Counselors are expected to be culturally competent, which includes being able to discuss gender from a non-binary perspective. Counselors should also be comfortable discussing gender dysphoria with their clients.

As a clinician, how do you approach the topic of gender within your initial assessment? What approach would you take to identify gender dysphoria? What specific questions would you ask? Is this a topic that you are personally comfortable with in a clinical setting? How can you enhance your level of comfort?