as for researchers.  These free and valuable resources provide accessible overviews of sexual orientation and gender identity.  They make recommendations about best practices, policy and education and empower learners, parents and teachers with the information they need.  Find these highly recommended sexual orientation and gender identity resources here. 

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Making Sex Normal

6/5/2013

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Do you find it awkward talking about sex?  Does this mean you do not talk about sex with your partner, children, friends, doctor or community?  What are the implications of not talking about sex?  In the following TEDx Talk Debbie Herbenick shares useful personal examples of the dangers of not talking about sex.  She also mentions how not talking about sex can impact on:
  • Our children's safety
  • How we view our bodies
  • Having adequate information about ourselves and properly accessing healthcare
  • Fully utilising our bodies
  • The intimacy in our relationships
  • Understanding sexual diversity
  • The spread of sexually transmitted diseases; and
  • How we deal with rape and sexual violence

After watching this video you may feel quite different about what that awkwardness may cost you and the people around you.  Herbenick challenges everyone to make sex normal and provides practical ways in which you can make sex normal.


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Transgender Basics 

25/3/2013

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What does it mean to be transgender?  What is the difference between sex, gender and sexual orientation?  What is gender queer? The following video answers these questions and explores how much more complex gender is than often thought.

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