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04/20/2026

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02/13/2026

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Gender-affirming care is associated with much lower rates of depression and suicidality among young people. Psychological research shows that just referring to someone by their preferred name and pronouns can have a dramatically positive effect on their mental health. Good gender-affirming care allows for the exploration of identity and creates a space where doubt, questioning, and reflection are welcomed and embraced.

11/10/2025

✨ New podcast episode ✨

I had the pleasure of joining The Genderq***r Menopause Coach podcast with Lasara Firefox Allen, MSW, for a conversation on menopause, informed consent, and non-linear gender trajectories.

We explored how menopause and gender-affirming care often intersect: some people experience menopause because of gender-affirming care, while others seek gender-affirming care because of menopause. Both are profound moments of embodiment and transition, yet they’re rarely discussed together.

Within an informed-consent model, this means bringing menopause into gender-affirming care conversations in ways that are lifespan-oriented, accessible, and free of cisnormative or transnormative assumptions—while also recognizing that detransition and other non-linear gender trajectories may intersect with menopause as people pause, discontinue, or reshape aspects of their transition for various reasons. As healthcare providers, our role is to accompany and support this process of self-determined embodiment at every stage of life.

🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qpBkiB4GBSVExZ9LXA2h4

The Genderq***r Menopause Coach

06/26/2025

🌟Just published!

I’m honoured to contribute to the 2025 special issue of Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne, spotlighting CPA award recipients.

📝 My article:
“When Cisnormativity and Transnormativity Are in Bed Together: Exposing the Underbelly of Disinformation-Fuelled Detransition Panic”

This piece challenges dominant clinical and cultural narratives about detransition and unpacks the ideological machinery behind today’s disinformation-driven panic.
In a divisive sociopolitical climate, detransition is too often misrepresented—fuelling stigma and harming both detransitioners and gender-diverse communities. This article cuts through the noise to offer nuance and expose the biases distorting public understanding.

🔗 Read here: https://doi.org/10.1037/cap0000425

🙏 Thanks to the CPA and editorial team for supporting this vital conversation.

06/23/2025

Psynopsis - Canada's Psychology Magazine.

06/09/2025

From common signs to symptom management strategies, here are four things you should know about menopause.

05/22/2025

Meet Our Speaker: Dr. Jesse Bossé (they/them) 🌈🧠

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Jesse Bossé, a q***r, nonbinary clinical psychologist and advocate for transgender and gender-diverse communities, as our featured speaker for the upcoming Global Psychology Alliance webinar.

Dr. Bossé’s work is grounded in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and gender-affirming care with a strong focus on informed consent and systemic awareness. They bring powerful insight to the intersections of mental health, policy, and equity, working with organizations like the Canadian Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, and Global Psychology Alliance.

They are also the author of Beyond the Trans-Cis Binary, a vital resource for healthcare providers navigating care for trans and nonbinary individuals in a time of misinformation and political backlash.

💬 Join us for a timely discussion on gender diversity, structural oppression, and the politics of misrepresentation.

05/22/2025

🗓️ Save the Date!
Join us for a critical conversation on:

Understanding Gender Diversity in a Time of Backlash: Colonial Legacies, Misinformation, and the Politics of Misrepresentation
with Dr. Jesse Bossé

📍 Monday, June 9 | 🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET

In a world increasingly shaped by polarization and disinformation, Dr. Bossé will unpack the global impact of colonial narratives, the misuse of psychological science, and the urgent need to protect gender-diverse communities through inclusive and ethical practice.

🌐 Register now via the QR code

🎧 English-Spanish interpretation available upon request. Please contact Tierney Collins.

Let’s challenge misinformation and center equity in global mental health.

05/18/2025

05/07/2025

Beyond the trans-cis binary: A Healthcare Provider’s Guide to Detransition and Non-Linear Gender Trajectories

This toolkit created by Dr. Jesse Bossé is designed to help healthcare providers better support detransitioners and people with non-linear gender trajectories, particularly in the context of growing misinformation and disinformation surrounding detransition and gender diversity.

https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Committees/HumanRightsSocialJustice/Beyond_the_Trans-Cis_Binary_10-04-2025.pdf

04/24/2025

New online-first in the journal Canadian Psychology:

'It is time for gender-affirming care: Trans+ experiences and perspectives on presurgical mental health assessment prior to transition-related surgery referral'
- Dupasquier, J. R., Malone, R., Reynolds, K., & Westmacott, R. P.

"In the present study, trans and gender-diverse individuals seeking gender-affirming surgeries mostly reported that presurgical mental health assessment was not helpful in their preparation for gender-affirming surgeries or for their mental health/physical recovery after surgery despite provincial/territorial requirements for these assessments. Most participants wanted to access transition-related surgeries as they would other surgeries: discuss the risks and benefits with their family doctor and receive a direct referral to a surgeon. Results suggest that health care system reform and more flexible, affirming, and supportive presurgical processes may be needed."

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-07023-001