On Monday, April 11th, The Office of Diversity
and Inclusion brought Dr. Beck Munsey to campus to present “Gender Variant and
Trans* 101”.
Dr. Beck Munsey is a speaker, professor, and therapist. Dr.
Munsey has worked with a broad spectrum of clients, utilizing traditional and
experiential approaches to therapy.
Among their areas of expertise are trauma
support, stress management, foster care, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
issues, adolescent transition issues and depression/ anxiety.
Dr. Munsey used
their experiences identifying as transgender to discuss issues that affect
those in the transgender community.
Dr. Munsey also explored correct pronoun use, the evolution
of the concept of gender, and the effects of negative stereotypes. Open
discussion was encouraged as Dr. Munsey addressed future educators and social
workers and provided recommendations on how to make students in the transgender
community feel both safe and welcome. Dr. Munsey provided resources for
attendees to utilize that would aid them in helping individuals in the
transgender community who may need professional emotional support.
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and
Inclusion at diversity@tarleton.edu.
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