Bibliograph

Type

Label

Transgender children and youth, cultivating pride and joy with families in transition, Elijah C. Nealy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Transgender children and youth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

951070615

Responsibility statement

Elijah C. Nealy

Sub title

cultivating pride and joy with families in transition

Summary

A comprehensive guide to the medical, emotional, and social issues of trans kids. These days, it is practically impossible not to hear about some aspect of transgender life. Whether it is the bathroom issue in North Carolina, trans people in the military, or on television, trans life has become front and center after years of marginalization. And kids are coming out as trans at younger and younger ages, which is a good thing for them. But what written resources are available to parents, teachers, and mental health professionals who need to support these children? Elijah C. Nealy, a therapist and former deputy executive director of New York City's LGBT Community Center, and himself a trans man, has written the first-ever comprehensive guide to understanding, supporting, and welcoming trans kids. Covering everything from family life to school and mental health issues, as well as the physical, social, and emotional aspects of transition, this book is full of best practices to support trans kids

Table Of Contents

Part 1. Foundations for understanding transgender youth : Talking trans: basic terms and vocabulary ; Gender diversity and gender dysphoria ; Trans kids in therapy ; When a young person comes out: disclosure and social transition ; Medical transition ; Transgender adolescents -- Part 2. Trans youth and the world around them : Helping families ; Beyond help to a deeper understanding ; All about school ; Beyond coming out: living a life ; Preparing for college and work -- Part 3. Supporting trans youth ; The mental health professional ; Top 10 life-affirming practices for adults in the lives of trans kids -- Appendix A. Legal issues -- Appendix B. Resources -- Appendix C. Sample mental health letters

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