The Voice Book for Trans and Non-Binary People: A Practical Guide to Creating and Sustaining Authentic...

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Matthew Mills Gillie Stoneham

The Voice Book for Trans and Non-Binary People

A Practical Guide to Creating and Sustaining Authentic Voice and Communication

Matthew Mills, Gillie Stoneham, Philip Robinson , Matthew Hotchkiss

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
15 May 2017

Gender studies: transsexuals & hermaphroditism; Psychology of gender; Speech & language disorders & therapy

Written by two specialist speech and language therapists, this book explains how voice and communication therapy can help transgender and non-binary people to find their authentic voice. It gives a thorough account of the process, from understanding the vocal mechanism through to assimilating new vocal skills and new vocal identity into everyday situations, and includes exercises to change pitch, resonance and intonation. Each chapter features insider accounts from trans and gender diverse individuals who have explored or are exploring voice and communication related to their gender expression, describing key aspects of their experience of creating and maintaining a voice that feels true to them.

This guide is an essential, comprehensive source for trans and non-binary individuals who are interested in working towards achieving a different, more authentic voice, and will be a valuable resource for speech and language therapists/pathologists, voice coaches and healthcare professionals.

By: Matthew Mills, Gillie Stoneham
Illustrated by: Philip Robinson, Matthew Hotchkiss
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 285g
ISBN: 9781785921285
ISBN 10: 1785921282
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15 May 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface. Trans and Gender Diverse Contributors. Introduction. 1. Let's Start at the Very Beginning. 2. Understanding the Challenge of Change. 3. Understanding the Anatomy and Physiology of Sound. 4. Putting Exercises into Lived Practice. 5. Moving from Exercises into Situations. 6. Supporting Change and Integration of Vocal Identity. 7. The Wider Journey. References.

Matthew Mills is a Lead Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Head of Speech Therapy at the 'Charing Cross' Gender Identity Clinic, London. He is a National Advisor for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists in trans and non-binary voice and communication therapy and isthe President of the British Association of Gender Identity Specialists. He gives training and presents on transgender voice and communication in the UK and at international conferences. Gillie Stoneham is a Senior Lecturer at Plymouth Marjon University and an Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at the 'Charing Cross' Gender Identity Clinic, London. She also runs a consultancy specialising in voice and personal impact coaching. She presents on transgender voice and communication in the UK and at international conferences.

Reviews for The Voice Book for Trans and Non-Binary People: A Practical Guide to Creating and Sustaining Authentic Voice and Communication

Your body can feel like it's betraying you with Gender Dysphoria. Upset by your appearance? Shut your eyes and avoid mirrors. But an incongruous voice? You hear that night and day. So this book is invaluable. The authors show how speech therapy really can move mountains and produce happy confident speakers, at home in their own skin. -- Christine Burns MBE, author and transgender activist This pithy, practical guide is a treasure trove of rare and wonderful gems - particularly the exercises for trans men and non-binary people, often neglected but vulnerable to crippling self-consciousness and even phobia around speaking. Clinicians and clients alike, I unreservedly recommend The Voice Book to anyone looking to feminise, masculinise, neutralise or just explore the potential of voice. -- Dr Stuart Lorimer, Consultant Psychiatrist Changing the gender expression of your voice and communication? This book is essential for your journey. Speech and language therapists will find it equally invaluable. Presented with clarity, sensitivity and optimism - it is enriched by reflections from people who have used this work to find their unique and authentic voice. Enjoy the journey! -- Annie Elias FRCSLT, Consultant Speech and Language Therapist in Voice