This book addresses the challenges faced by transgender teens during adolescence and the changes that this period brings. It provides advice to parents of transgender teens, helping them understand their children's experiences and emotions. It answers common concerns and fears shared by parents and guides them through steps they can take together with their child, such as advice on hormones and surgeries, as well as social transition. Additionally, it examines the recent increase in teens with non-binary identities and references significant legal, social, and medical developments. The author's knowledge is based on professional experience in psychotherapy regarding gender identity. The book also offers resources and suggested further reading to help parents expand their knowledge. Although primarily aimed at parents, it is also useful for anyone working with teens and young adults, as it provides many answers to common questions about gender identity in adolescence.
Manufacturer
- Author
- Irwin Krieger
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- A Guide for Parents
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 112
- Publication Date
- 2018
- Dimensions
- 14x21.4 cm
- Series
- -
- ISBN-13
- 9781785928017
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