At QueerCME, we are excited to introduce Dr. addyson tucker (they/them), a trailblazing educator and advocate for trans affirming mental health care. Dr. tucker, a genderqueer psychologist with ADHD, is the driving force behind Wholehearted Psych. Licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, they are also a Certified Body Trust Provider™ and anticipate their NARM® certification by January 2025, specializing in the NeuroAffective Relational Model for healing attachment, relational, and developmental trauma.
Dr. tucker thrives at the intersections of racial, gender, and body liberation, and their passion lies in guiding queer and trans adults toward radical healing. Through their work, they emphasize the importance of cultivating body trust, self-compassion, and shame resilience. Their approach is rooted in the belief that trans affirming providers must be intentional, inclusive, and accountable, particularly for those directly harmed by systemic oppression and marginalization.
As a prolific writer and presenter, Dr. tucker has extensively covered topics crucial to gender affirming and trans centered care, including gender surgery referrals, shame resilience, and self-compassion. Their offerings extend beyond individual consultations to advanced group consultations for providers, gender surgery (GAS) assessment training, writing, webinars, and podcast interviews. Notably, they offer a group series on trans self-compassion and body trust-centered practices.
In their recent work, Dr. tucker focuses on shame resilience for practicing clinicians. They teach providers how to recognize and manage their own shame responses during clinical encounters, an essential skill for delivering compassionate and effective care to transgender and gender diverse patients.
We also acknowledge that resilience is often promoted as an individual solution to systemic forces of oppression. In this session, Dr. tucker will address this complexity and hold space for intersectionality. Participants will explore strategies to support their practice within the current systemically oppressive framework of the medical-industrial complex. By understanding these dynamics, providers can better navigate their roles and offer more nuanced and empathetic care to their patients.
Dr. tucker's unique perspective and dedication make them an invaluable resource for medical prescribers seeking to enhance their practice with trans affirming care. Their expertise helps providers navigate the complexities of gender affirming care, ensuring that patients receive compassionate, informed, and holistic support. At QueerCME, we are honored to have Dr. tucker share their insights and strategies, fostering a healthcare environment that truly embodies inclusivity and radical healing.
For those looking to deepen their understanding and practice, Dr. tucker's work offers practical tools and profound wisdom. Join us in learning from Dr. addyson tucker and advancing your commitment to providing the best care for transgender and gender diverse patients.
