Marcus Evans is a retired NHS psychoanalyst and psychotherapist with 40 years of experience, a founding member of the Fitzjohn’s Service, and the co-author of Gender Dysphoria: A Therapeutic Model for Working with Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults.
Marcus Evans explores the challenges young people face in navigating their identities and the pressures of social and psychological influences. He also discusses the affirmation model in mental health, addressing how rigid certainty around identity can limit deeper exploration of individual conflicts and emotions. He emphasizes the importance of understanding unconscious processes, family dynamics, and the need for open dialogue to support young people in developing resilience and self-awareness.
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Intro and Overview: 0:00
About Marcus Evans: 0:39
Problems with Affirmation Model: 1:31
How Family and Emotions Affect Kids: 2:49
Teens, Identity, and Online Influence: 5:10
Challenges for Therapists: 10:01
Stories and Examples: 15:15
Main Lessons and Advice: 20:35
Questions and Answers: 25:03
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